Job summary
The aim of this post is to support ongoing research in the interventional cardiology department focusing on regenerative medicine and interventional research, with a view to submitting an MD (Res)/PhD.
Barts Heart Centre is home to the merged cardiac units which were previously based at The London Chest Hospital, St. Bartholomew's Hospital and The Heart Hospital. It is the heart attack centre for the region and also provides invasive and interventional cardiology services, structural cardiology, specialist cardiac imaging, electrophysiology services including device implants and ablation therapy for arrhythmia, grown up congenital heart disease, heart muscle disease and heart failure services. These posts therefore provide exposure to a wide variety of cardiology and medical conditions.
Main duties of the job
This role would suit a well organised person who has a desire to undertake a period of research training as part of their clinical training, ideally in the fields of cardiology or cardiac critical care. Some prior experience in research through an intercalated BSc or similar would be beneficial, as would experience / expertise in data management. Crucially the role requires an applicant who can communicate with a wide range of people and who can work independently.
The main responsibilities in addition to the MD (Res)/PhD is to support the cardiac intervention research activities.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To develop aimsand objectives for a higher degree, to register and successfully complete either an MD (Res) or PhD
To obtain fundingand ethical approval as required
To assist and contribute to the running and recruitment to the portfolio of departmental research studies
To record, analyse and communicate scientific data together with a clearinterpretation of results
To write scientific papers communicating the results of the work, and topresent at scientific meetings
To participate inthe out-of-hours clinical service of the department as required
To developrelevant research and clinical skills
To budget andkeep records of expenditure on laboratory consumables
Job description
Job responsibilities
To develop aimsand objectives for a higher degree, to register and successfully complete either an MD (Res) or PhD
To obtain fundingand ethical approval as required
To assist and contribute to the running and recruitment to the portfolio of departmental research studies
To record, analyse and communicate scientific data together with a clearinterpretation of results
To write scientific papers communicating the results of the work, and topresent at scientific meetings
To participate inthe out-of-hours clinical service of the department as required
To developrelevant research and clinical skills
To budget andkeep records of expenditure on laboratory consumables
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- The applicant must have achieved a primary medical qualification as recognised by the General Medical Council (GMC) and have current Full Registration with the GMC.
- MRCP (or Equivalent)
Desirable
- Intercalated BSc or MSc
- Good Clinical Practice training
- Knowledge of general research techniques
- Experience of statistical analyses
Experience
Essential
- ST level training in cardiology
Desirable
- Experience in successfully conducting own projects
- Using informatics and data
Skills
Essential
- Excellent presentation skills
- Ability to exercise initiative
- Ability to work constructively and effectively within a small team
- Ability to collaborate and relate with others
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Able to competently use appropriate software eg. Excel, Stata and coding languages, to support the analysis of data, present high-quality information ie. SQL, R or Python
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- The applicant must have achieved a primary medical qualification as recognised by the General Medical Council (GMC) and have current Full Registration with the GMC.
- MRCP (or Equivalent)
Desirable
- Intercalated BSc or MSc
- Good Clinical Practice training
- Knowledge of general research techniques
- Experience of statistical analyses
Experience
Essential
- ST level training in cardiology
Desirable
- Experience in successfully conducting own projects
- Using informatics and data
Skills
Essential
- Excellent presentation skills
- Ability to exercise initiative
- Ability to work constructively and effectively within a small team
- Ability to collaborate and relate with others
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Able to competently use appropriate software eg. Excel, Stata and coding languages, to support the analysis of data, present high-quality information ie. SQL, R or Python
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
