Job summary
This one-year clinical research fellowship has been created to allow the applicant to gain clinical and research experience in Uro-Oncology. The fellow will work closely with other members of the multidisciplinary teams and will support the consultants, clinical fellows, specialist registrars, and clinical research nurses in managing the large Uro-Oncology group clinical trial portfolios. This will facilitate more rapid clinical decision making, an increase in the number of trials opened, together with increased recruitment of patients into new and existing research protocols. This post will also have a particular emphasis on supporting the growing number of radiotherapy related studies in the group. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to participate in the NIHR Associate Principal Investigator Scheme, which would provide practical experience in conducting clinical trials. There will also be opportunities to gain experience in other advanced radiotherapy techniques practiced within the Uro-Oncology team.
Main duties of the job
This post is for 40 hours per week to work as a clinical research fellow in the Uro-Oncology clinical and research teams. This position is suitable for an enthusiastic and research-motivated applicant with a medical degree, who is pursuing a career in Clinical Oncology and has an interest in gaining further research and clinical trial experience in advanced radiotherapy and Uro-Oncology. Candidates must hold full General Medical Council (GMC) registration, obtained FRCR Clinical Oncology qualification or equivalent, and have passed the International Academic English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam (if appropriate) at the time of post commencement.
Job responsibilities
The fellow will attend 3-4 appropriate clinics per week and multidisciplinary meetings. In addition, they will participate in clinical research meetings and any other relevant trial planning or trial set-up meetings. The fellow will also spend time reviewing clinical data, writing abstracts/manuscripts, planning new studies, and attending educational meetings. The Clinical Research Fellow will have the following opportunities within the Department of Clinical Oncology: Audit:
Fellows play a key role in Clinical Audit as a member of The Christie Medical staff. Clinics:
Attend 3-4 outpatient clinics per week (seeing new referrals, follow-ups and patients on clinical trials) and are expected to undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of these patients. Clinical Governance:
Fellows are expected to participate in all relevant aspects of clinical governance, including maintaining up-to-date protocols, guidelines, and clinical audit, under the supervision of the Consultants in the team. Professional Development:
Fellows should also maintain a level of continuing professional development consistent with the recommendations of the Royal College of Radiologists. Research:
There are excellent opportunities for research within the Department. Fellows are encouraged to contribute to current research projects within the unit and/or set up new projects.
Teaching Commitment
The post holder will be expected to take a limited part in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching as agreed upon by the supervisors.
Line Management
The post holder will be responsible to Dr. Yee Pei Song, Consultant Clinical Oncologist, The Christie NHS Foundation Hospital.
Continuing Professional Development
The Trust supports the requirements for continuing professional development (CPD) as laid down by the GMC and surgical colleges and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.
On call Commitments
This role does not require participation in the on-call rota.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential FRCR or equivalent in Clinical Oncology GMC registration Research / Publications
Desirable Evidence of participation in research and/or publications Training
Essential Clinical/Radiation Oncology Training Experience
Essential Experience in urologic oncology Experience of working in an academic environment Ability to work with the MDT team Overview of governance, ethics and other regulatory issues (e.g. data transfer agreements) Experience of radiotherapy planning in urological cancers Desirable Familiarity with modern imaging methodologies used in staging patients with urologic oncology Understanding of technical radiotherapy and functional imaging Track record of significant contribution towards peer-reviewed journal articles Track record of successful grant proposals Knowledge of cancer research Experience with clinical databases Teaching
Desirable Experience in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching Personal Skills
Essential Experience of working independently and within a team environment to achieve timely and valued objectives Willingness to forge new collaborations and new ways of working Patient friendly Professional demeanor Self-reliance
Essential Willingness to learn new skills Must be resilient and well organised
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. #J-18808-Ljbffr
This one-year clinical research fellowship has been created to allow the applicant to gain clinical and research experience in Uro-Oncology. The fellow will work closely with other members of the multidisciplinary teams and will support the consultants, clinical fellows, specialist registrars, and clinical research nurses in managing the large Uro-Oncology group clinical trial portfolios. This will facilitate more rapid clinical decision making, an increase in the number of trials opened, together with increased recruitment of patients into new and existing research protocols. This post will also have a particular emphasis on supporting the growing number of radiotherapy related studies in the group. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to participate in the NIHR Associate Principal Investigator Scheme, which would provide practical experience in conducting clinical trials. There will also be opportunities to gain experience in other advanced radiotherapy techniques practiced within the Uro-Oncology team.
Main duties of the job
This post is for 40 hours per week to work as a clinical research fellow in the Uro-Oncology clinical and research teams. This position is suitable for an enthusiastic and research-motivated applicant with a medical degree, who is pursuing a career in Clinical Oncology and has an interest in gaining further research and clinical trial experience in advanced radiotherapy and Uro-Oncology. Candidates must hold full General Medical Council (GMC) registration, obtained FRCR Clinical Oncology qualification or equivalent, and have passed the International Academic English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam (if appropriate) at the time of post commencement.
Job responsibilities
The fellow will attend 3-4 appropriate clinics per week and multidisciplinary meetings. In addition, they will participate in clinical research meetings and any other relevant trial planning or trial set-up meetings. The fellow will also spend time reviewing clinical data, writing abstracts/manuscripts, planning new studies, and attending educational meetings. The Clinical Research Fellow will have the following opportunities within the Department of Clinical Oncology: Audit:
Fellows play a key role in Clinical Audit as a member of The Christie Medical staff. Clinics:
Attend 3-4 outpatient clinics per week (seeing new referrals, follow-ups and patients on clinical trials) and are expected to undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of these patients. Clinical Governance:
Fellows are expected to participate in all relevant aspects of clinical governance, including maintaining up-to-date protocols, guidelines, and clinical audit, under the supervision of the Consultants in the team. Professional Development:
Fellows should also maintain a level of continuing professional development consistent with the recommendations of the Royal College of Radiologists. Research:
There are excellent opportunities for research within the Department. Fellows are encouraged to contribute to current research projects within the unit and/or set up new projects.
Teaching Commitment
The post holder will be expected to take a limited part in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching as agreed upon by the supervisors.
Line Management
The post holder will be responsible to Dr. Yee Pei Song, Consultant Clinical Oncologist, The Christie NHS Foundation Hospital.
Continuing Professional Development
The Trust supports the requirements for continuing professional development (CPD) as laid down by the GMC and surgical colleges and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.
On call Commitments
This role does not require participation in the on-call rota.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential FRCR or equivalent in Clinical Oncology GMC registration Research / Publications
Desirable Evidence of participation in research and/or publications Training
Essential Clinical/Radiation Oncology Training Experience
Essential Experience in urologic oncology Experience of working in an academic environment Ability to work with the MDT team Overview of governance, ethics and other regulatory issues (e.g. data transfer agreements) Experience of radiotherapy planning in urological cancers Desirable Familiarity with modern imaging methodologies used in staging patients with urologic oncology Understanding of technical radiotherapy and functional imaging Track record of significant contribution towards peer-reviewed journal articles Track record of successful grant proposals Knowledge of cancer research Experience with clinical databases Teaching
Desirable Experience in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching Personal Skills
Essential Experience of working independently and within a team environment to achieve timely and valued objectives Willingness to forge new collaborations and new ways of working Patient friendly Professional demeanor Self-reliance
Essential Willingness to learn new skills Must be resilient and well organised
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. #J-18808-Ljbffr
