Job summary
This post provides the opportunity for a senior physician in training with an interest in oncology trials to experience modern outpatient-based systemic therapy for cancer, and to participate in the delivery of novel targeted and immune therapies delivered within Phase 1 studies. The trials activity takes place in the state-of-the-art Clinical Research Facility (CRF) at Guy's Hospital, accredited by MHRA for the conduct of Phase 1 trials including first in human studies. The Fellow may also attend general medical oncology outpatients, and support oncology education through the Guy's Cancer Academy (including undergraduate teaching). The post is therefore suitable for a candidate with full general medical qualification, seeking to progress their specialist training in this discipline, and who has specific interests in clinical drug development.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Aims
To bring together the majority of cancer care and translational research under one roof, so that patients are given seamless care and staff can work together on diagnosing, treating and applying research into cancer.
To improve supportive care, patient information and complementary therapies at each stage of the patient pathway to improve patients' quality of life both during treatment and into recovery and survivorship.
To provide an outstanding environment that will 'lift the spirits' of patients, relatives and staff.
To deliver compassionate care and a world class service
About us
Guy's Cancer Centre
Guy's and St Thomas' hosts a Joint Cancer Centre with King's College Hospital that offers a full range of services for the diagnosis and treatment of all adult cancers. Patients from across South East London attend for treatment which is not available at their local hospital. The Trust's cancer services are provided at both Guy's and St Thomas' sites as well as a satellite site at Queen Mary's Sidcup, Kent.
GSTT aims to build an internationally renowned Comprehensive Cancer Centre by:
Providing the very best cancer service to patients by combining first class clinical care with ground-breaking research and high quality training and development
Improving outcomes and experience for cancer patients with complex needs through earlier diagnosis, effective treatment and the provision of high quality survivorship care
Embedding whole person care across the cancer pathway and striving to bring treatment programmes closer to home
Developing and testing new biological and cellular therapies in a range of cancers, in close partnership with the School of Cancer & Pharmaceutical Sciences of King's College London.
Opening a new £160 million cancer centre at Guy's Hospital in 2016 and a sister centre in Bexley in 2017, which are transforming the delivery of cancer services, so patients will receive the right treatment at the right time, delivered within fewer visits and tailored to their need.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached JD for full Job Description
Clinical Aims
To bring together the majority of cancer care and translational research under one roof, so that patients are given seamless care and staff can work together on diagnosing, treating and applying research into cancer.
To improve supportive care, patient information and complementary therapies at each stage of the patient pathway to improve patients quality of life both during treatment and into recovery and survivorship.
To provide an outstanding environment that will lift the spirits of patients, relatives and staff.
To deliver compassionate care and a world class service
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached JD for full Job Description
Clinical Aims
To bring together the majority of cancer care and translational research under one roof, so that patients are given seamless care and staff can work together on diagnosing, treating and applying research into cancer.
To improve supportive care, patient information and complementary therapies at each stage of the patient pathway to improve patients quality of life both during treatment and into recovery and survivorship.
To provide an outstanding environment that will lift the spirits of patients, relatives and staff.
To deliver compassionate care and a world class service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 7 complete years of postgraduate training, or equivalent if overseas
rofessional/ Statutory Registration
Essential
- Full GMC registration or eligibility for GMC sponsorship
Clinical expertise in speciality/subspeciality
Essential
- A high level of clinical expertise in the full range of medical oncology disciplines including clinical trials
Desirable
- Some experience in early phase trials
- Evidence of a course on early phase trials
Management/Audit
Essential
- Experience of medical audit
Desirable
- Published medical audit in the field of medical oncology
Academic Achievements
Essential
- Evidence of continuing personal education. Evidence of peer reviewed publication and/or presentation at international meeting. An aptitude for pursuing research goals
Desirable
- Publications in at least one peer review journal in Medical Oncology
Personal Skills
Essential
- GMC-approved English language qualification if overseas candidate with English as a second language Proven teaching skills and a commitment to the training of junior doctors Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to relate with colleagues - clinical and non-clinical, patients and relatives. Team based approach to care and service management, including appreciation of nursing and therapy roles
Desirable
- Communications course or Teaching the teachers course
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 7 complete years of postgraduate training, or equivalent if overseas
rofessional/ Statutory Registration
Essential
- Full GMC registration or eligibility for GMC sponsorship
Clinical expertise in speciality/subspeciality
Essential
- A high level of clinical expertise in the full range of medical oncology disciplines including clinical trials
Desirable
- Some experience in early phase trials
- Evidence of a course on early phase trials
Management/Audit
Essential
- Experience of medical audit
Desirable
- Published medical audit in the field of medical oncology
Academic Achievements
Essential
- Evidence of continuing personal education. Evidence of peer reviewed publication and/or presentation at international meeting. An aptitude for pursuing research goals
Desirable
- Publications in at least one peer review journal in Medical Oncology
Personal Skills
Essential
- GMC-approved English language qualification if overseas candidate with English as a second language Proven teaching skills and a commitment to the training of junior doctors Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to relate with colleagues - clinical and non-clinical, patients and relatives. Team based approach to care and service management, including appreciation of nursing and therapy roles
Desirable
- Communications course or Teaching the teachers course
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
