Job summary
Applications are invited for a CardAIc Clinical Research Fellow supporting Professor Dipak Kotecha to deliver an international project
The post holder will work towards an MD with an 24month fixed term contract and join the cardAIc and DaRe2THINK team at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB). The fellow will primarily work on Cities@Heart, a five-year project that brings together universities, health technology companies, professional health organisations and local public health departments to improve cardiovascular health and reduce health inequalities in urban areas. Working with international partners, the fellow will identify health inequalities and pilot technologyenabled interventions across five European cities, assessing their effectiveness and feasibility for longterm implementation. Working with international partners, the fellow will identify health inequalities and pilot technologyenabled interventions across five European cities, assessing their effectiveness and feasibility for longterm implementation. The post-holder will be able to take advantage of integrated working within a broad multidisciplinary team. The cardAIc team includes clinical and data scientists to bring forward new developments in artificial intelligence and clinical trials to improve cardiology research, supported by extensive patient and public involvement.
Main duties of the job
The responsibilities may include some but not all of the responsibilities outlined below.
*Carry out work in line with projects being led by the team, including recruiting patients, collect and analyse research data, conduct systematic reviews and qualitative interviews.
*Apply knowledge in a way which develops new intellectual understanding.
*Disseminate research findings for publication, research seminars etc.
*Undertake management/administration arising from research.
*Contribute to department research-related activities and research-related administration
*Work with the team on patient and public engagement activities and engage with patient community groups.
*Assist in communication with external collaborators and organisation of consensus meeting at end of project.
*Present research outputs, including drafting academic publications or parts thereof, for example at seminars and as posters.
*Provide guidance, as required, to support staff and any students who may be assisting with the research.
*Deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will work with a range of individuals from clinical and non-clinical backgrounds, including external stakeholders and patient/public groups. A major focus of this role will be to deliver a three-year project and work with the team to ensure project milestones are met. The post holder will meet with the Group Lead and other local/global researchers on a regular basis to agree objectives, assess progress against agreed objectives, assess contribution to the overall research programme and identify training and other developmental needs. There is an expectation that the post holder will contribute to the continued successful development of this research and designated projects will be completed within budget and time-scale.
Due to nature of the role and integration with NHS service, the successful candidate must hold full registration with the GMC and have existing right to live and work in the UK, at the time of application. Candidates who are not GMC registered or do not hold existing right to live and work in the UK, at the time of application, will not progress through shortlisting stage.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will work with a range of individuals from clinical and non-clinical backgrounds, including external stakeholders and patient/public groups. A major focus of this role will be to deliver a three-year project and work with the team to ensure project milestones are met. The post holder will meet with the Group Lead and other local/global researchers on a regular basis to agree objectives, assess progress against agreed objectives, assess contribution to the overall research programme and identify training and other developmental needs. There is an expectation that the post holder will contribute to the continued successful development of this research and designated projects will be completed within budget and time-scale.
Due to nature of the role and integration with NHS service, the successful candidate must hold full registration with the GMC and have existing right to live and work in the UK, at the time of application. Candidates who are not GMC registered or do not hold existing right to live and work in the UK, at the time of application, will not progress through shortlisting stage.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB ChB or equivalent
- Registration with the GMC
Experience
Essential
- *Experience in Cardiology or general medicine (E)
- *Experience of further academic/personal development (D)
- *Evidence of good written and oral presentation skills (D)
- *Experience of working on projects relating to health data research, digital health, artificial intelligence or similar (D)
- *Evidence of project work (D)
- *Experience of effective multi-disciplinary team working (E
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB ChB or equivalent
- Registration with the GMC
Experience
Essential
- *Experience in Cardiology or general medicine (E)
- *Experience of further academic/personal development (D)
- *Evidence of good written and oral presentation skills (D)
- *Experience of working on projects relating to health data research, digital health, artificial intelligence or similar (D)
- *Evidence of project work (D)
- *Experience of effective multi-disciplinary team working (E
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).
