Clinical Research Associate in Organ Donation and Transplantation

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

The role
You will work within the NIHR Blood and Transplant Research Unit: Organ Donation and Transplantation (BTRU ODT) at Newcastle University and the Department of Hepatobiliary (HPB) Surgery at the Freeman Hospital to support and conduct clinical trials and participate in specialised clinical and diagnostic activities. The BTRU ODT and Freeman Hospital have a long tradition of excellence in research, and management of abdominal solid organ transplantation. The role will provide you with an opportunity to gain experience in organ assessment, organ perfusion, transplant surgery and clinical research.

You will play a key role in the conduct of national, multicentre assessment of OrQA (Organ Quality Assessment), a digital decision-making support tool for point of donation organ assessment. You will act as sub-investigator, assisting the chief investigator to deliver the critical OrQA-UK trial in the development of a game changing tool.

You will have the opportunity to learn about clinical trial design, outcome measures, regulatory requirements and ethical issues in conducting clinical research in organ quality assessment and organ perfusion. You will also develop knowledge and competence to conduct GCP compliant clinical research. In addition, you will be able to gain exposure to state-of-the-art techniques for abdominal organ transplants as well as updated management of these cohort of patients.

This post is fixed-term until 1st August 2027.

For informal enquiries contact: Prof Colin Wilson (colin.wilson6@nhs.net).

Find out more about the Faculty of Medical Sciences here: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/.

Find out more about our Research Institutes here: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/research/institutes/.

As part of our commitment to career development for research colleagues, the University has developed 3 levels of research role profiles. These profiles set out firstly the generic competences and responsibilities expected of role holders at each level and secondly the general qualifications and experiences needed for entry at a particular level.

Please note that if you are successful to this role, you will require medical clearance and a Research Passport before you can commence in the role.

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