IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title:
Section:
Division:
Department:
Clinical Research Fellow
Paediatrics
Infectious Diseases
Medicine
Job Family:
Salary Range:
Clinical Academic
£31,523 - £55,754 per annum plus £1,505 London Weighting
Allowance per annum
Responsible to: Dr Enitan Ogundipe
Key working relationships: Mr Mark Johnson, Professor in Obstetric Medicine
Chelsea & Westminster Hospital
Professor Michael Crawford, Brain Nutrition and Lipid
Biochemistry, Academic Department of Obstetric Medicine,
Chelsea & Westminster Hospital
Academic, Clinical, Laboratory and Imaging staff based at the
Hammersmith Hospital, Chelsea & Westminster Hospital and
Guys & St Thomas’s Neuroimaging Centre for the Developing
Brain
Location: Chelsea and Westminster Campus
Contract: Full-time, fixed-term until 1 April 2014
Purpose of the Post:
This post is funded to undertake research into the effect of maternal fish oil supplementation in high risk pregnancies and t he effect on their infants’ brain MRI and neuro-behaviour using advanced Magnetic Resonance (MR) imaging techniques.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The post holder will join a multidisciplinary academic group at Imperial College London in a study that will involve undertaking neurodevelopmental assessments on the babies born to the study participants, liaison with the neonatal neuroimaging research fellow who is using a state of the art 3.0T MR Scanner newly installed within the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at
Hammersmith and Queen Charlottes Hos pital and St Thomas’s Hospital.
A second key responsibility will involve data entry and analysis of the psycho-behavioural assessment information already collected on the mothers in the study.
This post-holder would be expected to work towards a MD degree.

An understanding and proficiency in use of infant neurodevelopmental assessment tools will be desirable but training may also be offered. An analytical mind is desirable. Training in advanced statistical methods will be offered.
The successful applicant will be experienced in clinical neonatal medicine, be intellectually curious and enjoy participating in a busy neonatal research programme. The post-holder will also participate, in accordance with their personal career and research objectives, in the clinical teaching programme and the many academic training opportunities offered through
Imperial College.
Key Responsibilities:
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To ensure that the follow up protocol schedule for the study infants is adhered to, e.g. the clinical assessments at outpatient visits and MRI scans.
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The arrange the MRI Brain scans of babies recruited into the study and accompany babies for the scans and ensure study subjects attend on schedule in liaison with the project administrator.
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To acquire and/or consolidate research skills to enable the collation of data and interpretation.
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To be able to competently resuscitate a baby in the event of an emergency during the study e.g. during a scan or outpatient visit.
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To be able to interpret correlations between clinical developmental function and MRI brain findings in the study infants.
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To attend meetings with supervisor at regular weekly intervals
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To attend a GCP course and other appropriate research affiliated training required.
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To ensure research and clinical targets are met.
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To be familiar with, and to comply with the requirements of good clinical and research governance
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To participate in the teaching and training activities of the Department at request of main supervisor.
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To register for a MD degree
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To arrange any clinical revalidation requirement with main supervisor
As this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, a satisfactory
(standard/enhanced/enhanced for regulated activity) Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required for the successful candidate. Further information about the DBS disclosure process can be found at http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs/ or by telephoning 0870 90 90 811 . You may also wish to view the College’s policy statements on the Recruitment and Employment of Ex-Offenders and the Secure Storage, Use, Retention
& Disposal of Disclosures and Disclosure Information .

To observe and comply with all College policies and regulations, including the key policies and procedures on Confidentiality, Conflict of Interest, Data Protection, Equal
Opportunities, Financial Regulations, Health and Safety, Imperial Expectations (for new leaders, managers and supervisors), Information Technology, Private
Engagements and Register of Interests, and Smoking.
To undertake specific safety responsibilities relevant to individual roles, as set out on the College Website Health and Safety Structure and Responsibilities page
(http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/safety/policies/organisationandarrangements).
Job descriptions cannot be exhaustive and the post-holder may be required to undertake other duties, which are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities.
Imperial College is committed to equality of opportunity and to eliminating discrimination. All employees are expected to adhere to the principles set out in its
Equal Opportunities in Employment Policy, Promoting Race Equality Policy and all
other relevant guidance/practice frameworks.

Person Specification
Imperial Expectations
These are the 7 principles that Imperial leaders, managers and supervisors are expected to follow:
1) Champion a positive approach to change and opportunity
2) Communicate regularly and effectively within, and across, teams
3) Consider the thoughts and expectations of others
4) Deliver positive outcomes
5) Encourage inclusive participation and eliminate discrimination
6) Support and develop staff to optimise talent
7) Work in a planned and managed way
Education and Qualifications
Essential
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Medically qualified
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Full registration with the General Medical Council
Desirable
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Aims to specialise in neonatal paediatrics
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MRCPCH or equivalent
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Other degree e.g. BSc or MSc
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
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Recent demonstrable NICU experience as a Speciality Training Doctors in a Level II or III neonatal unit
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Previous participation in audit or a research project
Desirable
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Publication in peer reviewed journal
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Prior experience in MRI and computational analysis of imaged
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Knowledge of statistical methods and data handling
Skills and Abilities
Essential
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Able to effectively resuscitate and direct the management of emergencies in a neonatal setting in a calm and controlled manner
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Ability to work within a clinical environment, communicating enthusiasm and interest to medical and radiography colleagues
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Good verbal and written skills
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Able to work on own initiative
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Good time management skills
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills

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Computer literate, practical knowledge of all Microsoft Office packages
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Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships at all levels
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Excellent organisation skills
Desirable
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Use of power-point for presentation and teaching aids
Other
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Enthusiastic
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Know own limits and seek help at appropriate times
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Support of Speciality Training Doctors (ST1 -3) and nursing staff
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Loyalty to the project
Application Guidance
Please read the person specification carefully and describe, as part of your application, how much you feel you meet each of the criteria. If you need more space, please attach additional sheets to the application form.
The recruitment monitoring section of your application will be detached and will be used only for monitoring and audit purposes as a basis for supporting our commitment to Equal
Opportunities.
An application form and full CV quoting reference number HM2013009 should be sent, online via the Imperial College iRecruitment website.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted as soon as possible after the closing date.
Thank you for your interest in this post. We look forward to receiving your application.