Advanced Researcher in Orthopaedic Oncology

Job summary

The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust specialises in orthopaedic, musculoskeletal and spinal injury research and rehabilitation. The surgical treatment of patients with bone and soft tissue tumours is a major part of the activity of the hospital, for which it is nationally commissioned and internationally recognised.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the unit for a fixed term of 12 months to cover maternity leave. The successful post-holder will be joining a busy, expanding and world leading oncology department. The role is flexible with the ability to work cross-site and work from home.

The post-holder will lead research in musculoskeletal cancer, developing, managing and/or coordinating and recruiting to relevant research projects from design through to implementation and conclusion. Importantly the post holder will support a culture of research and enquiry amongst clinical teams (medical and non-medical). They will provide expert research advice and guidance to the multi-disciplinary team with a commitment to the wider dissemination of research findings and the translation of this to new, evidence based clinical practice and care models. The post holder will support the provision of evidence-based care to optimise patient outcome through training, education and the embedding of a research culture. They will develop the research portfolio and team through the identification and submission of appropriate grant opportunities and publications.

Main duties of the job

Developing programs of research predominantly focused on understanding and therefore improving outcomes for patients.

Leading on grant submissions for programs of research, such as fellowships, RfPB, HTA/Charity calls, NIHR funding streams

Collaboration with HEIs, CTUs, NIHR, RDS as appropriate to build programs of work and funding at local, national and international levels.

Ensuring RNOH is represented in relevant national and international clinical trials.

Support an ongoing culture of evidence based and high quality care alongside the clinical research lead and other clinical/academics within the Division and organisation.

Development and delivery of research clinics to recruit patients and support the clinical service, applying the relevant and necessary clinical skills safely, effectively and to the highest level of patient experience.

*Please see the attached Job Description and Person specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.

About us

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust (RNOH) is the largest orthopaedic hospital in the UK and a global leader in our field. We provide a dynamic working environment where we support frontline staff to implement improvements so that we can realise our vision of being a world leading neuro-musculoskeletal hospital providing the best patient care and staff experience in the NHS, delivering world leading research, and offering a strong foundation of education, training and career progression. Our dedicated staff come from diverse backgrounds, and our patients benefit from the wide range of experience they bring to the trust. RNOH brings unrivalled expertise together in one place allowing us to deliver some of the world's most complex and innovative care to our patients.

RNOH is rated good by the CQC and covers two sites, one in central London and one in Stanmore - which has recently opened The Stanmore Building, a new, state-of-the-art inpatient facility.

For more information, please access the following link: https://www.rnoh.nhs.uk/

Employer details

Employer name

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital

Stanmore

HA7 4LP

Employer's website

https://www.rnoh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital

Stanmore

HA7 4LP

Employer's website

https://www.rnoh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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