Job summary
Clinical Fellow (ST3+ equivalent) inHaematology Early Phase Clinical Trials
NIHR UCLH Clinical Research Facility
Applications are invited for a Clinical Fellow (ST3+ equivalent) in Haematology Early Phase Clinical Trials from February 2024. The aim of this position is to offer comprehensive specialist training in all aspects of running early phase haematology clinical trials including protocol development, regulatory procedures, associated translational research projects and presentation of research at meetings.
Cancer is a major strategic area of UCLH and UCL with a focus on developing novel pathway-directed therapies. There is an excellent infrastructure allowing clinical trials to be linked with basic science, facilitating targeting of specific molecular abnormalities in cancers with therapeutics. UCL is both an Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre and a Cancer Research UK Centre, and the NIHR UCLH Clinical Research Facility (http://www.uclhospitals.brc.nihr.ac.uk/crf/national-institute-health-researchwellcome-uclh-clinical-research-facility) is supported by the NIHR and Cancer Research UK. There are close links between the CRF and the UCL Cancer Institute (http://www.ucl.ac.uk/cancer/) providing excellent opportunities for translational research projects linked to drug development.
Main duties of the job
The aim of this position is to offer comprehensive specialist training in all aspects of early phase Haem-Oncology clinical trials including protocol development, regulatory procedures, associated translational research projects and presentation of research at meetings.
About us
The NIHR UCLH Clinical Research Facility (CRF) opened in February 2009 on the Ground Floor of Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing of UCH, in the heart of Bloomsbury and is now located in a purpose built location on Tottenham Court Road.
It is a partnership between University College London (UCL) and University College London Hospitals (UCLH) NHS Foundation Trust. The facility is funded principally by the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR).
The CRF is also supported by funding from Cancer Research UK and the Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre (ECMC). It has a remit to progress high quality clinical research in any domain but with a specific focus on early-phase clinical trials and experimental medicine
Job description
Job responsibilities
This full-time, fixed-term post will be for a period of 12 months from February 2024. Eligibility for full GMC Registration is essential and possession of MRCP or equivalent is necessary. Specialist training in haematology or oncology and competency in prescribing chemotherapy is required, experience in clinical trial work is desirable.
This post would be particularly suitable for a trainee who intends to pursue an academic haematology career with an interest in translational research and drug development. However the post also will provide important training in generic and transferable skills for non-academic trainees.
The post holder will also provide cross cover to support Medical Oncology Principal Investigators undertaking early phase trials. The portfolio will include both commercially sponsored as well as academic investigator-led studies. The post-holder will be responsible for the day to day running of the early phase trials program as part of the clinical team. There may be opportunities to develop translational research projects in conjunction with PIs at the UCL Cancer Institute.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This full-time, fixed-term post will be for a period of 12 months from February 2024. Eligibility for full GMC Registration is essential and possession of MRCP or equivalent is necessary. Specialist training in haematology or oncology and competency in prescribing chemotherapy is required, experience in clinical trial work is desirable.
This post would be particularly suitable for a trainee who intends to pursue an academic haematology career with an interest in translational research and drug development. However the post also will provide important training in generic and transferable skills for non-academic trainees.
The post holder will also provide cross cover to support Medical Oncology Principal Investigators undertaking early phase trials. The portfolio will include both commercially sponsored as well as academic investigator-led studies. The post-holder will be responsible for the day to day running of the early phase trials program as part of the clinical team. There may be opportunities to develop translational research projects in conjunction with PIs at the UCL Cancer Institute.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree
- Membership of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent
- GMC registration and entry on the appropriate GMC Specialist Register
- Completed core medial training or equivalent
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Competency in prescribing chemotherapy
- Experience of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
- Clinical audit experience
Desirable
- Undergoing or completed higher specialist training in Haematology or equivalent (eg oncology)
- Experience in early phase clinical Trials
- Experience in oncology
- Experience of laboratory research
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability and commitment to teach in a clinical setting
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload, to delegate responsibility as appropriate and to supervise staff
- Good inter-personal skills with an ability to work co-operatively in a multidisciplinary setting
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment & on own initiative
- Excellent communication skills/verbal and written. Good command of written and spoken English
- Understanding of research methodology
Knowledge
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Clinical Governance framework of the NHS (including Research governance) and understanding of current changes in the organisation and management structures of the NHS. Ability to act within these parameters.
General
Essential
- Member of Medical Defence organisation
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree
- Membership of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent
- GMC registration and entry on the appropriate GMC Specialist Register
- Completed core medial training or equivalent
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Competency in prescribing chemotherapy
- Experience of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
- Clinical audit experience
Desirable
- Undergoing or completed higher specialist training in Haematology or equivalent (eg oncology)
- Experience in early phase clinical Trials
- Experience in oncology
- Experience of laboratory research
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability and commitment to teach in a clinical setting
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload, to delegate responsibility as appropriate and to supervise staff
- Good inter-personal skills with an ability to work co-operatively in a multidisciplinary setting
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment & on own initiative
- Excellent communication skills/verbal and written. Good command of written and spoken English
- Understanding of research methodology
Knowledge
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Clinical Governance framework of the NHS (including Research governance) and understanding of current changes in the organisation and management structures of the NHS. Ability to act within these parameters.
General
Essential
- Member of Medical Defence organisation
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).
