Clinical Research Fellow in Medical Oncology inManchester inManchester PUBLISHED 22 MAY 2024

Detailed job description and main responsibilities



DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


Depending on the projects, the successful applicant will need to divide their time between research and a moderate clinical commitment; this may involve clinical research and audit activities, including protocol-writing.

The post will be based within the Department of Medical Oncology under the supervision of a consultant clinician.

The post-holder will work closely with other members of the respective multidisciplinary teams and will support the consultants, clinical fellows, specialist registrar, and clinical research nurses in managing the disease 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.

Fellows will attend appropriate clinics per week (
a maximum of two research and two NHS clinics
), and multidisciplinary meetings. In addition, they will participate in clinical research meetings and any other relevant trial planning or trial set-up meetings. Fellows will also spend time reviewing clinical data, writing abstracts/manuscripts, planning new studies and attending educational meetings.


Key accountabilities


Clinical Research fellows will have the following opportunities within the Department of Medical Oncology:

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  Audit:
  Fellows play a key role in Clinical Audit as a member of The Christie Medical staff.
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  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.
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  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 disease group.
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  Education:
  There are numerous courses organised annually by the School of Oncology at The Christie. Please refer to The School of Oncology website: www.jobsincare.com/job/jkKtnHVT addition, there is an annual research event where all Medical Oncology fellows are encouraged to present their on-going 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.
  
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    Professional Development
    : Fellows should also maintain a level of continuing professional development consistent with the recommendations of the Royal College of Physicians. Appropriate arrangements for study leave will be made in conjunction with colleagues. There is the potential to attend national/international meetings (when this is an option) to present research work and fellows are expected to be involved in writing papers and reviews, and will also be required to undergo an annual appraisal.
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    Protocol Development:
    Fellows may also assist with the revision and development of evidence-based clinical trial protocols for patients.
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    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.
  
  Post holders are committed to delivering at least four of the following:
  
  
  • Successfully complete a clinical audit.
  • Actively participate in at least one national or international meeting (abstract presentation).
  • Successfully publish at least two first-author peer-reviewed manuscripts.
  • Aid income generation through assistance in development and writing of investigator-led studies/grant applications for research projects.
  • Increase the international profile of the Disease Group, The Christie School of Oncology and The Christie Medical Oncology Fellowship programme.
  • Representation from The Christie on international professional committees
  
  Person specification
  
  
  
  Person specification
  
  
  
  Essential criteria
  
  
  • Have completed or currently completing general professional training, hold full GMC registration and International Academic English Language Testing System (IELTS) proficiency (at time of commencing position) (if appropriate).
  • Have clinical experience in Medical Oncology.
  • Have excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and organise own workload and that of others, and be able to work to strict deadlines, using own initiative.
  • Pay meticulous attention to detail.
  • Be able to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Have a proactive and flexible approach to work, and be willing to undergo training and to learn new skills, as required.
  • Have the ability to communicate effectively, confidently and independently with physicians, scientists, administrators at all levels.
  
  Desirable criteria
  
  
  • Experience of research.
  • Be able to use databases.
  • Experience of statistical packages for data analysis.
  • Have been awarded MRCP (or equivalent) status.
  • Have demonstrated commitment to the disease group.
  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, 466.4KB)
  • 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)