Job summary
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM FOR UPTO 24 MONTHS DUE TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE
To participate in oncology patient management in clinical trials at the Cardiff Cancer Research Partnership
To become familiar with trial protocols and working practice within Velindre Cancer Service (VCS) and Cardiff Cancer Research Partnership
To promote unifying working practice in clinical trials Cardiff Cancer Research Partnership between VCS trials unit and Clinical Research Facility (CRF) at University Hospital of Wales (UHW) and perform duties at both sites.
Main duties of the job
To conduct research within oncology trial research and contribute to the overall research performance of Velindre, carrying out research contributing to improvements in delivery of oncology clinical trials at Cardiff Cancer Research Partnership and leading to the publishing of work in high-quality journals. The post is also designed to generate research proposals that can be submitted to gain funding to undertake a higher research degree.
English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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 or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration and License to Practice
Desirable
- MSc, BSc, PhD
- Knowledge of grant applications
- Knowledge of the process through R&D for clinical trials
- SCE - Specialty Certificate Examination in Medical Oncology or equivalent
- Postgraduate qualification in Oncology
- Proven publication record including a first author publication
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience at the ST3 level or higher in medical oncology
- Oncology experience including recruiting and management of patients into clinical trials
- Completion of NIHR Associate PI scheme
- Experiencing of delivering presentations at a regional, national and international level
- IT skills particularly in the use of MS office applications
- Analytical skills - able to analyse and present complex data, in a range of formats to a variety of audiences
Desirable
- Oncology experience to STR level
- Experience of working in or managing patients requiring high dependency/ intensive care
- Proven ability to manage own time and deliver a range of tasks to deadlines
- Experience of Phase oncology 1 trials
- Postgraduate certificate in Teaching and Learning for Health Professionals
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Proven ability to use IT to deliver presentations and write reports
- Proven ability to critically appraise literature
- Proven ability to demonstrate creativity, innovation and team-working within work
Other
Desirable
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards
- Proven ability to work without close supervision
- Proven ability to adapt to the changing requirements of clinical trials
- 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
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Qualified Medical Practitioner
- MRCP or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration and License to Practice
Desirable
- MSc, BSc, PhD
- Knowledge of grant applications
- Knowledge of the process through R&D for clinical trials
- SCE - Specialty Certificate Examination in Medical Oncology or equivalent
- Postgraduate qualification in Oncology
- Proven publication record including a first author publication
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience at the ST3 level or higher in medical oncology
- Oncology experience including recruiting and management of patients into clinical trials
- Completion of NIHR Associate PI scheme
- Experiencing of delivering presentations at a regional, national and international level
- IT skills particularly in the use of MS office applications
- Analytical skills - able to analyse and present complex data, in a range of formats to a variety of audiences
Desirable
- Oncology experience to STR level
- Experience of working in or managing patients requiring high dependency/ intensive care
- Proven ability to manage own time and deliver a range of tasks to deadlines
- Experience of Phase oncology 1 trials
- Postgraduate certificate in Teaching and Learning for Health Professionals
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Proven ability to use IT to deliver presentations and write reports
- Proven ability to critically appraise literature
- Proven ability to demonstrate creativity, innovation and team-working within work
Other
Desirable
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards
- Proven ability to work without close supervision
- Proven ability to adapt to the changing requirements of clinical trials
- 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
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).
