Clinical Research Fellow (ST4 eqv.) in Critical Care Medicine

Barts Health NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the UK seeks a Clinical Research Fellow (ST4 equivalent) in Critical Care Medicine. This role focuses on research responsibilities without scheduled clinical duties, providing opportunities for advanced training in echocardiography and critical care research. Ideal for trainees or those with CCT seeking further experience before consultancy roles. Applications are invited from motivated individuals eager to enhance their skills in a reputable department.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Opportunities to participate in national conferences

Qualifications

• Experience in cardiothoracic critical care.
• Knowledge of research and ability to interpret research papers.
• Experience in delivering training courses to junior medical and nursing staff.

Responsibilities

• Screening, consenting, and recruiting patients for ongoing research studies.
• Performing echocardiograms and renal ultrasound scans.
• Analysing data and presenting results at meetings.

Skills

Echocardiography

Research experience

Teaching

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English

Education

Post-graduate training in ICM, Anaesthesia or Cardiology (ST4 level)

GMC Registration or eligibility

Post-graduate Qualification relevant to the post

Training in Echocardiography

ALS or equivalent

Job description

Clinical Research Fellow (ST4 eqv.) in Critical Care Medicine

Clinical Research Fellow in Critical Care Medicine. Barts Health NHS Trust (St Bartholomew's Hospital) Cardiovascular Clinical Academic Group. We seek a Clinical Research Fellow (ST4 equivalent) in Critical Care Medicine. This opportunity is perfect for those seeking a career in intensive care medicine or acute cardiology. We invite applications from trainees and those with a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) who seek additional experience in critical care research before assuming a consultant role. Experience in echocardiography and research training are required. This fellowship will provide successful applicants with training and experience in research methodology, advanced echocardiography, renal ultrasound, and advanced hemodynamic monitoring. The critical care department at St. Bartholomew's Hospital is actively enhancing its research capabilities and participating in various projects and clinical trials. The successful candidate will be expected to assist in advancing the department's research initiatives. The position does not have scheduled clinical responsibilities. Nevertheless, clinical training opportunities may be offered based on the candidate's interests and will align with the research project.

Main duties of the job

The fellowship aims to train individuals in advanced imaging techniques and haemodynamics monitoring. In addition, the fellow will have the opportunity to gain experience in advanced cardiothoracic critical care medicine.The fellow will have the opportunity to gain comprehensive research training, clinical experience, clinical leadership, and education skills.They will be exposed to the range of cardiovascular pathologies encountered in the Barts Heart Centre. The fellow will be encouraged to attend the educational programme, including a weekly core knowledge course and radiology and echocardiography review meetings where feasible. They will be encouraged to participate in relevant national conferences during the fellowship. For interested and motivated individuals, we encourage undertaking an audit and short research projects in critical care.

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 responsibilities

The fellow's main duties include screening, consenting, and recruiting patients for ongoing research studies. They are also expected to perform echocardiograms and renal ultrasound scans on the recruited patients. All paperwork required by the regulatory authorities will be maintained by them. Additionally, the fellow will be expected to analyse the resultant data and present the results at local, national, and international meetings. They will also take the lead on any resultant manuscripts.

The fellow will further contribute to the wider research activities within the department and participate in educational activities related to echocardiography and ultrasound.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GMC Registration or eligibility
• Post-graduate training in ICM, Anaesthesia or Cardiology (ST4 level).
• Post-graduate Qualification relevant to the post.
• Training in Echocardiography
• Research experience
• Experience in cardiothoracic critical care
• ALS or equivalent

Research and Developement

• Understanding and knowledge of research and ability to interpret research papers.
• Good Clinical Practice training
• Publications in critical care journals or in areas of special interest

Teaching and Training

• Experience in teaching
• Experience in delivering training courses to junior medical and nursing staff

Governance

• Understand the principals of governance and risk management
• Experience of audit or quality improvement

Management and leadership

• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to work under pressure and to adapt to changing environments
• Experience in team leading

Appraisal and mandatory training

• Evidence of participation in appraisal process
• Up to date with statutory and mandatory training in current appointment

General skills and personal characteristics

• Evidence of and adherence to the GMC's 'good Medical Practice'
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English (spoken and written)
• Self-motivated, empathetic, patient.
• Ability to communicate well with patients and to get on well with other staff
• Ability to handle conflict and work within a team

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.