Senior Clinical Trial Unit Fellow in Haematology

Applicants interested in the post will work with Profs Cooper and Milojkovic within the non-malignant and Haemato-Oncology clinical trials units.

We have dedicated haematology clinical trials unit which is experienced in delivering commercial and academic clinical studies. Both trial units have 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 post is split equally between the two CTUs. Mon- Wed (5 PAs), the candidate will gain experience within the non-malignant CTU and specialist clinics for trial patients and clinical research duties. Wed- Fri (5PAs) the candidate will gain equivalent experience in the Haem-Onc CTU and relevant clinics. The post holder will gain experience in all haematological research areas including; novel therapies for immune haematology disorders, red cell and haemostasis disorders, and across the spectrum of haematology malignancies, including CART, stem cell transplant clinical trials, gene therapy, as well as novel agents in infectious diseases in immunocompromised patients. There will an opportunity to attend Investigator meetings nationally and internationally.

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

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.

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.

The statutory requirement to be fully Covid-19 vaccinated as a condition of employment from April 2022 is subject to legislative review. At Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19. The successful applicant may have contact with patients and service users and as part of our pre-employment checks and risk assessments, we will ask all candidates to confirm whether or not they have been fully vaccinated or have a medical exemption.

As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.

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.

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