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Clinical Research Fellow- MR Linac | The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

Job details
Posting date: 31 May 2024
Salary: Not specified
Additional salary information: £43,923 - £63,152 per annum
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 30 June 2024
Location: Manchester, M20 4BX
Company: The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
Job type: Contract
Job reference: 6357671/413-MD-C2024-23800

Summary


A two year clinical fellowship has been created to allow the applicant to gain experience in advanced radiotherapy and imaging. The particular emphasis of this fellowship will be towards the technological advances in Radiation Oncology. This position could be adapted to an MD if the candidate desired.

The applicant would be involved in developing clinical trials using the MR Linac with a particular focus on urological cancers and would be encouraged to pursue original research projects. It would be expected that such work would lead to abstracts, presentations and publications. There is also the opportunity to gain experience in phase I –III trials through two established research clinics.

This is your opportunity to launch a career in world-leading cancer research. You will play your part in our overall strategy to drive the adoption of more personalised treatment approaches. We are looking for candidates with ambition, commitment and a strong desire to develop a career in cancer research.

The position will start 1stJanuary 2025.

This position is suitable for individuals who wish to gain specialist training in advanced radiotherapy research. The post holder is required to have obtained:
• FRCR qualification or equivalent
• IELTS SELT or equivalent (English language test for oversees candidates)

This post is for 40 hours per week to provide support for Uro-Oncology clinics plus bladder and prostate cancer research taking place in the Radiotherapy Related Research Group within the department of Clinical Oncology.

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.

Duties

1. Carry out data capture and data merger of clinical, radiological and pathological-relevant information at the different stages of the project.

2. Investigate different adaptive strategies; feasibility, scope for margin reduction and normal tissue toxicities.

3. Coordinate the input of clinical, radiological and pathological data suitable for appropriate statistical modelling.

4. Work with the clinical and research teams to develop best practice protocols

5. Work with other clinical oncologists, radiologists, radiotherapy planning specialists, physicists, systematic review methodologists, and statisticians to ensure a collaborative working environment.

6. Protocol writing and submission of protocol to ethics and R&D

7. Clinical trial activation

8. Liaison with clinical trials unit (CTU) and industry partners

9. Identification of patients eligible for clinical studies

10. Counselling and obtaining informed consent from patients for study entry

11. Clinical management of patients for trial-related procedures and treatment

12. Collection and recording of clinical data

13. Attendance at follow up research clinic for data collection

14. Liaison with statistician and data analysis

15. Produce, or contribute towards, high impact peer-reviewed publications.

16. Disseminate research findings through presentations at seminars and conferences.

17. Interact with allied research activities.

Teaching Commitment

The post holder will be expected to take a limited part in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching as agreed upon by the supervisors.

Line Management

The post holder will be responsible toProfessor Ananya Choudhury, Chair in Clinical Oncology, University of Manchester/Honorary Consultant in Clinical Oncology, The Christie NHS Foundation Hospital

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.

Job Planning

It is anticipated the post-holder will support up to four clinics per week and have the opportunity to spend time in radiotherapy planning. They will be involved in writing abstracts/manuscripts, planning new studies and attending educational meetings.

Please contact Professor Ananya Choudhury by e-mail for further details:ananya.choudhury@nhs.net

The Christie Leader

We have a set of leadership values for our Trust leaders, consisting of;

· Is patient and staff focused

· Creates an inclusive team environment and leads with care and compassion

· Empowers and coaches individuals and teams

· Is a good communicator—listens and shares Information and gives regular feedback

· Takes responsibility for improving quality and learning and supports Research

· Sets a clear vision/purpose for the team

· Collaborates and connects with others

· Is a strong and fair decision maker

· