The job is fixed term for 12 months with further scope of extension. The post holder will support and manage high quality clinical research in Respiratory Medicine, according to ICH good clinical practice guidelines. The post holder will work closely with Dr Dexter Wiseman and Clinical Investigators at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital and Professor Jadwiga Wedzicha’s group at the National Heart & Lung Institute (50:50 split).
At Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, the Clinical Research Fellow (CRF) will be involved in the development of protocol, guidelines and the post holder will ensure that governance arrangements are maintained throughout duration of studies; and studies are managed in accordance with study protocols, national and international legislation and guidance (e.g. Research Governance Framework, Clinical Trial Regulations, GCP); assessing patient suitability for studies, screening, obtaining informed consent; and recruiting patients in line with agreed targets, data collection and maintaining research study records. The CRF are also expected to ensure that all research safeguards the psychological and physical well-being of the patient in conjunction with medical and nursing staff to facilitate high standards of care with regards to research. The CRF is expected work across the Trust, attend local and national meetings, present in conferences, write up and publish their work in medical indexed journals. Some of the duties will be replicated in the work at the National Heart & Lung Institute.
At the National Heart & Lung Institute, the successful candidate would play an integral role in the day to day running of research cohorts focussed on assessing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) exacerbations and early COPD development.
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."
If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Essam Ramhamadany Job title: Assistant Director R&D Email address:
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