Job summary
Applications are invited for a clinical research fellow post in Gynaecological Oncology or Clinical Oncology to work on the Chelsea site of The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust commencing March 2025.
Main duties of the job
This is a two-year fixed-term Clinical Research Fellowship within the Gynaecology Unit of the Royal Marsden Hospital. This post provides the opportunity to gain research experience and to complete an MD research degree at the Institute of Cancer Research. This post is suitable for a trainee in either Gynaecology Oncology or Clinical Oncology.
The post-holder will be undertaking a research project on recurrent gynaecological cancer. They will be working with the clinical oncology and gynaecology surgical teams to develop novel strategies for treatment. This project will include image analysis to develop predictive models and to assess feasibility of an auto-segmentation system to aid surgery and radiotherapy.
In order to fulfil the responsibilities of this post you must have full GMC registration and have either FRCR Part One or MRCOG, and to be able to commence by March-April 2025. The post holder will typically hold a national training number in Clinical Oncology and plan to undertake this fellowship as Out-of-program research experience.
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 3,900 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed description of this role and its main responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description.
For further details please contact -
Name -Dr Alexandra Taylor
Job title - Consultant Clinical Oncologist
Email address - Alexandra.Taylor@rmh.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed description of this role and its main responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description.
For further details please contact -
Name -Dr Alexandra Taylor
Job title - Consultant Clinical Oncologist
Email address - Alexandra.Taylor@rmh.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration
- FRCR Part I or MRCOG
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Training at specialist registrar level
Desirable
- Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Experience in gynaecology oncology
- Experience with advanced radiotherapy or surgical techniques
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability and willingness to work within a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to be self-directed and take initiative in educational/research activities.
Desirable
- Previous experience of clinical research/trial
Personal Qualities
Essential
- The ability to work in a team of different disciplines
- Commitment to undertake research and complete the MD thesis
Desirable
- Commitment to bring novel ideas and contribute to expansion of research portfolio in radiotherapy
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration
- FRCR Part I or MRCOG
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Training at specialist registrar level
Desirable
- Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Experience in gynaecology oncology
- Experience with advanced radiotherapy or surgical techniques
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability and willingness to work within a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to be self-directed and take initiative in educational/research activities.
Desirable
- Previous experience of clinical research/trial
Personal Qualities
Essential
- The ability to work in a team of different disciplines
- Commitment to undertake research and complete the MD thesis
Desirable
- Commitment to bring novel ideas and contribute to expansion of research portfolio in radiotherapy
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).
