Job summary
The Christie has the ambition to become a leader in real world outcomes. Our ambition is to make greater use of real world patient data collected routinely as part of standard clinical care to make incremental changes in improving cancer patient outcomes, services and experience. In the last decade, the Christie has established a framework, to collect high quality real world clinical, treatment and more recently patient reported outcomes data not only via clinical trials but for patients receiving standard care. In addition, we also benefit from an ambitious big data infrastructure and governance framework established at The Christie through the Radiotherapy Related Research Group (RRRG), in collaboration with the Christie Digital Services teams.
You will be a someone with a medical degree who is interested in the power of real world data (RWD) for improving patient care and outcomes. You will be curious about innovation with a good understanding of the use and value of AI tools in a clinical setting. You will be a champion of high quality data capture and an advocate for data driven decision making.
You will have an interest in research using RWD, be a team player, and be willing to support colleagues in the use of data for a wide range of purposes.
Main duties of the job
The fellow will have the opportunity to support ongoing audit- and research-type projects, as well as lead the set-up of new real world data projects. The priority will be given to projects that address Health Inequalities. As part of CODU, the fellow will work collaboratively with clinical colleagues, research groups (e.g., RRRG, Systemic Therapy Research group), wider Digital Services and external collaborators (in particularly the University of Manchester and the Manchester Cancer Research Centre). The fellow will work closely with the Lung cancer disease group but will also engage with the different disease-orientated cancer groups at The Christie with a focus on clinical outcomes projects using 'Real World Evidence'. This will provide an opportunity for presenting at national and international conferences, and for peer-reviewed publications.
This fellowship includes a clinical component that will complement the above-described work. The fellow will gain clinical experience by providing direct patient care through outpatient clinics, in particular lung cancer clinics, with the option of a rotating clinic in a different cancer group as per the fellow's interests.
About us
The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee will be based within the CODU and Medical Oncology department, in close collaboration with the Lung Cancer team and under the supervision of a consultant clinician. The medical establishment provides The Christie Department of Medical Oncology (Clinical Director, Dr Yvonne Summers) was founded in 1974 and is one of the largest Departments of Cancer Medicine in the UK. The major research remit of the Department is to develop improved methods for cancer patient management. Laboratory research is closely integrated with clinical research and service work. There are currently 47 Consultants in Medical Oncology who run the clinical service and research practice. There are currently 33 Medical Oncology Clinical Research fellows and Specialty and Associate Specialist doctors working at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. The Medical Oncology Fellowship Committee was formed in 2016 to pro-actively coordinate recruitment, training, and support of Medical Oncology/Haematology Clinical Fellows. More information can be found on the following website: http://www.christie.nhs.uk/professionals/education/the-christie-international-school-ofoncology/ medical-oncology-Fellowship-programme/
Christie Digital Services comprises a suite of teams, of almost 150 staff, overseen by the Chief Information Officer, Chief Clinical Information Officers and Clinical Outcomes Director. Digital Services is responsible for delivering all aspects of digital and technical functions across the Trust ranging from infrastructure and software engineering to information governance and analytics, including the in-house creation of our unique patient EPR platform. A new Digital strategy for 2023-2028 focusses on delivering benefits through digitally enabled clinical services, and outlines how we will move to this digitally enabled future and maximise the opportunities digital technologies bring. Our new Clinical Outcomes & Data Unit (CODU) was launched in 2023 under the direction of the Director of Clinical Outcomes. The Unit is a multidisciplinary collaborate and is the key vehicle todeliver our new Clinical Outcomes and Data Strategy focusing on the use of data for the purposes of standard practice and research. Our Unit includes a breadth of roles including quality improvement and audit specialists, information governance experts, analysts, statisticians and as a Unit we recognise the importance of engagement, leadership, innovation, and partnership with patients and other key stakeholders nationally and regionally (e.g. University of Manchester, Manchester Cancer Research Centre, Health Innovation Manchester, Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance, etc.).
