Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Fellow to join the Oncology team at St Luke's Cancer Centre at the Royal Surrey County Hospital. The Trust is delighted to invite an experienced or new Clinical Fellow to join our service in a fixed term - 1 year role with a possibility of extending the role to 2 years and an MD/PhD degree.
The project in development is within the chemotherapy and frailty field and working with Professor Agnieszka Michael . The postholder will be joining a team working with patients undergoing cancer treatment and will set up and run a clinical trial that will form a foundation for research into frailty and Electronic Frailty Index in cancer patients treated with chemotherapy . There will be the opportunity to work closely with the researchers from the University of Surrey and extend the project into an MD/PhD research degree. The candidate will be required to continue with clinical work (outpatients clinic) for one day a week to maintain clinical skills.
Main duties of the job
The role involves taking a clinical lead on the frailty research project and setting up a trial to evaluate electronic frailty index in patients undergoing cancer treatment. The role involves working with a team of oncologists, Data Managers, Trials Administrators, Cancer Research Network Manager and the R and D Team. The post will be closely linked to the University of Surrey's team of researchers and an opportunity to undertake an MD/PhD project in cancer and frailty, will be a part of this project. The appointee will attend a regular oncology clinic once per week and work closely with the multi-disciplinary team. Training in basic research methodology and good clinical practice will be provided.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
We have received an overall Good rating from the CQC with Medical care (including older peoples care), End of Life Care and Maternity services being deemed Outstanding by the CQC.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Whilst the needs of the service are paramount, individual training needs of the Clinical Fellow are taken into account in the job plans. The post-holders main duties are to provide support to the research team and include (depending upon experience):
- Attend a minimum of one clinic per week, (subject to the relevant Royal College out of program experience guidance).
- For clinical trials-
- To facilitate clinical research in accordance with ICH - GCP
- To work with the research team and the supervisor to build the resources required for cancer frailty research trials
Education and Training
- Disseminate research by preparing and presenting papers and posters for meetings, conferences and publications.
- To organise educational sessions for registrars as appropriate
- Contribute to the Team meetings by providing educational session
Quality, Clinical Governance and Research
- Work according to ICH GCP
- To support the team in preparation by providing expert medial advice and guidance in a timely way to resolve any issues/queries
- To contribute to the overall improvement of governance within the team through shared learning opportunities and supporting others to share experience
- Access will be provided to secretarial support, a computer, Internet access, e-mail facilities, a fax and telephone
Job description
Job responsibilities
Whilst the needs of the service are paramount, individual training needs of the Clinical Fellow are taken into account in the job plans. The post-holders main duties are to provide support to the research team and include (depending upon experience):
- Attend a minimum of one clinic per week, (subject to the relevant Royal College out of program experience guidance).
- For clinical trials-
- To facilitate clinical research in accordance with ICH - GCP
- To work with the research team and the supervisor to build the resources required for cancer frailty research trials
Education and Training
- Disseminate research by preparing and presenting papers and posters for meetings, conferences and publications.
- To organise educational sessions for registrars as appropriate
- Contribute to the Team meetings by providing educational session
Quality, Clinical Governance and Research
- Work according to ICH GCP
- To support the team in preparation by providing expert medial advice and guidance in a timely way to resolve any issues/queries
- To contribute to the overall improvement of governance within the team through shared learning opportunities and supporting others to share experience
- Access will be provided to secretarial support, a computer, Internet access, e-mail facilities, a fax and telephone
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice.
Desirable
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent, FRCR for Clinical Oncologists
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice.
Desirable
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent, FRCR for Clinical Oncologists
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).
