Clinical Research Fellow (Locally Employed Doctor) - Medical Oncology - The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust – Manchester, City and Borough of Manchester
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Research and Innovation Division. We are looking to appoint a Clinical Research Fellow to the Melanoma research team. This post presents an opportunity to join an established research team with a varied portfolio of clinical trials as a Clinical Research Fellow. The Melanoma disease research team is responsible for a varied portfolio of academic and commercial clinical trials. It is based at the Christie site in the department of Medical Oncology. This position is suitable for individuals who wish to gain specialist training and experience in the care of patients with melanoma and further training in early phase clinical trials. The Melanoma Team is a multi-disciplinary team of surgeons, oncologists, and research staff. The team is a major contributor to clinical and translational research. The post will offer experience in cutting edge research in personalised medicine and immunotherapy, Early Phase trials, and experience in managing complex cases in an academic tertiary care centre with an international reputation. In addition, there are ongoing projects in toxicity management, late effects, and on the use of big data and interrogation of national data-sets. It is expected the successful applicant will publish a number of papers as a result of their attachment and there will be an opportunity to develop novel research projects.
To work as a Clinical Research Fellow at the Christie under the supervision of Professor Paul Lorigan, Dr Avinash Gupta, Dr Patricio Serra, and Dr Rebecca Lee. This will involve close liaison with other members of the multidisciplinary team in particular surgeons, research nurses, and data managers. A major role of the post will be to implement evidence-based best practice for patients who are being treated on clinical trials at the Christie and to develop and support associated clinical research. The Clinical Fellow will be required to support research and NHS clinics, typically 4 clinics per week. The post does not attract an on-call commitment.
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% of patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.
ORGANISATIONAL ARRANGEMENTS
This post is for a 12-month fixed-term contract for a clinical Fellow to join the Medical Oncology melanoma service for 40 hours per week.
Role Purpose
This is a 10 session SpR equivalent Trust Grade post. It is based at the Christie site in the department of Medical Oncology. This position is suitable for individuals who wish to gain specialist training and experience in the care of patients with melanoma and further training in early phase clinical trials. The Melanoma Team is a multi-disciplinary team of surgeons, oncologists, and research staff. There are 4 plastic surgeons, 2 clinical oncologists, 4 medical oncologists, and a large clinical research team. The oncology team covers a population of > 3.5 million and sees approximately 2250 new patients a year with high-risk primary or advanced disease. The team is a major contributor to clinical research at a national and international level. We work closely with colleagues in the CRUK Manchester Institute, one of 3 CRUK Super Centres in the UK, and with colleagues at the University of Manchester. Manchester Cancer Research Centre has prioritised melanoma as one of six areas in which it will be internationally leading in research.
The role will be responsible for:
1. Main Duties: To work as a Clinical Fellow at the Christie under the supervision of Professor Paul Lorigan, Dr Avinash Gupta, Dr Patricio Serra, and Dr Rebecca Lee. This will involve close liaison with other members of the multidisciplinary team in particular surgeons, research nurses, and data managers. A major role of the post will be to implement evidence-based best practice for patients who are being treated on clinical trials at the Christie and to develop and support associated clinical research.
2. Clinical Management: To work closely with and support the team in the management of patients with melanoma. An important role of the Clinical Fellow will be to have direct involvement in the day-to-day clinical management of patients under the supervision of the consultant whether or not they are being managed within the confines of a clinical trial, and to attend relevant MDTs, radiology, and educational meetings.
3. Clinics: The Clinical Fellow will be required to support research and NHS clinics, typically 4 clinics per week.
4. Protocols: The post holder will be expected to revise and develop evidence-based protocols for patients and undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of these patients.
5. Professional Development: The post holder will maintain a level of continuing professional development consistent with the recommendations of the Royal College of Physicians. Appropriate arrangements for study leave will be made in conjunction with colleagues.
6. Junior Doctor Training: The post holder will be expected to contribute actively to the training of ST1 & 2s in medical oncology and of medical students from the University of Manchester.
7. Clinical Governance: The post holder will be expected to participate in all relevant aspects of clinical governance, including maintaining up-to-date protocols, guidelines, and clinical audit.
8. Audit: The appointee will play a full role in clinical audit as a member of the Christie Hospital Medical Staff.
9. Research: There are excellent opportunities for research within the department. The appointee will be encouraged to contribute to current research projects within the unit and/or set up new projects in consultation with supervisors.
On call: The post does not attract an on-call commitment.
Continuing Professional Development
The Trust supports the requirements for continuing professional development (CPD) as laid down by the GMC and surgical colleges and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.
Role Planning
Provisional Sessional Timetable for Clinical Fellow in Medical Oncology
Proposed Sessional Activities:
CLINICAL
Outpatients Clinic 4
Ward Rounds 1
MDT 0.25
Clinical meeting/Morbidity and mortality meeting 0.5
Support of research nurses/data managers 1-2
Personal research and CPD 3-4
A sessional activity is 4 hours
Monday
Research clinic
Educational meeting (once a month)
Personal Research & CPD
Support for research nurses/data managers
Ward round
Support research staff
Personal research & CPD
Weekly research meeting
Personal research & CPD
PM
Clinic
Research clinic
Specialist meeting (once a month)
Clinic
On call Commitments
This role does not require participation in the on-call rota.
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