Job summary
This post will be based at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital where the Clinical Research Fellow will undertake their clinical work and research.
The post is suitable for individuals wishing to gain some experience in research in a one-year post or for those wishing to pursue a higher research degree. Role would beginfor a September 2022 start
This full time post is for a fixed-term of 12 months renewable depending on academic and clinical progress.
The postholder will hold an honorary contract with ImperialCollege London.
there is a choice of several potential research projects, and we encourage interested candidates to explore potential projects prior to interview.
Main duties of the job
Research
The appointed Clinical Research Fellow will join the clinical and research at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital (CWH) campus of Imperial College London. The Neonatal Medicine Research Group is a multi-professional group of some 20 staff and students and includes Professor Neena Modi, Dr Sabita Uthaya (Clinical Senior Lecturer), Dr Chris Gale (MRCClinician Scientist and Reader), Dr Cheryl Battersby (NIHR Clinician Scientist and Senior Lecturer), 11 NHS consultants, research nurses, post-doctoral research associates, statisticians and data analysts.
The research programme focuses on a life course approach and encompasses body composition, multi-centre clinical trials and population based epidemiology.
ClinicalThe clinical portion of the post will be undertaken at CWH neonatal unit with some degree of flexibility to align with research commitments.
CWH is one of two tertiary neonatal intensive care units in the North West London Neonatal Operational Delivery Network (NWLODN) and is the designated unit for neonatal surgery.It is a busy unit with over 6,000 births a year, and has 37 cots comprising 12 ITU, 9 HDU and 16 SCBU commissioned cots.
This is set to increase to 42 cots, with an additional 2 ITU and 3HDU cots, in line with HDU demands, with the complete redesign and expansion of the unit; due for completion in May 2021. The unit currently looks after approximately 800 babies a year.
About us
We provide services from two main hospitals, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, and a number of clinics across London and the South-East. We have over 6,000 members of staff that are PROUD to Care for nearly one million people. Both hospitals provide full clinical services, including full maternity, emergency and childrens, in addition to a range of community-based services across London, such as award-winning sexual health and HIV clinics. Were one of the best preforming Trusts in the country. Were also one of the top trusts to work for our staff say theyre engaged, motivated, and would recommend us as a place to work and receive treatment. Our Trust has been rated by the Care Quality Commission as Good in all five of the main domains of safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led, giving an us overall rating of Good. Weve also been awarded an Outstanding rating for use of resources by an NHS Improvement inspection. Our facilities are some of the best in the country. We have been investing around £10 million a year in our estate. We are currently spending £25 million on expanding our adult and neonatal critical care facilities at Chelsea and Westminster and redevelopment of our childrens unit at West Middlesex in partnership with our charity, CW+ and generous donors.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role of the Clinical Research Fellow:
-The post holder will contribute to the neonatal middle grade rota-To develop and lead research within the scope of the Neonatal Research Group-The postholder will hold an honorary contract with Imperial College and encouraged to pursue a higher degree
Key ResponsibilitiesAcademicThe post-holder will be required to undertake a leading role in a research project as supported by a nominated academic supervisor.
The postholder will be encouraged and supported to undertake a higher research degree according to their area of research interest in alignmentwith the strengths of the neonatal research group, and agreed with academic supervisors.
Research training will be available.The post-holder will be expected to:- Publish high quality research in peer reviewed journals-Attend and present work at national and international conferences- Collaborate with other research organisations, both academic and commercial-Attend and contribute to educational, journal club, research programme within the department- Undertake any training and/or development required- Promote team working and good professional relationshipsClinical and professional responsibilities-To maintain clinical expertise in neonatal/ paediatric research including professionalregistration and up to date certification in Good Clinical Practice- To observe the confidentiality of patient data at all times in accordance with the GeneralData Protection Regulation and Information Governance requirements.- To provide ongoing information, education and support to infants, parents, carers andfamilies regarding clinical studies-To work as part of the broader research and multidisciplinary team- To adhere to all Trust clinical guidelines for the management of babies as appropriate- To be responsible for efficient management of own time and workload.-Participation in the neonatal rota may also available; additional clinical work may also be on an internal locum basis as required.
