{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nClinical Fellow- Research- Renal Cancer with The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester, United Kingdom\n\n Detailed job description and main responsibilities DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The medical establishment provides: There are currently three substantive consultants working in the Renal cancer disease group (Dr Tom Waddell, Dr Manon Pillai and Dr Victoria Foy), each with a part-time contribution to renal cancer. The appointee will be at The Christie and will be based within the Department of Medical Oncology under the supervision of the three consultants. The post-holder will work closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team and will support the consultants, clinical fellows, specialty trainees, CNSs and ANPs. They will also support the research team in managing the renal disease group clinical trials portfolio. This will help to facilitate an increase in the number of available recruiting trials, together with increased recruitment of patients into new and existing research protocols. Clinical Research fellows will have the following opportunities within the Department of Medical Oncology: • Audit: Fellows play a key role in Clinical Audit as a member of The Christie Medical staff. • Clinics: Research fellows in Medical Oncology usually attend a number of 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. • Education: There are numerous courses organised annually by the School of Oncology at The Christie. Please refer to The School of Oncology website: http://www.christie.nhs.uk/school-of-oncology.aspx • Protocol Development: Fellows may assist with the revision and development of evidence-based clinical trial protocols for patients. • 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. The Manchester Cancer Research Centre has been established to bring together the expertise, ambition and resources of partner organisations, which include the University of Manchester, the Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute, Cancer Research UK, in addition to The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. In addition, there is an annual research event where all Medical Oncology fellows are encouraged to present their ongoing research and a little about themselves. There are also weekly teaching sessions in practical life skills related to Medical Oncology, such as interview skills, oral presentation skills, curriculum vitae preparation, media training, career development etc. C o ntinuing Professional Development The 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 The weekly timetable for the post is flexible and can be agreed with Dr Tom Waddell prior to commencement in post. As outlined previously, this would include a maximum of two research and two NHS clinics per week. On call Commitments This role does not require participation in the on-call rota. PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential for the post Desirable for the post METHOD OF ASSESSMENT 1. ATTAINMENTS Educational Qualifications Awarded MRCP (or equivalent) qualification Prior formal research qualification (MRes, MD, PhD etc) CE Professional Qualifications General Medical Council (GMC) registration CE Research / Publications Evidence of prior publications Recent publication in a peer-reviewed journal AF 2. TRAINING Good understanding of clinical trials in oncology Prior direct trials experience in cancer esp renal cancer I 3. EXPERIENCE Job Specific Have clinical experience in Medical Oncology Have clinical experience in renal cancer AF Management / Audit Participation in clinical audit Leading a clinical audit AF 4. TEACHING Previous delivery of a teaching presentation / journal club Ongoing involvement in teaching AF 5. PERSONAL SKILLS Acceptability Leadership Good team player Evidence of previous leadership role I Self- reliance Good written and verbal communication skills I Motivation Proactive and flexible approach to work Willing to undergo training and to learn new skills as required. I 6. CIRCUMSTANCES Domicile Within 30 minutes travel time to the hospital. Occupational Health Clearance. Enhanced CRB Clearance. I Abbreviations for Methods of Assessment: AF - Application Form I - Interview R - References CE - Certification Evidence Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Awarded MRCP (or equivalent) qualification General Medical Council (GMC) registration Evidence of prior publications Desirable criteria Prior formal research qualification (MRes, MD, PhD etc) Recent publication in a peer-reviewed journal Experience Essential criteria Have clinical experience in Medical Oncology Participation in clinical audit Previous delivery of a teaching presentation / journal club Desirable criteria Have clinical experience in renal cancer Leading a clinical audit Ongoing involvement in teaching Training Essential criteria Good understanding of clinical trials in oncology Desirable criteria Prior direct trials experience in cancer esp renal cancer Personal skills Essential criteria Good team player Good written and verbal communication skills Proactive and flexible approach to work Willing to undergo training and to learn new skills as required. Circumstances Domicile Essential criteria Within 30 minutes travel time to the hospital. Enhanced CRB Clearance. Occupational Health Clearance. The closing date for this post may be extended if there are insufficient applicants or brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants. We want to ensure that everyone who works at the Christie or uses our services is welcomed, valued and treated with dignity and respect. The Christie values diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all and fair representation across the organisation at all levels. In support of these commitments, we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority people and people with disabilities for this post. Appointment will be only on merit. We are committed to creating a balanced and diverse workforce. As such we welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Together we will foster inclusion and tackle inequity and health inequalities in cancer care. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy All positions within the Christie are subject to the receipt of satisfactory written references, medical clearance and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK. Some roles will require a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Please note if you are successfully appointed to a post with this Trust, you will be required to pay for your own DBS Disclosure. By applying for this post you are agreeing to The Christie NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Please note, all communication regarding your application will be made via email, please ensure you check your junk/spam folders as emails are sometimes filtered there. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, I regret that on this occasion your application will have been unsuccessful. The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and will form part of the recruitment process. In the event that you are successful following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer. Overseas candidates wishing to apply for this position and who would require immigration sponsorship, may wish to self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post on the UKVI website. You should be aware the Trust operates a No Smoking Policy and therefore employees are not permitted to smoke at work. Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Documents to download JD & PS (PDF, 245.3KB) The Christie Values and Behaviours (PDF, 919.5KB) Strategy Brochure (PDF, 1.0MB) Trust Membership - Christie Talent (PDF, 23.0KB) Travel to The Christie (PDF, 3.8MB) "}