Job summary
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 description
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.
Job description
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
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Experience in cardiothoracic critical care
- Higher degree (e.g., MSc, MD, PhD)
- ALS or equivalent
Research and Developement
Essential
- Understanding and knowledge of research and ability to interpret research papers.
- Good Clinical Practice training
Desirable
- Publications in critical care journals or in areas of special interest
Teaching and Training
Essential
Desirable
- Experience in delivering training courses to junior medical and nursing staff
Governance
Essential
- Understand the principals of governance and risk management
Desirable
- Experience of audit or quality improvement
Management and leadership
Essential
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to work under pressure and to adapt to changing environments
Desirable
- Experience in team leading
Appraisal and mandatory training
Essential
- Evidence of participation in appraisal process
- Up to date with statutory and mandatory training in current appointment
General skills and personal characteristics
Essential
- 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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Experience in cardiothoracic critical care
- Higher degree (e.g., MSc, MD, PhD)
- ALS or equivalent
Research and Developement
Essential
- Understanding and knowledge of research and ability to interpret research papers.
- Good Clinical Practice training
Desirable
- Publications in critical care journals or in areas of special interest
Teaching and Training
Essential
Desirable
- Experience in delivering training courses to junior medical and nursing staff
Governance
Essential
- Understand the principals of governance and risk management
Desirable
- Experience of audit or quality improvement
Management and leadership
Essential
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to work under pressure and to adapt to changing environments
Desirable
- Experience in team leading
Appraisal and mandatory training
Essential
- Evidence of participation in appraisal process
- Up to date with statutory and mandatory training in current appointment
General skills and personal characteristics
Essential
- 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.
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).
