JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title:
Clinical Research Fellow
Department:
Clinical Cardiology and Imaging Section
Institute:
National Heart and Lung Institute
Job Family:
Clinical Academic
Salary:
£31,838 - £41,564 plus £1,505 London Allowance per
annum
Responsible to:
Professor Martin Cowie
Key Working Relationships:
(Internal)
Members of Clinical Cardiology, other research
unit staff, administrative and support staff
Key Working Relationships:
(External)
Clinical, research and support staff at
Royal Brompton Hospital (Clinical Cardiology and Sleep and
Ventilation Unit), collaborators and suppliers
Location:
Royal Brompton Campus
Contract:
Full-time and fixed-term for two years in the first instance
The Purpose of the Post
As Clinical Research Fellow, you will undertake research projects and training in heart failure and
sleep disordered breathing.
The key research project will relate to mapping the pathway of care for cardiac patients with sleep
disordered breathing, identifying barriers and interface issues, and potential strategies to overcome
these. You will collect original data, and also analyse data previously collected. The work will most
likely involve both quantitative and qualitative methodologies, and will require travel to other NHS
centres to collect data. In addition, you will assist in the follow up of a small number of patients in
an international multi-centre randomised controlled trial of adaptive servo-ventilation:The SERVEHF study.
This post is funded by a Fellowship from ResMed Inc.
You will be responsible for the daily running of the research projects at the Royal Brompton
Hospital, with support from a full-time Research Nurse. Other smaller projects will also be
undertaken in this clinical topic to facilitate registration for a higher degree, namely an MD (Res).
Key Responsibilities
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To manage and conduct all aspects of the research projects set out in clinical study
protocols
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To assist in development of research protocols, ethics applications and necessary Imperial
College and NHS approvals
To ensure clinical studies are conducted to relevant international governance standards
To develop aims and objectives for a higher degree, to register and successfully complete
To record, analyse and communicate scientific data together with a clear interpretation of
results
To write scientific papers communicating the results of the work, and to present at scientific
meetings nationally and internationally, where appropriate
To participate in clinical service of the department if required (limited to 1 regular session
per week)
To contribute to teaching on ad-hoc basis externally and internally
To develop relevant research and clinical skills
To join multidisciplinary meetings and participate in clinical governance activities and audit
To participate in departmental managerial activities as required
Other
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You will be appointed to an honorary contract with the Royal Brompton Hospital
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.
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PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications:
Essential
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MB BS or equivalent, preferably with intercalated BSc
MRCP
Knowledge and Experience:
Essential
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Clinical cardiology experience at least at SHO level
At least basic knowledge of general research techniques
At least basic knowledge of cardiac and respiratory physiology
Skills & Abilities:
Essential
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Ability to exercise initiative and be self-motivated
Ability to work constructively and effectively within a team
Ability to collaborate and relate with others
Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to deal with a wide range of people
Excellent presentation skills
Excellent written communication skills and the ability to write clearly and succinctly for
publication
Competency in computer skills including producing and using spreadsheets and Word
documents
Ability to produce and analyses statistics
Good time-management skills
Other:
Essential
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Willingness and ability to work unsociable hours, as the research project demands a small
amount of night work (generally less than 1 night per week)