Job summary
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The Clinical Research Fellowship provides an opportunity for an individual who is interested in pursuing a career in academic oncology to undertake a period of research leading to the successful completion of a PhD.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be able to choose from 3 - 5 shortlisted research projects. The successful candidate must register for postgraduate studies in the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences (FHLS) at the University of Liverpool for 3-years. The CRF will be required to undertake nominal clinical work which will ideally be aligned to the area of research. Work will be carried out at CCCL and at peripheral clinics across Merseyside and Cheshire. This post does not attract an on-call supplement. However, the successful candidate may be able to join the existing CCC on-call rota if there is a slot available. The research fellow is responsible for registering and maintaining patient records. CCC requires familiarity with its computerised information system and the post holder will need to become familiar with this to carry out their duties. Appropriate training will be given. It is the responsbility of all employees to support the risk management policies within CCC and will require working with relevant Directorate to ensure risks to patients, staff and public are identified using the clinical and non-clinical incident reporting system.
About us
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's leading cancer centres providing highly specialist cancer care to a population of 2.4m people across Cheshire and Merseyside, and the surrounding areas, including North Wales and the Isle of Man.
Our vision is to not only maintain this level of commitment to excellence but to work with our academic and healthcare partners across the region to ensure care, treatment and patient outcomes continuously improve in the future. We are very proud of all our expert and loyal staff and we welcome people who share the collective aim of delivering excellence in everything that we do.
Our values represent who we are and what we believe in. They define how we act to deliver the best possible care for our patients and shape The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre as a great place to work.
We are -
- Kind
- Empowered
- Responsible
- Inclusive
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent degree
- MRCP (UK) full diploma or equivalent
- Specialist Trainee in Oncology (ST3 or above)
Desirable
- Although not essential, evidence of intercalated research during medical studies
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment with a license to practice
- Evidence of achievement of CT/ST competences in medicine and oncology at time of application supported by evidence from work-based assessments of clinical performance (DOPS, Mini-CEX, CBD, ACAT) and Multi-Source Feedback or equivalent, ARCP or Equivalent
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- knowledge of relevant scientific questions/advances in cancer therapeutics and biology
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent degree
- MRCP (UK) full diploma or equivalent
- Specialist Trainee in Oncology (ST3 or above)
Desirable
- Although not essential, evidence of intercalated research during medical studies
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment with a license to practice
- Evidence of achievement of CT/ST competences in medicine and oncology at time of application supported by evidence from work-based assessments of clinical performance (DOPS, Mini-CEX, CBD, ACAT) and Multi-Source Feedback or equivalent, ARCP or Equivalent
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- knowledge of relevant scientific questions/advances in cancer therapeutics and biology
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).
