Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Research Fellow in Data Science of recurrent Head and Neck cancers. The post is across sites: the Clinical Effectiveness Unit (Royal College of Surgeons/ London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine) and the Royal Marsden Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The post is a fully funded PhD for big data analysis to define the landscape of recurrent head and neck/thyroid cancer in the UK. It provides a unique opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team, carrying out research whilst developing advanced analysis and research skills.
About us
The Royal Marsden is recognised worldwide for the quality of its cancer services. The Trust's strategic aim is to achieve excellence in cancer treatment and diagnosis, through partnership and collaboration.
The post holder will under the supervision of Dr Kate Walker, Prof Vinidh Paleri and Prof Dae Kim, with further support from Professor Jan van der Meulen and Dr David Cromwell. The consultants on the team at the RMH, who are all faculty within IReC, include Prof Kevin Harrington, Prof Chris Nutting, Dr Shree Bhide, Dr Kate Newbold, Dr Kee Wong and Professor Cyrus Kerawala.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee will be required to demonstrate that they have experience in the medical or surgical management of Head & Neck cancers and data analysis and research skills.
The post-holder will develop the following experience during the tenure of the post:
- Clinical Management of Head & Neck Cancers
- Clinical research and advanced data analysis skills
- Presentation, publication and peer review
- Audit and guideline development
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee will be required to demonstrate that they have experience in the medical or surgical management of Head & Neck cancers and data analysis and research skills.
The post-holder will develop the following experience during the tenure of the post:
- Clinical Management of Head & Neck Cancers
- Clinical research and advanced data analysis skills
- Presentation, publication and peer review
- Audit and guideline development
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- ST3 or above level of experience in full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a parttime or flexible basis) at least one of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty; or shall have equivalent experience and competencies
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and manage junior doctors
- Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems; able to prioritise clinical need
- Motivated to ensure the achievement of defined targets
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely
- Excellent numerical skills
Desirable
- Interest in head & Neck cancers
- Research experience and data analysis skills
Skills/Abilities/Knowledge
Essential
- All applicants able to demonstrate skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- Good communications skills, ability to work as part as a team, take initiative and make decisions.
Desirable
- Basic knowledge and interest in head & neck cancers
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- ST3 or above level of experience in full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a parttime or flexible basis) at least one of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty; or shall have equivalent experience and competencies
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and manage junior doctors
- Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems; able to prioritise clinical need
- Motivated to ensure the achievement of defined targets
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely
- Excellent numerical skills
Desirable
- Interest in head & Neck cancers
- Research experience and data analysis skills
Skills/Abilities/Knowledge
Essential
- All applicants able to demonstrate skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- Good communications skills, ability to work as part as a team, take initiative and make decisions.
Desirable
- Basic knowledge and interest in head & neck cancers
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).
