Clinical Doctoral Fellow (Nursing) – Gastroenterology: the development and delivery of specialist MDT service for people with IBD and those undergoing investigation (ref PhD-2018CDFYFT)

Please note- there are two parts to this PhD application, both parts must be completed by every applicant

NHS jobs for the 3 days clinical band 6 role
York University website PhD registration for the 2 days PhD
The post is full time and must include both parts of role; they are not available on their own.
Project description
The Clinical Doctoral Fellowship (CDF) post is an integrated clinical-research post that combines clinical practice as an Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) nurse specialist with research training and registration for a PhD in the Department of Health Sciences at the University of York (DoHS, UoY). The PhD will focus on research investigations in the field of gastroenterology which are also pertinent to nursing and that meets the University’s requirements for a PhD.

This Clinical Doctoral Fellowship (CDF) will be part of a cutting edge and ground-breaking collaboration between the universities and NHS trusts in the Yorkshire and Humber region called CARDINAL (Clinical Doctoral Nurses and Allied Health Professionals) aimed at research capacity building. CARDINAL is a collaborative doctoral research network for nurses, midwives and AHPs comprises of Yorkshire NHS Trusts and Universities that coordinated by the NIHR CLAHRC, and each Clinical Doctoral Fellow will join a cohort of other practitioners undertaking a fellowship throughout the region.

In addition to Departmental, Faculty and University research training opportunities, CARDINAL will create an additional vibrant learning and support environment for the group of CDFs and their clinical and academic supervisors. It will provide additional mentorship for the CDF and an evidence-based training programme shaped around the fellows’ needs to support the development of a clinical research career. This is a unique and exciting opportunity for practitioners with an ambition to influence patient care through applied research practice.
Clinical element of role (Band 6) – apply via NHS Jobs
The post holder is responsible for the management of a defined caseload and will have an active role in the development and delivery of specialist MDT service for people with IBD and those undergoing investigation. They will provide a link in the care of people with IBD between hospital and community. They will develop specialist knowledge of both people with IBD, their carers and health care professionals about the management of IBD and the symptoms associated with it. They will have an active role in facilitating the patient clinical pathway for people with IBD. They will have a supporting role in the coordination and management of IBD patients within the gastroenterology team, and they will have a defined role with nurse-led clinics delivering nurse-led care.
PhD registration
To apply for the PhD, click the button below.

Appointment to the CDF role will involve selection of the candidate as a PhD student in the Department of Health Sciences at the University of York.

Further information about the application process is given below and via the link.
The Award
The PhD studentship is open to UK/EU citizens on a part-time basis. The studentship provides a tax free stipend per annum for UK/EU citizens of £5000 per annum over a 5 year period , plus tuition fees at the UK/EU rate will be waived.

The post will be worked flexibly with the applicant to reconcile the needs of the project, PhD progression and clinical service needs with the support of the academic and clinical supervisory team However, it is anticipated that the post will be three days a week in the clinical post (band 6) and 2 days a week based at the University of York over 5 years.
Essential Requirements
Registered Nurse/ Midwife or AHP Applicants with equivalent relevant clinical experience will normally need to hold, or expect to gain, at least an upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in a health or science related subject.

Applicants are required to submit a short research proposal (max 1000 words) outlining their ideas for their project design. Applicants will not be considered if a proposal is not submitted.

For students whose first language is not English there is a minimum requirement of an IELTS score of at least 6.5 in each component of the test and an overall score of at least 7.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the supervisors to discuss proposal ideas before applying (contact details under Informal Enquiries below).

Informal enquiries
We welcome potential applicants to contact us to discuss the PhD. Please contact either:

Martin Veysey

Professor of Gastroenterology, Honorary Consultant Gastroenterologist

Tel: 01904 321751

Mobile: 07711 867758

Email: [Email Address Removed]

or

Steven Ersser

Professor in Clinical Nursing Research

Department of Health Sciences, University of York,

Email: [Email Address Removed]

Tel: +44 (0)1904 321635

If you have any queries related to the application process please contact [Email Address Removed]. Or telephone (0)1904 322142.