Job summary
Applications are invited for a Clinical Research Fellow in Lymphoma. This is a 12month clinical research fellowship, with possibility of extension, conducting research projects focussed on clinical and translational research (predominantly lymphoma). The post will support both the research and clinical duties of the GI/lymphoma unit (including both two new patient/follow up clinics each week in addition to up to two research clinics per week).Applicants must be eligible for full GMC registration, hold a national training number in a relevant specialty (medical, clinical oncology, gastroenterology or haematology) and MRCP equivalent.
Main duties of the job
The post is suited towards either:- A core medical trainee 2 (CMT2 trainee) interested in acquiring medical oncology and research experience prior to applying for specialist training in oncology; or- A post CCT trainee looking to develop their lymphoma knowledge in more detail and to gain experience in running, managing and devising clinical and translational trials in lymphoma. To fulfil the requirements of the post, applicants must be eligible for full GMC registration, hold a national training number in a relevant specialty (medical, clinical oncology, gastroenterology or haematology) and MRCP equivalent.
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust has an international reputation for high quality patient care, education and research and its partnership with The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) has created the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Europe. This role is based within the GI/lymphoma unit at The Royal Marsden (located at two sites - Sutton, Surrey and Chelsea, London), which is world renowned for excellence in clinical care and clinical research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Develop clinical research skills in order to propose, design and develop academic institutional and/or multicentre clinical trials with support from the consultants and experienced statisticians and trial managers working within the GI/lymphoma unit
Develop grant writing skills for peer reviewed funding and/or endorsement of academic clinical and translational studies. This includes understanding how to appropriately cost a study and attribute the costs of healthcare research as required by major research funders
Develop skills to design translational research protocols in collaboration with clinician scientists and statisticians
Learn how to work collaboratively with industry in order to conduct investigator[1]initiated academic trials of anti-cancers drugs in lymphoma patients
Understand how to engage and involve patients and the public in clinical research in lymphoma
For a full list of all main duties please see attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Develop clinical research skills in order to propose, design and develop academic institutional and/or multicentre clinical trials with support from the consultants and experienced statisticians and trial managers working within the GI/lymphoma unit
Develop grant writing skills for peer reviewed funding and/or endorsement of academic clinical and translational studies. This includes understanding how to appropriately cost a study and attribute the costs of healthcare research as required by major research funders
Develop skills to design translational research protocols in collaboration with clinician scientists and statisticians
Learn how to work collaboratively with industry in order to conduct investigator[1]initiated academic trials of anti-cancers drugs in lymphoma patients
Understand how to engage and involve patients and the public in clinical research in lymphoma
For a full list of all main duties please see attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full GMC registration
- MRCP or equivalent
- National training number (NTN) in relevant specialty
Desirable
- Trainee in medical oncology, clinical oncology, gastroenterology or haematology.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full GMC registration
- MRCP or equivalent
- National training number (NTN) in relevant specialty
Desirable
- Trainee in medical oncology, clinical oncology, gastroenterology or haematology.
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).