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee will be based within the CODU and Medical Oncology department, in close collaboration with the Lung Cancer team and under the supervision of a consultant clinician. The medical establishment provides The Christie Department of Medical Oncology (Clinical Director, Dr Yvonne Summers) was founded in 1974 and is one of the largest Departments of Cancer Medicine in the UK. The major research remit of the Department is to develop improved methods for cancer patient management. Laboratory research is closely integrated with clinical research and service work. There are currently 47 Consultants in Medical Oncology who run the clinical service and research practice. There are currently 33 Medical Oncology Clinical Research fellows and Specialty and Associate Specialist doctors working at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. The Medical Oncology Fellowship Committee was formed in 2016 to pro-actively coordinate recruitment, training, and support of Medical Oncology/Haematology Clinical Fellows. More information can be found on the following website: http://www.christie.nhs.uk/professionals/education/the-christie-international-school-ofoncology/ medical-oncology-Fellowship-programme/
Christie Digital Services comprises a suite of teams, of almost 150 staff, overseen by the Chief Information Officer, Chief Clinical Information Officers and Clinical Outcomes Director. Digital Services is responsible for delivering all aspects of digital and technical functions across the Trust ranging from infrastructure and software engineering to information governance and analytics, including the in-house creation of our unique patient EPR platform. A new Digital strategy for 2023-2028 focusses on delivering benefits through digitally enabled clinical services, and outlines how we will move to this digitally enabled future and maximise the opportunities digital technologies bring. Our new Clinical Outcomes & Data Unit (CODU) was launched in 2023 under the direction of the Director of Clinical Outcomes. The Unit is a multidisciplinary collaborate and is the key vehicle todeliver our new Clinical Outcomes and Data Strategy focusing on the use of data for the purposes of standard practice and research. Our Unit includes a breadth of roles including quality improvement and audit specialists, information governance experts, analysts, statisticians and as a Unit we recognise the importance of engagement, leadership, innovation, and partnership with patients and other key stakeholders nationally and regionally (e.g. University of Manchester, Manchester Cancer Research Centre, Health Innovation Manchester, Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance, etc.).
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Completion of core medical training (CMT) or acute care common stem programme (or equivalent)
- Medical degree (MRCP or equivalent)
- GMC registration (it may be initiated during selection process)
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals in the past 5 years
- Clinical experience in Oncology
- Clinical experience in Oncology
- Good level of digital and data literacy
- Experience with databases and using real-world data
- Experience of developing, supervising or delivering audits
- Flexibility
- Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams
- Ability to work under pressure
- Excellent communication skills
- Have excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workload, and work with deadlines, using own initiative.
- Capacity for staff motivation
- Occupational Health Clearance
- Enhanced CRB Clearance
Desirable
- CCT in Medical Oncology or equivalent
- Higher degree in research
- Higher degree in biostatistics or data sciences
- Participation in research projects
- Conference presentations
- Clinical trials experience
- Experience of statistical packages for data analysis
- Grant writing experience
- Experience with collaborative projects
- Experience with quality improvement methods
- Experience in teaching
- Teaching Qualification
- Evidence of leading projects
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Completion of core medical training (CMT) or acute care common stem programme (or equivalent)
- Medical degree (MRCP or equivalent)
- GMC registration (it may be initiated during selection process)
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals in the past 5 years
- Clinical experience in Oncology
- Clinical experience in Oncology
- Good level of digital and data literacy
- Experience with databases and using real-world data
- Experience of developing, supervising or delivering audits
- Flexibility
- Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams
- Ability to work under pressure
- Excellent communication skills
- Have excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workload, and work with deadlines, using own initiative.
- Capacity for staff motivation
- Occupational Health Clearance
- Enhanced CRB Clearance
Desirable
- CCT in Medical Oncology or equivalent
- Higher degree in research
- Higher degree in biostatistics or data sciences
- Participation in research projects
- Conference presentations
- Clinical trials experience
- Experience of statistical packages for data analysis
- Grant writing experience
- Experience with collaborative projects
- Experience with quality improvement methods
- Experience in teaching
- Teaching Qualification
- Evidence of leading projects
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
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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).
