Clinical Research Fellow

Job responsibilities

ORGANISATIONAL ARRANGEMENTSThis post is for a 12-month fixed term contract for a clinical Fellow to join the Medical Oncologymelanoma service for 40 hours per week.This post is for 40 hours per week

Role PurposeThis is a 10 session SpR equivalent Trust Grade post. It is based at the Christie site in the departmentof Medical Oncology. This position is suitable for individuals who wish to gain specialist training andexperience in the care of patients with melanoma, and further training in early phase clinical trials.The Melanoma Team is a multi-disciplinary team of surgeons, oncologists and research staff. Thereare 4 plastic surgeons, 2 clinical oncologists, 4 medical oncologists and a large clinical research team.The oncology team covers a population of > 3.5 million and sees approximately 2250 new patients ayear with high-risk primary or advanced disease. The team is a major contributor to clinical researchat a national and international level. We work closely with colleagues in the CRUK ManchesterInstitute, one of 3 CRUK Super Centres in the UK, and with colleagues at the University ofManchester (, Dr Adam Hurlstone). Manchester Cancer Research Centre has prioritised melanomaas one of six areas in which it will be internationally leading in research.The post will offer experience in cutting edge research in personalised medicine andimmunotherapy, Early Phase trials methodology and conduct, and experience in managing complexcases in an academic tertiary care centre with an international reputation. In addition, there areongoing projects inn toxicity management, late effects and on the use of big data and interrogationof national data-sets. It is expected the successful applicant will publish a number of papers as aresult of their attachment, and there will be an opportunity to develop novel research projects.

The role will be responsible for:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Main Duties: To work as a Clinical Fellow at the Christie under the supervision of Professor Paul Lorigan, Dr Avinash Gupta, Dr Patricio Serra and Dr Rebecca Lee. This will involve close liaison with other members of the multidisciplinary team in particular surgeons, research nurses and data managers. A major role of the post will be to implement evidence based best practice for patients who are being treated on clinical trials at the Christie and to develop and support associated clinical research.2. Clinical Management: to work closely with and support the team in the management of patients with melanoma. An important role of the Clinical Fellow will be to have direct involvement in the day-to-day clinical management of patients under the supervision of the consultant whether or not they are being managed within the confines of a clinical trial, and to attend relevant MDTs, radiology and educational meetings.3. Clinics: the Clinical Fellow will be required to support research and NHS clinics, typically 4clinics per week: examples - Monday am (treatment and research), Monday pm (new andfollow-up), Wednesday pm (new, FU and treatments), Thursday (new).4. Protocols: the post holder will be expected to revise and develop evidence-based protocolsfor patients. He/she will be expected to undertake the administrative duties associated withthe care of these patients.5. Professional Development: He/she will maintain a level of continuing professionaldevelopment consistent with the recommendations of the Royal College of Physicians.Appropriate arrangements for study leave will be made in conjunction with colleagues. Afund, administered by the Director of Service for the support of study leave exists within theTrust. The post holder will also be required to undergo an appraisal.6. Junior Doctor Training: the post holder will be expected to contribute actively to the trainingof ST1 & 2s in medical oncology and of medical students from the University of ManchesterThe post holder will also be expected to help in the training of nursing and multidisciplinarystaff in both inpatient and outpatient departments.7. Clinical Governance: the post holder will be expected to participate in all relevant aspects ofclinical governance, including maintaining up to date protocols, guidelines and clinical audit,under the supervision of the other consultants in the unit.8. Audit: the appointee will play a full role in clinical audit as a member of the Christie HospitalMedical Staff.9. Research: there are excellent opportunities for research within the department. Theappointee will be encouraged to contribute to current research projects within the unitand/or set up new projects in consultation with supervisors. Successful candidates will beencouraged to submit research findings for presentation at national or internationalmeetings and will be supported to attend these.

On call: the post does not attract an on-call commitment.

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 Planning

Provisional Sessional Timetable for Clinical Fellow in Medical Oncology

Proposed Sessional Activities:CLINICALOutpatients Clinic 4Ward Rounds 1MDT 0.25Clinical meeting/Morbidity and mortality meeting 0.5Support of research nurses/data managers 1-2Personal research and CPD 3-4

A sessional activity is 4 hours

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

AM

Research clinic

Educational meeting (once a month) Personal Research &CPDSupport for researchnurses/data managers

Ward round Supportresearch staff

Personal research &CPDSupport for researchnurses/datamanagersWeekly researchmeeting

Personal research& CPD

PM

Clinic

Research clinicSpecialist meeting(once a month)

Clinic

MDT alternate weeks Clinic

Personal research& CPDSupport researchstaff

Qualifications

Essential

• MRCP, or equivalent
• GMC registration

Desirable

• MD or PhD

Research / Publications

Essential

• Some experience in research

Desirable

• Presentations at national meetings
• Publication in peer reviewed journals

Training

Essential

• Experience in teaching undergraduates

Desirable

• Experience of teaching postgraduates

Teaching

Essential

• Experience of and ability to teach junior medical staff, medical students and nurses

Personal Skills

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills
• Professional demeanour
• Confident in ability but knows own limitations
• Evidence of clinical leadership skills
• Excellent written and oral skills
• Flexibility, commitment and compatibility with colleagues
• Ability to work under pressure
• Capacity for staff motivation
• Evidence of interest in the subject of oncology

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).