Summary of Role
TJBCM Fellowships are for applicants who are near completion of training in clinical or medical oncology. Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate that they meet the range of skills and experience outlined in the person specification.
The fellowship is focused on providing extensive clinical experience working with novel targeted therapies as well as experience in all aspects of Phase 1 trial conduct, over twelve months. Importance is placed on the longitudinal experience of managing brain tumours in these settings, in which clinical oncology trainees usually have approximately 4-months and medical oncology trainees have zero experience within a standard training programme. Fellows are further encouraged to gain experience and understanding of the multi-disciplinary approach to brain tumour management, with the opportunity to spend one day a week observing and learning from the various disciplines involved in brain tumour management.
The objective of the Tessa Jowell Drug Development Unit Fellowship is to offer the opportunity for a medical oncology (or clinical oncology) trainee who wishes to gain specific experience in early clinical trials with a specific focus on neuro-oncology. The post provides:
1. extensive clinical experience working with novel targeted therapies in oncology(clinics, ward work and consultant ward rounds)
2. experience in all aspects of Phase 1 trial conduct from protocol development, trial setup, trial conduct in line with GCP, clinical and administrative management of trials, decision making on dose escalation, correlation of clinical and laboratory findings (pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics). The majority of the anti-cancer drugs being explored at often at a very early first in human stage and span a breath of immune-oncology, DNA damage-response therapies, targeted therapies as well as novel anti-cancer strategies.
Opportunities to be involved in projects leading to publication of manuscripts, and trial presentation at national and international meetings. For suitable candidates, there is the option to develop grant applications and translational project proposals for higher degrees (MD/PhD).
To apply for this post, please submit an online application including a supporting statement, detailing reasons why you are applying for the post and include your CV.