Clinical Research Fellow (Cardiology)

Job summary

To conduct research in NIHR portfolio studies in the priority area of: Cardiovascular disease.

Excellent opportunity for a resident doctor interested in 12 months of full-time cardiovascular research activities at Lancashire Cardiac Centre, a UK regional centre providing tertiary cardiology services to Lancashire and South Cumbria. Activities would include:

1. Opportunity to act as sub-investigator and provide medical cover as part of a multidisciplinary team for commercial and non-commercial clinical research studies, delivering those studies safely, on time and to target, complying with the regulatory requirements.

2. Engage as appropriate with all aspects of the development and conduct of research studies, including the submission and maintenance of regulatory documents, the recruitment of subjects and providing medical cover. The post holder will work to ensure that all studies are conducted to Good Clinical Practice.

3. Maintain accurate records (paper and electronic) as required by regulatory authorities and the R&D department at relevant Trust.

4. Engage in all aspect of the overall business of the R&D department ensuring delivery of the Trust's vision for research at BTH.

Main duties of the job

o Support a range of clinical research studies within their clinical expertise being conducted at BTH.

o Build excellent relationships and work with individuals and departments across the Trust and partner institutions, in particular the Research Nurse, Midwife and AHP teams to aid the smooth set-up and running of clinical research studies at relevant Trust.

o Help with the set-up of clinical research studies at BTH, as lead or as a member of the research team.

o Be responsible for specific study-related medical decisions within their expertise, and, where appropriate, in consultation with the Study Principal Investigators for the studies conducted within the relevant Trust.

o Provide, when required, medical cover for studies in the relevant Trust and in partnership with the principal investigators and staff, initiate definitive strategies to anticipate and expertly manage medical safety issues, including emergencies.

o Interact and collaborate with Study Teams personnel responsible for creating study protocols and related documents, including Local Research Ethics Committee documentation and R&D submissions.

o Assist with the writing, and review, of appropriate Standard Operating Procedures in association with the R&D Quality Assurance Manager.

About us

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire, with services covering the local authority areas of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. The Trust is part of the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System (ICS) supporting a population of around 1.6 million people.

We have three main hospitals providing acute services to around 330,000 local residents. The organisation also provides specialist tertiary care for cardiac and haematology services, delivers community health services to over 445,000 residents including those in North Lancashire and hosts the National Artificial Eye Service across England. Plus, we provide urgent and emergency care services to an estimated 18 million people who visit the seaside resort each year. We employ over 7000 people from 68 different countries.

We welcome and encourage application from anyone with protected characteristics, as well as supporting reservists and Veterans who are looking for a rewarding and challenging career within the NHS.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals encourages flexible working in all our roles to support staff in maintaining healthy home-life balance. Working patterns such as: part time working, self-rostering, compressed hours, annualised hours, term time, reverse term time and flexitime working can be explored.

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Support a range of clinical research studies within their clinical expertise being conducted at BTH.

Build excellent relationships and work with individuals and departments across the Trust and partner institutions, in particular the Research Nurse, Midwife and AHP teams to aid the smooth set-up and running of clinical research studies at relevant Trust.

Help with the set-up of clinical research studies at BTH, as lead or as a member of the research team.

Be responsible for specific study-related medical decisions within their expertise, and, where appropriate, in consultation with the Study Principal Investigators for the studies conducted within the relevant Trust.

Provide, when required, medical cover for studies in the relevant Trust and in partnership with the principal investigators and staff, initiate definitive strategies to anticipate and expertly manage medical safety issues, including emergencies.

Interact and collaborate with Study Teams personnel responsible for creating study protocols and related documents, including Local Research Ethics Committee documentation and R&D submissions.

Assist with the writing, and review, of appropriate Standard Operating Procedures in association with the R&D Quality Assurance Manager.

Where appropriate take responsibility for overseeing the management of administration of study drugs for designated studies to healthy volunteers/patients according to local standard operating procedures.

Assist in the training and development of medical and nursing staff, including planning and provision of seminars and lectures.

Maintain accurate and accessible research records and provide formal reports where required.

Assist PIs in assessing and reporting adverse events in accordance with the protocol and regulatory requirements.

Participate in research meetings and internal seminars

Take part in or conduct any other duties as may be deemed reasonable by the PI/R&D Director.

Ensure and maintain compliance with intellectual property rights, the Data Protection Act 2000, COSHH Health and Safety Guidelines within the Laboratory, Trust policies, including Financial Regulations, Equal Opportunities Policy, Promoting Race Equality Policy, Health and Safety Policy, Information Systems Security Policy and Intellectual Property Rights and Register of Interests Policies

Person specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• GMC registered with license to practice

Desirable

• MRCP (UK) or equivalent

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Foundation Competence
• Clinical work experience in NHS

Desirable

• IMT/ACCS competence
• Experience in research & audit.
• Candidates with experience and demonstrated research interest in Cardiology would be prioritised.

Skills and Ability

Essential

• Proven ability to manage acute medical emergencies
• Proven ability to prioritise tasks
• Good insight into own abilities and experience
• Ability in communication with patients and their carers

Desirable

• ALS Provider

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Reliable, meticulous, honest, conscientious
• Good communication skills
• Able to demonstrate behaviors that meet the Trust Values