Clinical Research Fellow in Cardiac MRI

Clinical Contribute to the delivery of the Cardiac MRI service provided through the Imaging Clinical Research Facility (ICRF) as part of the core activity of the School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences at Kings College London. Attend and participate in supervised clinical Cardiac MRI lists (non-congenital), including diagnostic and research imaging sessions, with responsibility for provisional image interpretation and reporting. Participate in regular reporting review sessions and multidisciplinary discussions within both the ICRF and Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust, as required. Maintain a comprehensive clinical logbook in accordance with Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (SCMR) or European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI) training and accreditation requirements. Demonstrate the ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary clinical and research environment, recognising and responding appropriately to the needs of participants and their families throughout the course of clinical studies and research participation. Ensure that participants are managed and treated in accordance with approved study protocols, departmental procedures, and clinical governance standards. Maintain high standards of patient safety, clinical care, professionalism, and confidentiality at all times. Ensure all mandatory clinical and research training requirements are maintained and kept up to date in accordance with Trust, regulatory, and Kings College London requirements. Maintain and further develop clinical knowledge and professional competencies through continuing professional development and engagement with current best practice in cardiovascular imaging and research. Adhere at all times to relevant Trust, university, research governance, and departmental policies and procedures, including Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards. Report adverse events, protocol deviations, and safety concerns in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements, and GSTT policies. Research To provide support in research projects outlined by your supervisors. Support in writing grant proposals. To collaborate with the research teams to ensure adherence to trial protocols and administrative requirements. To adhere to appropriate policies and legislation regarding clinical research e.g. informed consent, International Conference on Harmonisation (ICH) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP). Take responsibility for accurate and complete data collection, updating and maintenance of databases and computerised systems. Ensuring corresponding documentation is recorded in medical notes. Ensuring appropriate records are kept for notification of patient accruals in accordance with Caldecott requirements. To work in conjunction with the Principal Investigators to ensure each trial protocol is adhered to by all members of the multi-disciplinary team identifying and reporting any deviations. Ensure the imaging and follow up appointments required are arranged. To keep abreast of changing practices & regulations for randomised clinical trials in the UK and to feedback to research teams appropriately. Assurance that full compliance with confidentiality at all times is maintained. To work at all times according to regulations as described in ICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and to the most current guidance relating to research governance and research ethics in each Trust To plan the care and support of participants according to study protocols. To ensure documentation is up to date with the most recent information readily available. Maintain patient information sheets/consent forms in the appropriate clinics and departments as per departmental protocols. Supports the team in the development and maintenance of databases as appropriate. Ensure the study case report forms are completed in conformance with ICH GCP guidelines and within appropriate time guidelines. Systematically documents patient information in the medical notes. Communication & Networking Good general communication skills are essential for recruitment of and interaction with study patients and volunteers and for the interaction with clinical and research staff. It will be essential to form a good working relationship with referring clinicians. Routinely communicate complete and conceptual ideas to those with limited knowledge and understanding as well as to peers using high level skills and a range of media. Collaborate actively within and outside the department / School to complete research projects and advance thinking. Participate in and develop external networks e.g. identify sources of funding, generate income, obtain consultancy projects, build relationships for future activities. Decision Making, Planning and Problem Solving Decision will be taken together with the Research PI to whom the post holder is primarily accountable. Develop new concepts and ideas to extend intellectual understanding. Resolve problems of meeting research objectives and deadlines. Develop ideas of application of generating income and promoting research areas. Develop ideas for application of research outcomes. Decide on research programmes and methodologies, in collaboration with colleagues and subject to the approval of the PI. Plan, co-ordinate and implement research programmes. Service Delivery The post-holder will be involved in the delivery of the clinical cardiac MRI service and producing provisional clinical reports and engage with consultant colleagues in a timely manner as per the service objectives. Provide specialist or professional advice and make recommendations within guidelines to support informed decision-making. Deal with queries of specialist nature and in consultation with multi-disciplinary teams. Analysis & Research The post-holder will be primarily responsible for the analysis of all data generated in these studies, following appropriate training. Develop research objectives, projects and proposals Conduct individual or collaborative research projects. Identify sources of funding and contribute to the process of securing funds. Extend, transform and apply knowledge acquired from scholarship to research and appropriate external activities. Write or contribute to publications or disseminate research findings using other appropriate media. Make presentation at conferences or exhibit work in other appropriate events. Assess, interpret and evaluate outcomes of research. Teamwork, Teaching & Learning Support The post-holder will have no formal teaching commitment but will be expected to contribute to the groups educational events on a regular basis. Develop productive working relationships with other members the multi-disciplinary team. Co-ordinate the work of colleagues to ensure equitable access to resources and facilities e.g. rota management of other clinical fellows. Sensory/Physical Demands & Work Environment This post-holder requires the ability to place patients in the MRI scanner and if need to evacuate them from the MR environment in an emergency therefore must be MR Safe. (Please ask if you are unsure what it takes to be MR Safe). The post requires the ability to focus on mental tasks for prolonged periods of time. To be responsible for the safe working environment in designated clinical areas and offices. To wear protective clothing and equipment as required to carry out the job. Pastoral Care Show consideration to others, treat staff, patients and the wider public with respect. Additional Requirements All employees are expected to adhere to KCL policies and procedures which are published on the HR webpages. Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from a manager to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description. This post may be required to work irregular hours including some weekends in accordance with the needs of the role. The successful candidate would need to Participate in eight (8) sessions of direct clinical and research imaging activity per week, including being physically present within the MRI environment and contributing to the delivery of both clinical and research Cardiac MRI services. Produce accurate and timely provisional reports in accordance with departmental and local report turnaround time (TAT) requirements. Participate in two (2) dedicated sessions per week for clinical reporting catch up, image review with consultant colleagues, multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, and collaborative case discussions. Further Information There are no on-call requirements for this position. CMR clinical staff may be asked to participate in clinical duties over the festive period (Christmas & New Year) and therefore will receive their entitled additional 4 Kings concessionary/closure days in their main annual leave allowance (in addition to the 30 days) to take flexibly throughout the year. The above list of responsibilities may not be exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.