Clinical Research Fellow in Cardiac Imaging & Amyloidosis
Applications are invited for a Clinical Research Fellow to support clinical research and the clinical service within the Cardiac Magnetic Resonance (CMR) Imaging department and the National Amyloidosis Centre (NAC) at the Royal Free Hospital. The post is suitable for a clinical trainee with a cardiology background who wishes to gain experience in the clinical condition, cardiac imaging, and clinical and translational research. There will be scope for maintaining clinical work with sessions in CMR and weekly amyloidosis clinics. The Centre maintains a longstanding high-profile clinical and basic science research programme and serves as the national referral centre for patients with amyloidosis and inherited periodic fever (auto-inflammatory) syndromes. More about the centre.
Main duties of the job
The main purpose of the job involves contributing to the delivery of clinical services within the Centre (NAC and Cardiac MRI Department) and supporting the centre's clinical research program. The post holder will have opportunities to join or develop research in areas such as cardiac imaging (echocardiography, MRI, CPET), proteomics, genetics, and clinical trials in amyloidosis, under the guidance of senior academic staff. The position is available for 3 years from 1st May 2025, with encouragement to register for a PhD at UCL, with annual registration fees funded by the Centre.
If the candidate is a specialty registrar with a National Training Number (NTN), they should apply prospectively to the JRCPTB to discuss potential educational or clinical credits.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and most innovative trusts, caring for over 1.6 million patients across three hospitals. We offer unrivalled career opportunities, flexible working hours, and comprehensive benefits, supporting your career growth.
More information is available at Royal Free London Jobs.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for detailed responsibilities and working conditions at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Clinical
* Membership of Royal College of Physicians or equivalent
* Relevant specialty experience
* GMC Registration
* Experience in data collection, management, analysis, and presentation
* Ability to provide clinical supervision
Additional clinical requirements
* Experience in cardiology (or relevant specialty in amyloidosis)
* Experience in teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
* Possession of a National Training Number (NTN)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to screen for any criminal convictions.
Salary: £61,825 per annum plus London Weighting.
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