Job summary
Clinical Research Fellow in Early Phase Cancer Trials
This is a rare opportunity to join the early phase trial team delivering novel therapies to cancer patients at Velindre Cancer Centre and the Clinical Research Facility at University Hospital Wales in Cardiff. The post involves trial patient management and also research activity, the exact nature can be tailored to the interests of the successful candidate.
For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Robert Jones - Robert.Hugh.Jones@wales.nhs.uk
This post is full-time (40 hours per week), fixed term for one year and available from 1st April 2025.
Please be aware that Velindre reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be receivedVelindre University NHS Trust is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds who have the ambition to create a University which seeks to fulfil our social, cultural and economic obligation to Cardiff, Wales, and the world. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible
Main duties of the job
To conduct research within early phase oncology trial research and contribute to the overall research performance of Velindre and Cardiff University, carrying out research contributing to improvements in delivery of early phase oncology clinical trials and leading to the publishing of work in high-quality journals. The post is also designed to generate research proposals that can be submitted to gain funding to undertake higher research degree.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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 apply the key principles of value based 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
- Qualified Medical Practitioner
- MRCP
- Full GMC Registration and License to Practice
- SCE - Speciality Certificate Examination in Medical Oncology or equivalent.
Desirable
- MSc, BSc, PhD
- Knowledge of grant applications
- Knowledge of process through R&D for clinical trials Proven publication record.
Skills/ Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience at the ST4 level or higher in medical oncology.
- Oncology experience including recruiting and management of patients into clinical trials.
- Skills in preparing and delivering presentations and reports.
- IT skills particularly in the use of MS office applications
- Analytical skills - able to analyse and present complex data, in a range of formats to a varietyof audiences.
Desirable
- Oncology experience to STR level
- Experience of working in or managing patients requiring high dependency/ intensive care
- Proven ability to manage own time and deliver a range of tasks to deadlines
- Experience of Phase oncology 1 trials
- Skills in educating in several teaching styles and multidisciplinary
Communication/ Team Working
Essential
- Proven ability to use IT to deliver presentations and write reports.
- Proven ability critically appraise literature.
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Proven ability to work without close supervision
- Proven ability to adapt to the changing requirements of the Higher Education community.
- Organisation and time management skills to manage and deliver a range of task and project tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Flexible approach to working, including problem solving skills, management of change and a desire to develop knowledge
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Qualified Medical Practitioner
- MRCP
- Full GMC Registration and License to Practice
- SCE - Speciality Certificate Examination in Medical Oncology or equivalent.
Desirable
- MSc, BSc, PhD
- Knowledge of grant applications
- Knowledge of process through R&D for clinical trials Proven publication record.
Skills/ Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience at the ST4 level or higher in medical oncology.
- Oncology experience including recruiting and management of patients into clinical trials.
- Skills in preparing and delivering presentations and reports.
- IT skills particularly in the use of MS office applications
- Analytical skills - able to analyse and present complex data, in a range of formats to a varietyof audiences.
Desirable
- Oncology experience to STR level
- Experience of working in or managing patients requiring high dependency/ intensive care
- Proven ability to manage own time and deliver a range of tasks to deadlines
- Experience of Phase oncology 1 trials
- Skills in educating in several teaching styles and multidisciplinary
Communication/ Team Working
Essential
- Proven ability to use IT to deliver presentations and write reports.
- Proven ability critically appraise literature.
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Proven ability to work without close supervision
- Proven ability to adapt to the changing requirements of the Higher Education community.
- Organisation and time management skills to manage and deliver a range of task and project tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Flexible approach to working, including problem solving skills, management of change and a desire to develop knowledge
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).
