Clinical Research Fellow in Cystic Fibrosis Trials

Clinical/researchThe appointee will have an opportunity to gain experience of adult and paediatric respiratory medicine by attending clinics and ward rounds on a supernumerary basis. They will also have the opportunity to develop their own research/quality improvement projects and contribute to other research within the department. For post-holders undertaking such activities, we will support abstract submissions to national and international conferences for further exposure to CF related research. On Call None; there may be opportunities for ad hoc cover of absences to be provided by a suitable qualified and experienced post-holder (optional). Education and Training Both Adult and Paediatric departments have regular teaching activities which the Fellow would be encouraged to attend. There are weekly respiratory seminars run through the Respiratory Clinical Research Facility. The National Heart and Lung Institute has excellent facilities for studying and an extensive library with all the current journals and textbooks. The National Heart and Lung Institute is part of Imperial College, which greatly enhances the facilities available for studying and research. Numerous postgraduate courses are held in the National Heart and Lung Institute and the CF Department takes an active part. Postgraduate students are attached to the Department and receive tutorials and ward rounds from members of the Department. GMC Registration You are required to be fully registered with the General Medical Council and to produce such evidence as may be requested. Job description Job responsibilities Clinical/researchThe appointee will have an opportunity to gain experience of adult and paediatric respiratory medicine by attending clinics and ward rounds on a supernumerary basis. They will also have the opportunity to develop their own research/quality improvement projects and contribute to other research within the department. For post-holders undertaking such activities, we will support abstract submissions to national and international conferences for further exposure to CF related research. On Call None; there may be opportunities for ad hoc cover of absences to be provided by a suitable qualified and experienced post-holder (optional). Education and Training Both Adult and Paediatric departments have regular teaching activities which the Fellow would be encouraged to attend. There are weekly respiratory seminars run through the Respiratory Clinical Research Facility. The National Heart and Lung Institute has excellent facilities for studying and an extensive library with all the current journals and textbooks. The National Heart and Lung Institute is part of Imperial College, which greatly enhances the facilities available for studying and research. Numerous postgraduate courses are held in the National Heart and Lung Institute and the CF Department takes an active part. Postgraduate students are attached to the Department and receive tutorials and ward rounds from members of the Department. GMC Registration You are required to be fully registered with the General Medical Council and to produce such evidence as may be requested.