Job summary
Applications are invited for a Senior Clinical Fellow in Hepatobiliary Cancer (HPB) and Early-Phase Trials to work within the Academic Oncology Department at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust (applicants must hold full MRCP). The post-holder will join an internationally recognised, multidisciplinary HPB team, and play a key role in developing clinical research including early-phase trials in the newly established NIHR Royal Free Clinical Research Facility. As such, they will have responsibilities for patient care, recruitment into clinical trials and working with academic laboratories at UCL.
The appointee will gain a range of generic and transferable skills including trial design and management, and will be expected to publish research manuscripts and present at national/international meetings. The post would be ideally suited to trainees who wish to strengthen their CV in pursuit of specialist training or ACF positions within Oncology, or senior trainees looking for entry points into postgraduate research. The post will run for a 12 month period, commencing August 2026.
Main duties of the job
The Royal Free is part of London Cancer, an Integrated Cancer System (ICS) dedicated to improving cancer outcomes in North Central and North East London and West Essex. London Cancer is the integrated cancer programme of UCL Partners, which is one of five accredited Academic Health Science Centres in the UK and also an Academic Health Science Network.
Job plan - This job description outlines the current main responsibilities of the post. However, the duties of the post may change and develop over time and may therefore be amended in consultation with the post holder. There is no on-call commitment associated with this post.
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
AM
HCC Clinic
HCC MDM
Drug development clinic
On trial reviews
HPB Clinic
PM
Trial Admin
Drug development clinic (new patients)
Research
Research
Research
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
Therapy Services has a high profile within the Trust, being firmly committed to quality improvement, audit, service evaluation and improvement. We undertake yearly presentations of our achievements for the year; undertaking PDSA and QI projects to ensure we are delivering the most effective, safe and high quality service.
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details about the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details about the role.
Person Specification
Education and Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Have completed MRCP (UK) diploma
- In current clinical practice and on GMC register with license to practice
- Primary UK medical qualification (or equivalent)
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates specialist skills, knowledge and expertise in general medicine, medical oncology and research clinical practice.
- Skills, experience and knowledge in general medicine and interest in medical oncology and research
- Demonstrate significant previous experience of working with early phase clinical trials
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to organise and manage administration duties related to outpatient clinics, chemo prescribing and record keeping
- Excellent communication skills - verbal and written.
- Ability to prioritise clinical work effectively
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
Desirable
- Significant experience with cancer therapy
- Demonstrate significant previous experience of working with early phase clinical trials
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Ability to work in a team
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritise clinical work effectively
- Commitment to continuing medical education
Person Specification
Education and Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Have completed MRCP (UK) diploma
- In current clinical practice and on GMC register with license to practice
- Primary UK medical qualification (or equivalent)
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates specialist skills, knowledge and expertise in general medicine, medical oncology and research clinical practice.
- Skills, experience and knowledge in general medicine and interest in medical oncology and research
- Demonstrate significant previous experience of working with early phase clinical trials
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to organise and manage administration duties related to outpatient clinics, chemo prescribing and record keeping
- Excellent communication skills - verbal and written.
- Ability to prioritise clinical work effectively
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
Desirable
- Significant experience with cancer therapy
- Demonstrate significant previous experience of working with early phase clinical trials
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Ability to work in a team
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritise clinical work effectively
- Commitment to continuing medical education
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).
