Clinical Research Fellow

**Job Purpose**
This is a fixed term (2 years) Clinical Research Fellowship tenable in the School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health. The post is funded 50% by University of Glasgow & 50% by NHS R&D. An honorary StR Contract will be required and applied for on appointment to NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

**Main Duties and Responsibilities**
- Responsible for supporting recruitment to clinical studies and data collection.
- Supporting project management and study coordination in specified projects.
- Analysis of data for efficacy assessments e.g., the MRI scans, the ECGs, and coronary angiograms, as directed and supervised by the principal investigators.
- Supporting source data collection across sites.
- Supporting the Chief Investigator with communication to collaborators, stakeholders, including patients and their carers/relatives
- Supporting trial management and compliance with Good Clinical Practice
- Supporting outputs of the trial including abstracts and scientific papers. The research activity and data collected will support a Higher Degree.
- Responsible for presenting at dissemination events including collaboration meetings and scientific symposia related to the School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health.
- Support clinical cardiology research in the BHF Glasgow Cardiovascular Research Centre, Greater Glasgow and Clyde, and the Golden Jubilee National Hospital under the supervision of Professor Berry, as appropriate.
- The Fellow will be expected to register for a higher degree (e.g., MD or PhD) and the work is expected to contribute to the basis for submission of a higher degree. Training in relevant methodologies (e.g., Good Clinical Practice, MRI, ECG, quantitative coronary analyses) will be undertaken and certification maintained throughout the study.
- Support for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching activities within the School may be required but will not form a major component of the post.
- The Fellow will support all necessary administrative activities associated with Professor Berry’s Projects. Any material generated can be presented at local, national, or international meetings.
- 50% of this position will support Clinical activities at the Clinical Research Facility at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in the speciality of Cardiology.
- To contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan, Inspiring People Changing The World.

**Knowledge/Qualifications**

**Essential**:

A1. MBChB or equivalent
A2. MRCP (UK) or equivalent.
A3. Completed general professional training in general medicine.
A4. Full registration with General Medical Council & Licence to Practise

**Desirable**:

**Skills**

**Essential**:

C1. Clinical experience in cardiology (e.g., at least ST3).
C2. Experience in cardiac magnetic resonance imaging
C3. Self-motivation and the ability to work independently.
C4. Good organisational and IT skills.
C5. Ability to manage research projects.
C6. Ability to work towards School objectives.
C7. Excellent communication skills (patients, research staff, line manager).
C8. Evidence of distinction in career to date e.g., prizes, awards, bursaries.
C9. Strong interpersonal skills, ability to get on well with colleagues but also strong ambitions in the field.

**Desirable**:

D1. Evidence of publication or experience in writing
D2. Previous involvement in clinical studies including courses relevant to clinical studies.
D3. Experience with MRI image analysis software.
D4. Experience in interventional cardiology
D5. Capacity for originality and innovation.

**Job Features**
The Fellow will be joining a clinical research team within the School and perform 50% of their duties under the auspices of the University of Glasgow. The other 50% of the post will be funded by NHS R&D and require the post holder to delivery both commercial and non-commercial Cardiology clinical research within the Glasgow CRF. It is envisaged that the 2-year post would attract existing trainees in Cardiology wishing experience in clinical research. It will allow for around 5 sessions (20 hours) per week of research activities within the CRF (worked flexibly), which will include time allocated for course work and training. The remainder of the post will involve clinical sessions in Cardiology.
In addition to a Supervisor and Co-supervisor, all postgraduate students will have an academic advisor appointed to provide mentoring. Progress will be reviewed annually.
INFORMAL ENQIRIES
Informal enquiries may be made to:

Professor Colin Berry and Honorary Consultant Cardiologist BHF Glasgow Cardiovascular Research Centre
School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health
University of Glasgow 126 University Place