Clinical Research Fellow/Resident Medical Officer

Location: Charing Cross, St Mary’s or Hammersmith Hospitals  Job Summary  We are seeking to appoint four Clinical Research Fellow/Resident Medical Officers who will be involved in a major research project under the direction of a member of academic staff at Imperial College. The post holder will be expected to partake in a clinical RMO role with an on call commitment of 1 in 6 which has a prospective cover, looking after patients within an Imperial private healthcare facility.  This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with an interest in the following specialities: Oncology, Women’s Oncology, Vascular, Haematology, Cardiology, Cardiothoracic, General Surgery, Urology, General Medicine, Endocrine, Anaesthetics, Orthopaedics, Neurology, HpB, Respiratory. You must be able to demonstrate some previous experience in research and must show evidence of ability to develop personal research projects.  During the course of the appointment the Clinical Research Fellow will undertake studies leading to a higher research degree. The appointee’s research work may take place in a Department other than the Division of Surgery. Clinical work will be undertaken to provide on-call/cover clinics only at the direction of the trust and as set out within the contract. The appointee cannot do any clinical work outside the employing organisation.  Duties and responsibilities You will be required to undertake a leading role in a major research project. The research project will entail project design, experimental work in addition to data analysis and reporting the results in peer-reviewed journals. Research projects will be in one of the Divisional themes including various surgical and cancer specialties, and safety and quality. You will provide a 1-in-6 which has a prospective cover on-site medical cover to a nominated private patient unit at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, including working hours and antisocial hours as required. The RMOs are expected to be readily available to attend the ward, hence during their shifts are not to routinely assist in theatre unless a case is a clinical emergency. The RMOs are expected to meet regularly with the clinical lead for their site to discuss any issues. Essential requirements  A degree in medicine (MBBS or equivalent) and full MRCS in surgery or MRCP in medicine equivalent is desirable, as is full General Medical Council registration and advanced Life Support training completed within six months prior to appointment. A completion of Foundation Year training is recured along with experience in acute hospital setting and experience in research.  Further Information This is a full time, fixed term post for 3 years, contact with studies leading to a higher research degree.  Should you require any further details on the role please contact: Olivia Barrett, olivia.barrett@imperial.ac.uk  As this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, at the appropriate level, will be required for the successful candidate. Further information about the DBS disclosure process can be found at http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs/ or by telephoning 03000 200 190. You may also wish to view the College’s DBS webpage for policy statements on the Recruitment and Employment of Ex-Offenders and the Secure Storage, Use, Retention & Disposal of Disclosures and Disclosure Information.