Administration-To ensure that any clinical study records are diligently and accurately maintained-To access the computer network as required retrieving and inputting relevant information into electronic patient case report formsPersonal, education, training and development-To maintain up to date Good Clinical Practice certification- To keep up to date with current and potential research and information relevant to the care of patients in the clinical areasTo undertake individual performance review including formal research supervision-To contribute to the research meetings and discussions regarding research, training and education.- To continue your own professional development, keeping updated with current practice and maintaining a professional portfolio
Staff management and development- To act as a resource and role model to less experienced staff, clinical research nurses, andother members of the research team- To facilitate and maintain effective communication within the research team- To plan and carry out research in accordance with the project aims-To generate and display the results and interpret their physical implications- To write progress reports and prepare results for publication and dissemination via presentations and peer-reviewed journals-To present research findings to colleagues and at conferences- To maintain accurate and complete records of all findings- To liaise, as appropriate, with industrial partners- To develop contacts and research collaborations within the Department/Division/Faculty and wider academic community in order to further the project aims- The post-holder may also be asked to carry out teaching duties or to collaborate in other departmental research projects
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role of the Clinical Research Fellow:
-The post holder will contribute to the neonatal middle grade rota-To develop and lead research within the scope of the Neonatal Research Group-The postholder will hold an honorary contract with Imperial College and encouraged to pursue a higher degree
Key ResponsibilitiesAcademicThe post-holder will be required to undertake a leading role in a research project as supported by a nominated academic supervisor.
The postholder will be encouraged and supported to undertake a higher research degree according to their area of research interest in alignmentwith the strengths of the neonatal research group, and agreed with academic supervisors.
Research training will be available.The post-holder will be expected to:- Publish high quality research in peer reviewed journals-Attend and present work at national and international conferences- Collaborate with other research organisations, both academic and commercial-Attend and contribute to educational, journal club, research programme within the department- Undertake any training and/or development required- Promote team working and good professional relationshipsClinical and professional responsibilities-To maintain clinical expertise in neonatal/ paediatric research including professionalregistration and up to date certification in Good Clinical Practice- To observe the confidentiality of patient data at all times in accordance with the GeneralData Protection Regulation and Information Governance requirements.- To provide ongoing information, education and support to infants, parents, carers andfamilies regarding clinical studies-To work as part of the broader research and multidisciplinary team- To adhere to all Trust clinical guidelines for the management of babies as appropriate- To be responsible for efficient management of own time and workload.-Participation in the neonatal rota may also available; additional clinical work may also be on an internal locum basis as required.
Administration-To ensure that any clinical study records are diligently and accurately maintained-To access the computer network as required retrieving and inputting relevant information into electronic patient case report formsPersonal, education, training and development-To maintain up to date Good Clinical Practice certification- To keep up to date with current and potential research and information relevant to the care of patients in the clinical areasTo undertake individual performance review including formal research supervision-To contribute to the research meetings and discussions regarding research, training and education.- To continue your own professional development, keeping updated with current practice and maintaining a professional portfolio
Staff management and development- To act as a resource and role model to less experienced staff, clinical research nurses, andother members of the research team- To facilitate and maintain effective communication within the research team- To plan and carry out research in accordance with the project aims-To generate and display the results and interpret their physical implications- To write progress reports and prepare results for publication and dissemination via presentations and peer-reviewed journals-To present research findings to colleagues and at conferences- To maintain accurate and complete records of all findings- To liaise, as appropriate, with industrial partners- To develop contacts and research collaborations within the Department/Division/Faculty and wider academic community in order to further the project aims- The post-holder may also be asked to carry out teaching duties or to collaborate in other departmental research projects
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in medicine
- Medical qualification with registration at the General Medical Council
- Membership of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, or equivalent experience
- Neonatal Life Support (NLS) qualification
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in neonatal intubation and resuscitation
- Experience working in a tertiary neonatal unit
Desirable
- Intercalated research degree
- Experience working in a tertiary neonatal unit
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Competence in key neonatal procedures e.g. iv cannulation in preterm babies, cranial ultrasound scan
- Excellent organisational skills with demonstrable ability to work to targets
- Computer literate, practical knowledge of all Microsoft Office packages
- Good relationships and communication with patients
- Good working relationships with colleagues
- Good written and oral communication skills
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements , e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
- Evidence of active participation in audit and/or risk management
Personal
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Empathetic
- Supportive of junior colleagues
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in medicine
- Medical qualification with registration at the General Medical Council
- Membership of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, or equivalent experience
- Neonatal Life Support (NLS) qualification
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in neonatal intubation and resuscitation
- Experience working in a tertiary neonatal unit
Desirable
- Intercalated research degree
- Experience working in a tertiary neonatal unit
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Competence in key neonatal procedures e.g. iv cannulation in preterm babies, cranial ultrasound scan
- Excellent organisational skills with demonstrable ability to work to targets
- Computer literate, practical knowledge of all Microsoft Office packages
- Good relationships and communication with patients
- Good working relationships with colleagues
- Good written and oral communication skills
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements , e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
- Evidence of active participation in audit and/or risk management
Personal
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Empathetic
- Supportive of junior colleagues
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
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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).