Job summary
Applications are invited for a Clinical Fellow in renal cancer, melanoma and early-phase trials to work within the Academic Oncology Department at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. The post-holder will join internationally recognised, multidisciplinary teams, and play a key role in developing clinical research including early-phase trials in the newly established NIHR Royal Free Clinical Research Facility. As such, they will have responsibilities for patient care, recruitment into clinical trials and working with academic laboratories at UCL.The appointee will gain a range of generic and transferable skills including trial design and management, and will be expected publish research manuscripts and present at national and international meetings. The post would be ideally suited to trainees who wish to strengthen their CV in pursuit specialist training or ACF positions within Oncology, or senior trainees looking for entry points into postgraduate research. The post will run for a 12 month period.
Main duties of the job
The Royal Free is part of London Cancer, an Integrated Cancer System (ICS) dedicated to improving cancer outcomes in North Central and North East London and West Essex. London Cancer is the integrated cancer programme of UCL Partners, which is one of five accredited Academic Health Science Centres in the UK and also an Academic Health Science Network.Job plan - This job description outlines the current main responsibilities of the post. However the duties of the post may change and develop over time and may therefore be amended in consultation with the post holder
MON AM: Drug development clinic PM: Trial/Clinical AdminTUE AM: Renal Clinic PM: Drug development clinic (new patients)WED AM: Renal MDT PM: Melanoma ClinicTHU AM: Drug development MDT PM: ResearchFRI AM: Research PM: Research
About us
The Royal Free began as a pioneering organisation and continues to play a leading role among UK hospital trusts. Established in 1828 by William Marsden, a newly qualified surgeon shocked that he could not find treatment for a penniless young woman, we were the first to provide care free of charge and the only London hospital to stay open during the 19th-century cholera epidemics.In the 21st century, we continue to lead improvements in healthcare, from targeted cancer therapies to new kinds of surgery. We offer an exceptionally wide range of local and specialist services, including cancer, plastic and neurosurgery, blood disorders and infectious diseases and are proud to have some of the best clinical outcomes in the country.On 1 July 2014, we became one of the largest trusts in the UK by acquiring Barnet and Chase Farm hospitals. Our trust has around 10, 000 staff serving 1.6 million patients. We provide care at Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding waysto deliver even better care to our patients.We are a campus of UCL Medical School and conduct important medical research. We also train doctors, nurses, midwives and many other clinical and non-clinical professionals. We helped to set up the academic health science centre, UCL Partners.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Professional / Clinical responsibilities- The focus of this post will be on supporting the renal cancer and melanoma service as well as the early-phase drug development program.- The post holder is expected to recruit patients into clinical and translational studies. They will participate in the management of patients within these clinical trials as well as other patients with renal cancer and melanoma. The post holder is expected to lead and/or participate in collaborative decision-making within the multidisciplinary oncology team and the research team.- Associated clinical responsibilities include dealing with both routine and emergency patient review in outpatient clinics and on inpatient wards, organizing and managing administration duties related to outpatient clinics, planning and prescribing of chemotherapy and other protocol-specific treatments, accurate record-keeping in medical case notes and clinical trial documentation, and enabling inter-disciplinary management.- The post holder must at all times ensure that GCP guidelines are maintained and that Research Governance Standards are adhered to. This includes monitoring the quality of own work and the work of others within the research team.- The post holder is expected to educate patients, relatives and staff as necessary, for example ensuring patients and their families receive accurate information regarding potential complications of trial-related treatments i.e. cytotoxic chemotherapy, targeted therapy and radiotherapy.Management and Leadership- The post holder is expected to supervise staff involved in the research programmes and participate in the research team meetings.Education & Professional Development
Job description
Job responsibilities
Professional / Clinical responsibilities- The focus of this post will be on supporting the renal cancer and melanoma service as well as the early-phase drug development program.- The post holder is expected to recruit patients into clinical and translational studies. They will participate in the management of patients within these clinical trials as well as other patients with renal cancer and melanoma. The post holder is expected to lead and/or participate in collaborative decision-making within the multidisciplinary oncology team and the research team.- Associated clinical responsibilities include dealing with both routine and emergency patient review in outpatient clinics and on inpatient wards, organizing and managing administration duties related to outpatient clinics, planning and prescribing of chemotherapy and other protocol-specific treatments, accurate record-keeping in medical case notes and clinical trial documentation, and enabling inter-disciplinary management.- The post holder must at all times ensure that GCP guidelines are maintained and that Research Governance Standards are adhered to. This includes monitoring the quality of own work and the work of others within the research team.- The post holder is expected to educate patients, relatives and staff as necessary, for example ensuring patients and their families receive accurate information regarding potential complications of trial-related treatments i.e. cytotoxic chemotherapy, targeted therapy and radiotherapy.Management and Leadership- The post holder is expected to supervise staff involved in the research programmes and participate in the research team meetings.Education & Professional Development
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Primary UK medical qualification (or equivalent)
- Appropriate postgraduate medical qualification (e.g. MRCP or equivalent)
- In current clinical practice and on GMC register with license to practice.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
- Significant experience with cancer therapy
Desirable
- Demonstrate significant previous experience of working with early phase clinical trials
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to organise and manage administration duties related to outpatient clinics, chemotherapy prescribing, accurate record keeping in medical casenotes
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Ability to work in a team
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritise clinical work effectively
- Commitment to continuing medical education
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Primary UK medical qualification (or equivalent)
- Appropriate postgraduate medical qualification (e.g. MRCP or equivalent)
- In current clinical practice and on GMC register with license to practice.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
- Significant experience with cancer therapy
Desirable
- Demonstrate significant previous experience of working with early phase clinical trials
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to organise and manage administration duties related to outpatient clinics, chemotherapy prescribing, accurate record keeping in medical casenotes
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Ability to work in a team
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritise clinical work effectively
- Commitment to continuing medical education
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).
