Clinical Research Fellow in Oncology inBristol inBristol PUBLISHED 28 MAY 2024

Good communication skills - evidence of ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels.
Job summary

Clinical Research Fellow in Oncology
This post is an opportunity to gain experience in the conduct of oncology clinical trials as well as clinical work in urological and breast cancers at the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre (BHOC). The post will provide comprehensive experience in the management of breast and urological cancers including systemic therapies, stereotactic radiotherapy, brachytherapy and the use of radio-isotopes and is for up to 2 years.

This post is ideally suitable for trainees in Medical/Clinical Oncology who wish to incorporate a formal research aspect in their oncological specialisation and is suitable for applicants who are aspiring to join the Clinical/ Medical Oncology training programme ST1-ST3 Level or post CCT candidates.

Main duties of the job

The responsibilities will be tailored to the successful applicant and will include:1. Undertaking Breast and Urological Cancer clinical management with regular weekly clinics2. Assessment of patients who attend as outpatients for radiotherapy and chemotherapy providing cover for incidental medical problems between clinical reviews3. Providing inpatient supervision as required including helping on the BHOC Acute Care (acute oncology) assessment unit.4. Attending Breast and Urological Cancer MDTs and CCMs.5. Assisting in the recruitment and supervision of patients in clinical trials6. Exposure to radiotherapy including planning and brachytherapy

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specifications for further details of this position.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specifications for further details of this position.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • At least 24 months experience of general medicine at minimum CT1 (or equivalent level)
  • Experience in Oncology
  • Experience working in the NHS
Desirable

  • Research experience
  • Understanding of ICH,GCP
  • Experience in management of breast and/or urological cancers
Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Able to use Microsoft Office, e-mail, internet, PACS
  • Able to undertake and to delegate responsibility
  • Ability to cope with stress
  • Good communication skills - evidence of ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
  • Able to work in a multi-disciplinary team both in a clinical and research context
  • Attention to detail
Desirable

  • Knowledge of principles of Audit
Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Registration With GMC or Eligibility for Registration with GMC
  • MBBS or equivalent
Desirable

  • ICH-GCP Training
  • Research Training
  • Experience in clinical audit
Additional and Aptitudes

Essential

  • An interest in clinical research
Desirable

  • Flexibility taking on different challenges and adapting to achieve goals
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • At least 24 months experience of general medicine at minimum CT1 (or equivalent level)
  • Experience in Oncology
  • Experience working in the NHS
Desirable

  • Research experience
  • Understanding of ICH,GCP
  • Experience in management of breast and/or urological cancers
Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Able to use Microsoft Office, e-mail, internet, PACS
  • Able to undertake and to delegate responsibility
  • Ability to cope with stress
  • Good communication skills - evidence of ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
  • Able to work in a multi-disciplinary team both in a clinical and research context
  • Attention to detail
Desirable

  • Knowledge of principles of Audit
Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Registration With GMC or Eligibility for Registration with GMC
  • MBBS or equivalent
Desirable

  • ICH-GCP Training
  • Research Training
  • Experience in clinical audit
Additional and Aptitudes

Essential

  • An interest in clinical research
Desirable

  • Flexibility taking on different challenges and adapting to achieve goals
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 .

From 6 April 2, 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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
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 .

From 6 April 2, 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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address

Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre

22 Horfield Rd

Bristol

BS2 8ED

Employer's website
Job summary

Clinical Research Fellow in Oncology
This post is an opportunity to gain experience in the conduct of oncology clinical trials as well as clinical work in urological and breast cancers at the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre (BHOC). The post will provide comprehensive experience in the management of breast and urological cancers including systemic therapies, stereotactic radiotherapy, brachytherapy and the use of radio-isotopes and is for up to 2 years.

This post is ideally suitable for trainees in Medical/Clinical Oncology who wish to incorporate a formal research aspect in their oncological specialisation and is suitable for applicants who are aspiring to join the Clinical/ Medical Oncology training programme ST1-ST3 Level or post CCT candidates.

Main duties of the job

The responsibilities will be tailored to the successful applicant and will include:1. Undertaking Breast and Urological Cancer clinical management with regular weekly clinics2. Assessment of patients who attend as outpatients for radiotherapy and chemotherapy providing cover for incidental medical problems between clinical reviews3. Providing inpatient supervision as required including helping on the BHOC Acute Care (acute oncology) assessment unit.4. Attending Breast and Urological Cancer MDTs and CCMs.5. Assisting in the recruitment and supervision of patients in clinical trials6. Exposure to radiotherapy including planning and brachytherapy

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specifications for further details of this position.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specifications for further details of this position.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • At least 24 months experience of general medicine at minimum CT1 (or equivalent level)
  • Experience in Oncology
  • Experience working in the NHS
Desirable

  • Research experience
  • Understanding of ICH,GCP
  • Experience in management of breast and/or urological cancers
Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Able to use Microsoft Office, e-mail, internet, PACS
  • Able to undertake and to delegate responsibility
  • Ability to cope with stress
  • Good communication skills - evidence of ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
  • Able to work in a multi-disciplinary team both in a clinical and research context
  • Attention to detail
Desirable

  • Knowledge of principles of Audit
Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Registration With GMC or Eligibility for Registration with GMC
  • MBBS or equivalent
Desirable

  • ICH-GCP Training
  • Research Training
  • Experience in clinical audit
Additional and Aptitudes

Essential

  • An interest in clinical research
Desirable

  • Flexibility taking on different challenges and adapting to achieve goals
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • At least 24 months experience of general medicine at minimum CT1 (or equivalent level)
  • Experience in Oncology
  • Experience working in the NHS
Desirable

  • Research experience
  • Understanding of ICH,GCP
  • Experience in management of breast and/or urological cancers
Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Able to use Microsoft Office, e-mail, internet, PACS
  • Able to undertake and to delegate responsibility
  • Ability to cope with stress
  • Good communication skills - evidence of ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
  • Able to work in a multi-disciplinary team both in a clinical and research context
  • Attention to detail
Desirable

  • Knowledge of principles of Audit
Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Registration With GMC or Eligibility for Registration with GMC
  • MBBS or equivalent
Desirable

  • ICH-GCP Training
  • Research Training
  • Experience in clinical audit
Additional and Aptitudes

Essential

  • An interest in clinical research
Desirable

  • Flexibility taking on different challenges and adapting to achieve goals
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 .

From 6 April 2, 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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
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 .

From 6 April 2, 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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address

Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre

22 Horfield Rd

Bristol

BS2 8ED

Employer's website


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