Clinical Research Fellow in Cardiac MRI

Clinical contribution to the delivery of the Cardiac MRI service provided through the Imaging Clinical Research Facility (ICRF) as part of the core activity of the School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences at Kings College London.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Attend and participate in supervised clinical Cardiac MRI lists (non‑congenital), including diagnostic and research imaging sessions, with responsibility for provisional image interpretation and reporting.
• Participate in regular reporting review sessions and multidisciplinary discussions within both the ICRF and Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust, as required.
• Maintain a comprehensive clinical logbook in accordance with Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (SCMR) or European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI) training and accreditation requirements.
• Work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary clinical and research environment, recognising and responding appropriately to the needs of participants and their families throughout the course of clinical studies.
• Ensure that participants are managed and treated in accordance with approved study protocols, departmental procedures, and clinical governance standards.
• Maintain high standards of patient safety, clinical care, professionalism, and confidentiality at all times.
• Keep all mandatory clinical and research training requirements up to date in accordance with Trust, regulatory, and Kings College London requirements.
• Adhere at all times to relevant Trust, university, research governance, and departmental policies and procedures, including Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards.
• Report adverse events, protocol deviations, and safety concerns in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and GSTT policies.
• Ensure accurate and complete data collection, updating and maintenance of databases and computerised systems; ensure corresponding documentation is recorded in medical notes.
• Maintain appropriate records for notification of patient accruals in accordance with Caldecott requirements.
• Arrange imaging and follow‑up appointments required for clinical and research participants.
• Keep abreast of changing practices and regulations for randomised clinical trials in the UK and provide appropriate feedback to research teams.
• Plan the care and support of participants according to study protocols and keep documentation up to date.
• Maintain patient information sheets and consent forms in the appropriate clinics and departments as per departmental protocols.

Research Responsibilities

• Provide support in research projects outlined by supervisors and in writing grant proposals.
• Collaborate with research teams to ensure adherence to trial protocols and administrative requirements.
• Take responsibility for accurate and complete data collection, updating and maintenance of databases and computerised systems.
• Ensure study case report forms are completed in conformance with ICH GCP guidelines and within appropriate time guidelines.
• Analyze all data generated in these studies following appropriate training.
• Develop research objectives, projects and proposals.
• Identify sources of funding and contribute to the process of securing funds.
• Write or contribute to publications and disseminate research findings using appropriate media.
• Make presentations at conferences or exhibit work in other appropriate events.
• Assess, interpret and evaluate outcomes of research.

Communication & Networking

• Good general communication skills are essential for recruitment of and interaction with study patients and volunteers.
• Form a good working relationship with referring clinicians and engage with clinical and research staff.
• Communicate complete and conceptual ideas to stakeholders with limited knowledge and understanding.
• Collaborate actively within and outside the department / School to complete research projects and advance thinking.
• Participate in and develop external networks to identify sources of funding and build relationships for future activities.

Decision Making, Planning and Problem Solving

• Decision will be taken together with the Research Principal Investigator (PI) to whom the post holder is primarily accountable.
• Develop new concepts and ideas to extend intellectual understanding and resolve problems of meeting research objectives and deadlines.
• Make decisions on research programmes and methodologies in collaboration with colleagues and subject to PI approval.
• Plan, co‑ordinate and implement research programmes.

Service Delivery

• Produce provisional clinical reports and engage with consultant colleagues in a timely manner as per the service objectives.
• Provide specialist or professional advice and make recommendations within guidelines to support informed decision‑making.
• Deal with queries of specialist nature and consult multidisciplinary teams.

Teamwork, Teaching & Learning Support

• No formal teaching commitment but expected to contribute to the group’s educational events on a regular basis.
• Develop productive working relationships with other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Co‑ordinate the work of colleagues to ensure equitable access to resources and facilities.

Sensory/Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Ability to place patients in the MRI scanner and, if necessary, evacuate them from the MR environment in an emergency; must be MR Safe.
• Ability to focus on mental tasks for prolonged periods of time.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe working environment in designated clinical areas and offices.
• Wear protective clothing and equipment as required to carry out the job.

Pastoral Care

• Show consideration to others, treat staff, patients and the wider public with respect.

Additional Requirements

• Adhere to KCL policies and procedures published on the HR webpages.
• Work irregular hours, including some weekends, in accordance with the needs of the role.
• Participate in eight (8) sessions of direct clinical and research imaging activity per week.
• Produce accurate and timely provisional reports in accordance with departmental and local report turnaround time (TAT) requirements.
• Participate in two (2) dedicated sessions per week for clinical reporting catch‑up, image review with consultant colleagues, multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, and collaborative case discussions.

Further Information

• No on‑call requirements for this position.
• CMR clinical staff may be asked to participate in clinical duties over the festive period (Christmas & New Year) and therefore will receive their entitled additional four Kings concessionary/closure days in their main annual leave allowance (in addition to the 30 days) to take flexibly throughout the year.
• The above list of responsibilities may not be exhaustive; the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks and responsibilities that may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.

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