Clinical Research Fellow Congestion-bm Study

**Job Purpose**
This is a 3-year post that brings clinical research experience and training in cardiovascular science and medicine. The post will include day-to-day delivery of the Congestion-BM study, as part of the Glasgow Biomarker Centre of Excellence in Heart Failure, to assess the diagnostic performance of biomarker(s) to identify and predict congestion levels in individuals with heart failure.. This will form the basis of research toward an MD or PhD.
Although research will form the major component of this post, participation in associated clinical duties and teaching may be incorporated.

**Main Duties and Responsibilities**
1. Support and implement Congestion-BM study, as part of the Glasgow Biomarker Centre of Excellence in Heart Failure, in line with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and in conjunction with supervisors, collaborators and grant holders.
2. Support the Research Management and coordination of the clinical research project, working with the Chief Investigator, Clinical Research Nurses and Research Management colleagues.
3. Lead on participant enrolment, follow-up and co-ordination of study-related procedures to facilitate timely delivery of the Congestion-BM study, maintaining GCP and data management.
4. Develop a research thesis leading to an MD or a PhD and contribute to writing papers for publication in appropriate peer-reviewed journals
5. Collaborate with colleagues and participate in team meetings/discussions and departmental research group activities, consistent with the Researcher Development Framework of the UK Research Councils.
6. Present work at internal and external seminars and national/ international conferences as appropriate to enhance the profile of the research group.
7. Contribute to the organisation of project
- related workshops, seminars or conferences.
8. Undertake clinical work under an NHS honorary contract.
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**Knowledge / Qualifications**
**Essential**
A1. Primary medical qualification
A2. GMC registration and licence to practice.

**Desirable**
B1. Evidence of distinction in career to date e.g. prizes, awards, bursaries.
B2. Original research publications

**Skills**

**Essential**
C1. Strong interpersonal skills, ability to get on well with colleagues
C2. Self-motivation and the ability to work independently.
C3. Good organisational and IT skills.
C4. Ability to manage research projects.
C5. Ability to work towards Institute objectives.

**Desirable**
D1. Excellent communication both oral and written.
D2. Approachable manner. D3. Capacity for originality and innovation.

**Experience**

**Essential**
E1. Sufficient clinical experience in medicine or related specialties.
E2. Experience in clinical cardiology.
E3. Ability to perform transthoracic echocardiography independently

**Desirable**
F1. Experience in research and research participant recruitment.
F2. Experience in undergraduate teaching or postgraduate teaching.

**Job Features** *
**General Information** *Clinical Research Fellowships offer medical graduates the opportunity for training in a range of research methodologies relevant to modern biomedical science and related specialities. Most Clinical Fellows will undertake research training to consolidate career prospects, by participating in relevant research, which will usually form part of a further qualification or Higher degree (MSc, MD, PhD). The post should make individuals competitive for future NHS teaching hospital appointment or Academic Lecturer/Clinician Scientist awards.

**_Higher Degrees_** Clinical Research Fellows will usually undertake study towards a higher degree in the University of Glasgow. In the first instance the university usually requires this to be an MSc where funding beyond one year is uncertain or until assessment of progress during year one justifies transfer to a PhD programme (without delaying final submission). In addition to an academic supervisor, all postgraduate students will have an independent adviser. Either the adviser or supervisor must be a member of full-time University academic staff.

**_Research Training Base_** The Clinical Research Fellow will be based in the School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health (SCMH) of the University of Glasgow.

**_Research Supervision_** Details of the institute and its supervisorial pool can be found at University of Glasgow - Schools - School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health - About us

**_Teaching_** There will be no regular commitment to teaching but research fellows are encouraged to contribute to both problem-based learning and clinical teaching sessions for undergraduate medical students when research commitments allow.

Written progress reports on projects on a monthly basis. Research in Progress presentations, at least annually, to the Institute. - Reports/manuscripts of results of clinical trials undertaken, as appropriate.
General assessment during clinical work and meetings. Annual interview by independent assessors.

**_Future_** Research fellows will