Clinical Research Fellow (Cardiology)

Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Research Fellow in Cardiology.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work with the research team as a Clinical Research Fellow, primarily based in Cardiology. Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Research Fellow in Cardiology based at the Royal Cornwall Hospital. These jobs are primarily based in a dynamic acute cardiology unit and are suitable for those interested in a career in cardiology or seeking to work at specialty doctor level. The primary purpose of the position is to increase the research profile across the specialty. These posts provide excellent training and experience in all aspects of general and subspeciality cardiology, although they do not carry a national training number.

This post will involve supporting the local Principal Investigators and their delivery teams with the running of NIHR (National Institute of Health & Care Research) hosted and sponsored commercial and non-commercial studies. The post will involve supporting principal investigators in their clinical duties such as clinical examinations, reviewing bloods and undertaking any other clinical procedure required. Working with the wider R&D team under the direction of the R&D Director, Head of R&D & Lead Research Nurse, as required, will form part of the role.

Main duties of the job

We have a dedicated research team. The department successfully recruit high volume of patients into an appropriate mix of multi centre commercial, portfolio and investigator initiated studies across a spectrum of cardiovascular disorders. There are two Cardiac Physiologists doing PhD projects already.

• Supporting the coordination, management and delivery of clinical trials and studies according to protocols
• Supporting the Principal Investigator and/of the Department Research Lead in submitting applications of NHS, Regulatory, Ethics and Governance permission to conduct Clinical Trials within the Trust
• Identifying, screening and assessing the suitability of local patient to take part in research, according to specified inclusion/exclusion criteria. Ensuring trial specific investigations and sampling are undertaken as per the Protocol to establish eligibility and to ensure safe entry into trials. Providing specialist information to patient about taking part in clinical trials, including the risks and benefits of participation in specific protocols. Initiating and facilitating the process of gaining their informed consent.
• Acting as primary contact for participants and to be a source of information for these patients and their relatives and for the local clinical teams, with respect to trial activities.
• Liaising with other clinical departments, support departments and external organisations to ensure the successful delivery of trials.

About us

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.

Job responsibilities

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• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Work health assessments
• Criminal record check standards
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Person Specification Qualifications/Special training

• Full GMC registration with a Licence to Practice
• Membership of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent qualification
• Cardiology experience (echo/ imaging/ devices/intervention)

Research & Personal Requirements

• Committed to a clinical career in cardiology
• Problem solving skills, lateral thinking, questioning approach
• Enthusiastic, flexible and adaptable
• Highly motivated, well versed at self directed learning with a track record of achieving goals
• Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to cope in stressful situations and work under pressure.
• Ability to work in a multi disciplinary team
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification
• Research publications
• Research interest in Cardiology Disease
• Evidence of external recognition of research potential
• Evidence of enthusiasm for research in career to date

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Experience in Cardiology and Medicine at F2 level or above
• Previous cardiac pacing experience
• Previous experience of and an enthusiasm for medical undergraduate teaching

Other requirements

• Committed to continuing medical education and professional development
• Integrity and credibility, ability to act as an ambassador for the Unit

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.