Haematology Clinical Research Fellow

Job overview

• The successful applicant will have 1 year of protected full-time clinical research, with responsibility for clinical trial visits and a potential to extend for a research degree depending on the candidate. 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 clinical experience in the management of patients with complex immune disorders, clinical trial exposure, the opportunity to undertake prospective and retrospective patient outcome studies with a view to presentation and publication, and potential for further research opportunities. The role will be particularly important in recruiting patients to two new CART trials for patients with ITP and AIHA as well as other clinical trials in teens and adults with immune cytopenias such as anti-CD38, FcRn inhibition and anti-BAFFR studies. Collaborations across Imperial College and with other institutions will be encouraged and an opportunity to apply for further research funding.

Main duties of the job

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. In addition to delivering Industry led trials, 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. Candidates with an interest in developing and implementing clinical studies or other clinical research within immune haematology 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. A core part of the work will be to recruit to studies across the sector, counselling patients on clinical trials, and ensuring safety of the trial journey. They will also be expected to undertake the Associate PI scheme for one of the clinical trials.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

As part of this role, and under the supervision of and as directed by Prof Nichola Cooper, the postholder’s responsibilities include;

• 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)
• Council patients on clinical trials
• Present clinical trial updates at regional and national MDTs
• Arrange teaching sessions on clinical trials across the network
• Develop relevant research and clinical skills
• Record, analyse and communicate scientific data together with a clear interpretation of results
• Write scientific papers communicating the results of the work, and to present at scientific meetings nationally and internationally
• Contribute to teaching in the department
• Join multidisciplinary meetings and participate in clinical governance activities and audit
• Participate as part of the larger research group as required
• Participate in departmental managerial activities as required
• 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

To develop aims and objectives for a higher degree, to register and prepare grant submissions – optional.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.