Clinical Research Fellow

Imperial College London

Aug 5

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Junior (1-2 years)
London

Requirements

Applicants must be a qualified medical doctor with valid GMC registration and have completed UK foundation training (or equivalent)
Knowledge of good clinical practice and proven clinical or management experience is desirable
Have the ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team
Candidates should be highly motivated, proactive, and ambitious
Applicants should possess effective organisational and communication skills
Applicants should possess effective IT skills including MS office and data basing
Experience with computer programming for biomedical statistics (e.g. Python, R)/web design/app design/graphic design is desirable but not mandatory
Experience in clinical research including data collection, curation, literature review, manuscript writing and presentation are highly desirable
Previous experience managing heart failure patients (acutely and/or in the community) is highly desirable
Previous experience managing general medical/general cardiology patients is highly desirable

Responsibilities

Identifying and screening potential participants.
Conducting enrolment consultations including measuring blood pressure, heart rate, 12 lead ECG etc.
Attending the weekly heart failure multi-disciplinary team meeting.
Helping patients download and set up the study app on a smart-device.
Retrieving data from the app server and managing the study database.
Filling in data gaps by telephoning patients to get their daily symptom data.
Staffing a telephone line for study queries from participants.
General study administration including liaising with the drug/placebo provider, joint research office and other stakeholders.
Attending meetings and complying with governance.
Performing and reporting periodic study audit.
Supporting manuscript preparation and presentation.
Fielding telephone calls, emails, and other communications from patient/carers about general medical issues, with appropriate triage, clinician decision-making, and escalation as needed.
Gaining extensive experience in managing chronic heart failure, with the research participants constituting your own list of outpatients, with supervision from the study leads.
Joining the Imperial staff bank and signing up for a wide range of readily available locum shifts both within and outside Cardiology to supplement clinical experience and income.
Observing practice at a busy tertiary Cardiology/cardiothoracic service at a teaching hospital.
Mapping experiences to relevant curriculum competences with workplace-based assessments and/or applications for specialist training programmes (including academic clinical fellowships).

FAQs

What is the reference number for this job position?

The reference number for this job position is MED04761.

What is the annual salary for the Clinical Research Fellow position?

The annual salary for the Clinical Research Fellow position is £43,923 per annum.

Where is the position located?

The position is located at the Hammersmith Campus and operates in a hybrid format.

What is the contract type for this position?

The contract type for this position is full-time and fixed-term.

What is the closing date for applications?

The closing date for applications is 15-Aug-2024.

What does the study focus on?

The study focuses on investigating beta-blocker symptoms in heart failure to inform patients’ decision-making and improve patient care.

What qualifications are required for applicants?

Applicants must be a qualified medical doctor with valid GMC registration and have completed UK foundation training (or equivalent).

Is previous experience in clinical research desired for this position?

Yes, experience in clinical research including data collection, curation, literature review, manuscript writing, and presentation is highly desirable.

What kind of training will the successful candidate receive?

The successful candidate will receive training to perform study-related activities and gain extensive experience in managing chronic heart failure under supervision from the study leads.

Can candidates work part-time for this position?

Yes, the position is flexible with a work pattern ranging from 0.5 to 1.0 WTE.

Will there be opportunities for professional development?

Yes, there will be opportunities for personal mentorship and professional development activities related to clinical and research work.

Who do I contact for more information about the role?

For more information about the role, you can contact Dr. Graham Cole at graham.cole3@nhs.net or Dr. Sameer Zaman at sameer.zaman1@nhs.net.

Are there benefits associated with this position?

Yes, the position offers a sector-leading salary, remuneration package, and 39 days off a year.

What kind of experience is desirable related to managing patients?

Previous experience managing heart failure patients and general medical/general cardiology patients is highly desirable.

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