Imperial College London
Job Description
Job Title:
Clinical Research Fellow
Section:
Infectious Diseases
Division:
Infectious Diseases
Department:
Medicine
Job Family:
Clinical Academic Scale
Salary Range:
£31,838 - £56,312 per annum plus £1,505 London
Allowance per annum
Responsible to:
Sarah Fidler
Location:
St Mary's Campus
Contract:
Full time, fixed term for one year
Summary of the Post
This post is based in the Infectious Diseases Section of the Department of Medicine,
based at the St Mary's Campus of Imperial College London. There will be at least four
clinical sessions at the clinical trials unit, St Mary's Hospital, leaving up to six sessions
for research, teaching and administration and audit for Imperial College. You will be
clinically responsible for the out-patient medical care of patients or volunteers on clinical
trials as required.
You will work under the clinical supervision of Dr Sarah Fidler and also closely with the
research nurses and the Medical Research Council Clinical Trials Unit, and Clinical
Research Organisations.
You will be given an Honorary Clinical Contract with the Imperial College Healthcare
NHS Trust and office accommodation within the academic department. Secretarial
support will be provided from within the Section.
Background
The Department of Medicine is sub-divided into Divisions. Clinical research and teaching
is based at several hospitals within West London. There is a rapidly expanding portfolio
of clinical research at the HIV clinical trials unit based at the St Mary’s campus of
Imperial College Healthcare NHS trust. Imperial College has an extensive programme of
postgraduate teaching and training that will be available to the Clinical Research Fellow.
It is envisioned that the successful candidate will enrol into a research MD programme.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Research
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To have a good knowledge of HIV prevention strategies including vaccines and
microbicides
To provide screening and follow up medical care and documentation and accurate
completion of study CRFs in accordance with clinical trial study protocols and
provide medical care in accordance with GCP
To ensure up to date training in current GCP practices
To be responsible for the a set of studies in our HIV prevention program including
Phase I HIV vaccine trials in healthy volunteers
To take initiatives in planning and conducting a research project and ensuring the
timely execution of such research
To identify and develop suitable techniques and apparatus for the collection and
analysis of data
To ensure the validity and reliability of data at all times including maintaining
accurate and complete records of all findings.
To present findings to colleagues at internal and external meetings (travelling
within the UK and abroad when necessary)
To draft publications for submission to refereed journals
To contribute to the drafting of grant applications
To ensure appropriate consent for research is obtained from the relevant patients
To assist and help supervise post-graduate students and visiting worker
To promote the reputation of Imperial College
Clinical responsibilities
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The post holder may hold an honorary contract with the Imperial College
Healthcare NHS Trust and may be expected to undertake clinical duties
appropriate to their level of experience and expertise
Clinical management of participants in HIV clinical trials (both HIV infected
subjects and healthy control subjects)
To be completely conversant with all aspects of the medical management of HIV
infection and opportunist infections as a consequence of immunosuppression and
complications of ART
To attend medical emergencies as necessary - Cardiac Arrest, Resuscitation
To act as medical support to nursing staff
To prescribe medication for outpatients
Clerking of patients and maintenance of accurate and up-to-date medical records
and completion of study CRFs
Complete examination of all study participants under the direction of the
Consultants
Ensuring that the Consultants are kept well informed of their patients' conditions
Maintain good communications with nursing and paramedical staff on all aspects
of patient care
To manage emergency referrals at the request of the patients or Consultant,
including both in-patient and outpatient services
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To provide a phlebotomy service in the absence of the phlebotomist or study nurse
To organise and take part in teaching sessions and clinical meetings
To develop links with the clinical services to enhance enrolment and recruitment
into clinical trials within the department
To provide cross-cover of medical colleagues working within the clinical trials unit
on other studies in their absence
Other Duties
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To undertake appropriate administration tasks
To attend CSC research meetings and seminars
To undertake any necessary training and/or development
Any other duties commensurate with the grade of the post as directed by the PIs
The post holder will be expected to contribute to the intellectual activities of the
Department and to keep up to date with scientific advances in the field
You may be eligible to register for a higher degree, and must comply with Good Clinic
Practice and all laboratory regulation and safety protocols
You will hold an honorary clinical contract with the Imperial College Healthcare NHS
Trust and will be expected to take clinical responsibilities appropriate to their level of
experience and expertise.
Please note that as this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974,
a satisfactory enhanced 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
Applicants are required to demonstrate that they possess the following attributes:
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
 A good medical degree (MBBS)
 Clinically qualified
 Hold (or be eligible for) full registration with the General Medical Council in the
UK
 Membership of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
 Proven experience of clinical management of HIV infection and AIDS
Desirable
 Knowledge of HIV and antiretroviral therapy
 Experience of teaching and an interest in providing further medical education of
students attached to the HIV unit
Skills and Abilities
Essential
 Ability to exercise initiative and work independently
 Ability to provide accurate and appropriate medical care for HIV infected
patients
 Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, and on a one-to-one basis
 Excellent organisational skills
 Ability to communicate with a wide range of people at varied levels
 Ability to prioritise a varied workload and work under pressure to meet deadlines
while maintaining a high level of accuracy
 Basic computer skills
 Ability and willingness to work flexibly as demanded by a changing environment
Personal Attributes
Essential
 Friendly, positive disposition and a professional and diplomatic approach to work
 Willingness to hold an honorary contract with appropriate NHS Trust
 Willingness to undertake any necessary training for the role
 Willingness to travel to different locations for work as needed
 An open, flexible and positive approach to working in a constantly changing
environment
 Discipline and regard for confidentiality and security at all times
 A commitment to a period of clinical and laboratory research
Desirable
 Willingness and desire to undertake further academic studies and contribute to
the academic activity of the department
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 HM2013191 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.