Job summary
PhD research fellow in Gynae-oncology
We are currently seeking applications for a Senior Clinical Research Fellow (ST6+) in Gynae-oncology to start from April 2024. This will give the appointee an exciting opportunity to be involved in a PhD at the University of Bristol with Dr James Armstrong, Research Fellow, Proleptic Senior Lecturer and Chief Investigator. This project is fully funded (salary and consumables) and will address the clinical challenge of varied patient response to ovarian cancer chemotherapy. 3D cancer organoids will be generated using patient-derived ovarian cancer biopsies and used as a high throughput screen for different chemotherapy treatments. The purpose of this study is to establish and test this cell model at the University of Bristol, and use the results from drug screening and biopsy sequencing to train a machine learning to determine genetic predictors of drug response. The study already has ethics and is ready to recruit patients.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work at St Michael's Hospital on the on-call rota in Obstetrics and Gynaecology which involve long days, weekends, and night duties with compensatory scheduled time off duty. The rest of the time will be involved in research.
Annual leave and study leave are covered prospectively. As a valued member of the middle-grade team you will be included in the educational and training activities of the unit and encouraged to contribute to the teaching of nurses, midwives and other junior doctors in the team.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full and details job description and person specification please see the job description attached to this vacancy
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full and details job description and person specification please see the job description attached to this vacancy
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to cope indepentanlty with common obstetric and gynaecological emergencies
- Ability to work in stressful situations and to cope with stress
- Ability to work harmoniously and efficiently in a team, to undertake and to delegate responsibility
- Teaching clinical skills in an undergraduate setting
- Commitment to continuing professional development
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Good (English Language) communication skills
- Experience of working at ST6 or above within the United Kingdom
- Information technology skills
- Experience of small and large group teaching
- Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance, adherence to/promotion of CNST standards
- Understand principles of audit and completed audit projects
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registration with GMC
- MBBS or equivalent GMC recognised
- MRCOG Part 3
- Postgraduate certificate in medical education
Additional and Aptitudes
Essential
- Commitment to the care of children and a career in child health
- Evidence of self-motivation
- Commitment to learning
Desirable
- Ability to organise own learning and time
- Evidence of initiative
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to cope indepentanlty with common obstetric and gynaecological emergencies
- Ability to work in stressful situations and to cope with stress
- Ability to work harmoniously and efficiently in a team, to undertake and to delegate responsibility
- Teaching clinical skills in an undergraduate setting
- Commitment to continuing professional development
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Good (English Language) communication skills
- Experience of working at ST6 or above within the United Kingdom
- Information technology skills
- Experience of small and large group teaching
- Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance, adherence to/promotion of CNST standards
- Understand principles of audit and completed audit projects
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registration with GMC
- MBBS or equivalent GMC recognised
- MRCOG Part 3
- Postgraduate certificate in medical education
Additional and Aptitudes
Essential
- Commitment to the care of children and a career in child health
- Evidence of self-motivation
- Commitment to learning
Desirable
- Ability to organise own learning and time
- Evidence of initiative
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).
