Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers' money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.
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Job overview
Applications are invited for a 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. 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 2025.
Main duties of the job
Professional / Clinical responsibilities: The focus of this post will be on supporting the HPB Cancer Service and early-phase clinical research facility. The post holder is expected to recruit patients into clinical and translational studies. They will participate in the management of patients within these clinical trials as well as other patients with HPB cancer. The post holder is expected to lead and/or participate in collaborative decision-making within the multidisciplinary oncology team and the research team. Associated clinical responsibilities include dealing with both routine and emergency patient review in outpatient clinics and on inpatient wards, organizing and managing administration duties related to outpatient clinics, and planning. Exercises professional accountability and responsibility in changing environments across professional boundaries. Acts as a role model to others. Proactive in ongoing training and development by identifying personal and education needs which are essential for fulfilling the role to maximum effect. The Trust Speciality Training Director for Oncology at the Royal Free London will allocate an appropriate educational supervisor for this post and facilitate the maintenance of a suitable portfolio to support ongoing appraisal and revalidation. Prof Meyer will provide the academic supervision.
Working for our organisation
The Royal Free began as a pioneering organisation and continues to play a leading role among UK hospital trusts. Established in 1828 by William Marsden, a newly qualified surgeon shocked that he could not find treatment for a penniless young woman, we were the first to provide care free of charge and the only London hospital to stay open during the 19th-century cholera epidemics. In the 21st century, we continue to lead improvements in healthcare, from targeted cancer therapies to new kinds of surgery. We offer an exceptionally wide range of local and specialist services, including cancer, plastic and neurosurgery, blood disorders and infectious diseases and are proud to have some of the best clinical outcomes in the country. On 1 July 2014, we became one of the largest trusts in the UK by acquiring Barnet and Chase Farm hospitals. Our trust has around 10,000 staff serving 1.6 million patients. We provide care at Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital and more than 30 services in the community.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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
Drug development MDT
HPB Clinic
PM
Trial Admin
Drug development clinic (new patients)
Research
Research
Research
Further information
Interested applicants can obtain further information and arrange informal visits by contacting:
Prof Tim Meyer, Director, NIHR Royal Free Clinical Research Facility
Person specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential criteria
* Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Primary UK medical qualification (or equivalent)
* Appropriate postgraduate medical qualification (e.g. MRCP or equivalent)
* In current clinical practice and on GMC register with license to practice
Experience
Essential criteria
* Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
* Significant experience with cancer therapy
Desirable criteria
* Demonstrate significant previous experience of working with early phase clinical trials
Skills and aptitudes
Essential criteria
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Ability to organise and manage administration duties related to outpatient clinics, chemotherapy prescribing, accurate record keeping in medical casenotes
* Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential criteria
* Ability to work in a team
* Good interpersonal skills
* Ability to prioritise clinical work effectively
* Commitment to continuing medical education
* Covid-19 Vaccination
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Please note:
* Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification.
* Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
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Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival. #J-18808-Ljbffr