Job Description

The successful applicant will have up to 1 year of protected full-time clinical research, with responsibility for clinical trial visits.



This is an opportunity for an individual to gain sub-specialist expertise and research experience in Immune haematology conditions and clinical trials. The position is suitable for individuals who would like more clinically based experience in the management of patients, clinical trial exposure and the opportunity to undertake prospective and retrospective patient outcome studies with a view to presentation and publication. Collaborations across Imperial College and with other institutions will be encouraged.



Applicants interested in the post will work with Prof Nichola Cooper and the haematology clinical trials unit. We have a dedicated non-malignant haematology clinical trials unit which is experienced in delivering commercial and academic clinical studies. The trial unit has developed and delivered a number of investigator lead studies, involving all aspects of trial planning and delivery from research design to protocol development, ethical approval study implementation and data analysis, and candidates with an interest in developing and implementing clinical studies would be welcomed.



The successful candidate will be expected to improve recruitment to clinical trials in these rare diseases, and to publish their work in high quality peer reviewed journals, and if appropriate to obtain research grant funding, to collaborate widely within and outside the Faculty of Medicine, and to help supervise the research training of junior clinicians and scientists. The postholder will be expected to undertake development training as guided by the Postgraduate Education Committee at Imperial; this includes core requirements in courses provided by Imperial College, which aim to increase translatable skills for academics.



At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.



Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.



Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.



We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.



As part of this role, and under the supervision of and as directed by the Principal Investigator(s), the postholder's responsibilities could include;



To establish recruitment plans to clinical trials across the sector Undertake the Associate PI scheme (https://www.nihr.ac.uk/career-development/clinical-research-courses-and-support/associate-principal-investigator-scheme) To conduct all aspects (experimental planning, the gaining of ethical approval, laboratory work, data analysis) of the research project To develop relevant research and clinical skills To develop aims and objectives for a higher degree, to register and prepare grant submissions To record, analyse and communicate scientific data together with a clear interpretation of results To write scientific papers communicating the results of the work, and to present at scientific meetings nationally and internationally To contribute to teaching in the department To join multidisciplinary meetings and participate in clinical governance activities and audit To participate as part of the larger research group as required To participate in departmental managerial activities as required To budget and keep records of expenditure on laboratory consumables Compliance with intellectual property rights, the Data Protection Act 2000, COSHH Health and Safety Guidelines within the laboratory and all other relevant Imperial College policies, including Financial Regulations, the Equal Opportunities Policy, the Promoting Race Equality Policy, the Health and Safety Policy, the Information Systems Security Policy, and the Intellectual Property rights and Register of Interests Policies

The postholder will be responsible for accurate record-keeping and documentation of results, and for preparing research reports and papers arising from their research.