Clinical Research Fellow in Uro-Oncology

Job responsibilities

ORGANISATIONAL ARRANGEMENTSThis post is for 40 hours per week to work as a clinical research fellow in the Uro-Oncology clinical and research teams.This position is suitable for an enthusiastic and research-motivated applicant with a medical degree, who is pursuing a career in Clinical Oncology and have an interest in gaining further research and clinical trial experience in advanced radiotherapy and Uro-Oncology.

Candidates must hold full General Medical Council (GMC) registration, obtained FRCR Clinical Oncology qualification or equivalent, and have passed the International Academic English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam (if appropriate) at the time of post commencement.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThis one-year clinical research fellowship has been created to allow the applicant to gain clinical and research experience in UroOncology. The fellow will work closely with other members of the multidisciplinary teams and will support the consultants, clinical fellows, specialist registrars, and clinical research nurses in managing the large Uro-Oncology group clinical trial portfolios. This will facilitate more rapid clinical decision making, an increase in the number of trials opened, together with increased recruitment of patients into new and existing research protocols.This post will also have a particular emphasis on supporting the growing number of radiotherapy related studies in the group. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to participate in the NIHR Associate Principal Investigator Scheme, which would provide practical in conducting clinical trials.The fellow will attend 3-4 appropriate clinics per week and multidisciplinary meetings. In addition, they will participate in clinical research meetings and any other relevant trial planning or trial set-up meetings. The fellow will also spend time reviewing clinical data, writing abstracts/manuscripts, planning new studies and attending educational meetings.

There will also be opportunities to gain experience in other advanced radiotherapy techniques practiced within the Uro-Oncology team.

The Clinical Research Fellow will have the following opportunities within the Department of Clinical Oncology: Audit: Fellows play a key role in Clinical Audit as a member of The Christie Medical staff.

Clinics: Attend 3-4 outpatient clinics per week (seeing new referrals, follow-ups and patients on clinical trials) and are expected to undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of these patients.

Clinical Governance: Fellows are expected to participate in all relevant aspects of clinical governance, including maintaining up-to-date protocols, guidelines and clinical audit, under the supervision of the Consultants in the team.

Professional Development: Fellows should also maintain a level of continuing professional development consistent with the recommendations of the Royal College of Radiologists.

Research: There are excellent opportunities for research within the Department. Fellows are encouraged to contribute to current research projects within the unit and/or set up new projects.

Teaching Commitment

The post holder will be expected to take a limited part in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching as agreed upon by the supervisors.

Line Management

The post holder will be responsible to Dr Yee Pei Song, Consultant Clinical Oncologist, The Christie NHS Foundation Hospital

Continuing Professional DevelopmentThe Trust supports the requirements for continuing professional development (CPD) as laid down by the GMC and surgical colleges and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.

Role PlanningIt is anticipated the post-holder will support up to four clinics per week and spend time in radiotherapy planning. They will be involved in writing abstracts/manuscripts, planning new studies and attending educational meetings.

On call CommitmentsThis role does not require participation in the on-call rota.

Qualifications

Essential

• FRCR or equivalent in Clinical Oncology
• GMC registration

Research / Publications

Desirable

• Evidence of participation in research and/or publications

Training

Essential

• Clinical/Radiation Oncology Training

Experience

Essential

• Experience in urologic oncology
• Experience of working in an academic environment
• Ability to work with the MDT team
• Overview of governance, ethics and other regulatory issues (e.g. data transfer agreements)
• Experience of radiotherapy planning in urological cancers

Desirable

• Familiarity with modern imaging methodologies used in staging patients with urologic oncology
• Understanding of technical radiotherapy and functional imaging
• Track record of significant contribution towards peer-reviewed journal articles
• Track record of successful grant proposals
• Knowledge of cancer research
• Experience with clinical databases

Teaching

Desirable

• Experience in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching

Personal Skills

Essential

• Experience of working independently and within a team environment to achieve timely and valued objectives
• Willingness to forge new collaborations and new ways of working
• Patient friendly
• Professional demeanor

Self-reliance

Essential

• Willingness to learn new skills
• Must be resilient and well organised

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).