Senior Clinical Fellow in PROMs for Prostate Cancer
The closing date is 22 August 2025
Job summary
The post would suit a doctor who has completed at least 7 years of postgraduate training (equivalent if overseas), ideally post-FRCR or equivalent, or post-CCT. The position offers an opportunity to gain exposure to the application of PROMs in clinical practice, which can help inform and enhance clinical decision-making, ultimately leading to more patient-centered care.
The post holder will gain hands-on experience in implementing and managing a PROMs programme in a real-world clinical setting. They will be expected to collaborate with others to develop strategies to improve patient and clinician engagement with the programme, while also addressing potential health inequalities. Additionally, the post holder will contribute to the Prostate PROMs research projects and will be encouraged to present in national and international meetings
Main duties of the job
To develop and optimise the PROMs programme for patients with prostate cancer across the south east London cancer network.
To provide support for patients participating in the PROMs programme.
To develop educational materials and training for both clinicians and patients regarding PROMs.
To collect data and contribute to the establishment of score thresholds of clinical significance that can aid the clinical utility of the PROMs.
To contribute to a feasibility study assessing the impact of identified strategies on patient outcomes and adherence to the programme among patients and clinicians.
To contribute to the department's record in producing national and international peer-reviewed work.
To participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care and to contribute to service developments.
To take part in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' is among the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of hospital and community services for people in south London and as well as specialist care for patients from further afield including cancer, renal, orthopaedic, respiratory and cardiovascular services.
Guy's is home to the largest dental school in Europe and a £160 million Cancer Centre opened in 2016. As part of our commitment to provide care closer to home, in 2017 we also opened a cancer centre and a kidney treatment centre at Queen Mary's Hospital in Sidcup. St Thomas' has one of the largest critical care units in the UK and one of the busiest emergency departments in London. It is also home to Evelina London Children's Hospital.
Evelina London cares for local children in Lambeth and Southwark and provides specialist services across south east England including cardiac, renal and critical care services. We lead a number of specialist service networks aiming to ensure children are treated locally where possible, but have access to specialist expertise when they need it. Our community services include health visiting, school nursing and support for families of children with long-term conditions.
Details
Date posted
05 August 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£73,992 a year per annum excl. London Zone
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
21 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
196-MED4920
Job locations
Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital
Great Maze Pond
London
SE1 9RT
Employer details
Employer name
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital
Great Maze Pond
London
SE1 9RT
Employer's website
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