Job summary
Co-funded by Velindre Charitable Funds and the Wales Cancer Research Centre (WCRC), this role provides an opportunity for an exceptional oncology trainee to pursue a laboratory-based research degree (MD) with a high-profile academic group at Cardiff University (CU). In addition, the CRF will support the delivery of cutting-edge clinical research at the Cardiff Cancer Research Hub (CCRH), based at the University Hospital of Wales and Velindre Cancer Centre.
Main duties of the job
This fellowship will focus on developing and performing translational radiotherapy research in brain cancer. The focus of work will include studying cancer stem cell regulators in malignant gliomas and joint academic and clinical supervisors will mentor the CRF. The CRF will join the Cardiff radiotherapy CRF group as well as the productive multi-disciplinary brain research group in Cardiff, and through this group there will be opportunities for involvement in the wider clinical and research developments in brain cancer in Cardiff.
This provides a rare opportunity for a trainee oncologist to undertake a dedicated period of research, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to become a future cancer research leader for Velindre Cancer Centre and Wales. They will be supported to take up clinical academic or NHS research consultant posts thereafter.
About us
Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and ouraward-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.
Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.
If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.
Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- oQualified Medical Practitioner
- oMRCP
- oFull GMC Registration and License to Practise
Desirable
- oMSc, BSc or FRCR (Part 1 and 2)
- oKnowledge of grant applications
- oKnowledge of process through R&D for clinical trials
Values
Essential
- oExcellence in Patient care
- oAdhere to trust values
Experience
Essential
- oClinical experience in managing outpatient and inpatient oncology patients
- oOncology experience including exposure to the principles of managing patients participating in cancer clinical trials
- oSkills in preparing and delivering presentations and reports
- oIT skills particularly in the use of MS office applications
- oAnalytical skills - able to analyse and present complex research data, in a range of formats to a variety of audiences
Desirable
- oOncology experience to STR level
- oExperience of working in or managing acute oncology patients
- oFamiliarity in the principles of management of patients participating in clinical research
- oProven ability to manage own time and deliver a range of tasks to deadlines
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- oProven ability to use IT to deliver presentations and write reports
- oProven ability critically appraise literature
- oProven ability to demonstrate creativity, innovation and team-working within work
Desirable
- oAbility to speak Welsh
- oProven ability to work without close supervision
- oProven ability to adapt to the changing requirements of the Higher Education community.
- oOrganisation and time management skills to manage and deliver a range of task and project tight deadlines
- oAttention to detail
- oFlexible approach to working, including problem solving skills, management of change and a desire to develop knowledge
Other
Essential
- oFlexibility of working times
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- oQualified Medical Practitioner
- oMRCP
- oFull GMC Registration and License to Practise
Desirable
- oMSc, BSc or FRCR (Part 1 and 2)
- oKnowledge of grant applications
- oKnowledge of process through R&D for clinical trials
Values
Essential
- oExcellence in Patient care
- oAdhere to trust values
Experience
Essential
- oClinical experience in managing outpatient and inpatient oncology patients
- oOncology experience including exposure to the principles of managing patients participating in cancer clinical trials
- oSkills in preparing and delivering presentations and reports
- oIT skills particularly in the use of MS office applications
- oAnalytical skills - able to analyse and present complex research data, in a range of formats to a variety of audiences
Desirable
- oOncology experience to STR level
- oExperience of working in or managing acute oncology patients
- oFamiliarity in the principles of management of patients participating in clinical research
- oProven ability to manage own time and deliver a range of tasks to deadlines
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- oProven ability to use IT to deliver presentations and write reports
- oProven ability critically appraise literature
- oProven ability to demonstrate creativity, innovation and team-working within work
Desirable
- oAbility to speak Welsh
- oProven ability to work without close supervision
- oProven ability to adapt to the changing requirements of the Higher Education community.
- oOrganisation and time management skills to manage and deliver a range of task and project tight deadlines
- oAttention to detail
- oFlexible approach to working, including problem solving skills, management of change and a desire to develop knowledge
Other
Essential
- oFlexibility of working times
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
