Job summary
To determine the immune correlates of successful radiotherapy response in patients with head and neck cancer.
To work with laboratory scientists in the Division of Infection and Immunity at CU supervised by Professor Awen Gallimore (CRUK Programme Grant holder), and the Head and Neck Multidisciplinary Team supervised by Professor Mererid Evans (Director, Wales Cancer Research Centre).
To oversee the delivery of novel and/or complex clinical trials at the Cardiff Cancer Research Hub (CCRH), the 'front door' to translational cancer research in Cardiff.
This post is fixed term for 2 years to meet the needs of the service.
Main duties of the job
Co-funded by Velindre Charitable Funds and the Wales Cancer Research Centre (WCRC), this Clinical Research Fellowship will be focused on 'Determining the immune correlates of successful radiotherapy response in patients with head and neck cancer'.
The post holder will be supported to undertake a higher research degree (MD) and the Fellowship will provide an opportunity for an oncology trainee to undertake a dedicated period of research during their training, equipping them with the skills, knowledge and links to become future cancer research leaders in Wales.
About us
Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and ouraward-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.
Formed in 1994, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to apply the key principles of value based healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.
If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.
Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Qualified Medical Practitioner
- MRCP
- Full GMC Registration and License to Practise
Desirable
- MSc, BSc or FRCR (Part 1 and 2)
- Knowledge of grant applications
- Knowledge of process through R&D for clinical trials
Experience
Essential
- Oncology experience to STR level
- Clinical experience in managing outpatient and inpatient oncology patients
- Oncology experience including exposure to the principles of managing patients participating in cancer clinical trials
- Skills in preparing and delivering presentations and reports
Desirable
- Experience of working in or managing acute oncology patients
- Proven ability to manage own time and deliver a range of tasks to deadlines
- IT skills particularly in the use of MS office applications
- Analytical skills - able to analyse and present complex research data, in a range of formats to a variety of audiences
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Proven ability to use IT to deliver presentations and write reports
- Proven ability critically appraise literature
- Proven ability to demonstrate creativity, innovation and team-working within work
Desirable
- Proven ability to work without close supervision
- Proven ability to adapt to the changing requirements of the Higher Education community.
- Organisation and time management skills to manage and deliver a range of task and project tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Flexible approach to working, including problem solving skills, management of change and a desire to develop knowledge
Other
Essential
- Excellence in Patient care
- Adherence to NHS Trust and University values
- Flexibility of working times
- Willing to work across 2 sites (Velindre in Whitchurch; CCRH/Cardiff University on Heath Park site) to fulfil the role
Desirable
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Qualified Medical Practitioner
- MRCP
- Full GMC Registration and License to Practise
Desirable
- MSc, BSc or FRCR (Part 1 and 2)
- Knowledge of grant applications
- Knowledge of process through R&D for clinical trials
Experience
Essential
- Oncology experience to STR level
- Clinical experience in managing outpatient and inpatient oncology patients
- Oncology experience including exposure to the principles of managing patients participating in cancer clinical trials
- Skills in preparing and delivering presentations and reports
Desirable
- Experience of working in or managing acute oncology patients
- Proven ability to manage own time and deliver a range of tasks to deadlines
- IT skills particularly in the use of MS office applications
- Analytical skills - able to analyse and present complex research data, in a range of formats to a variety of audiences
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Proven ability to use IT to deliver presentations and write reports
- Proven ability critically appraise literature
- Proven ability to demonstrate creativity, innovation and team-working within work
Desirable
- Proven ability to work without close supervision
- Proven ability to adapt to the changing requirements of the Higher Education community.
- Organisation and time management skills to manage and deliver a range of task and project tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Flexible approach to working, including problem solving skills, management of change and a desire to develop knowledge
Other
Essential
- Excellence in Patient care
- Adherence to NHS Trust and University values
- Flexibility of working times
- Willing to work across 2 sites (Velindre in Whitchurch; CCRH/Cardiff University on Heath Park site) to fulfil the role
Desirable
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards
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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
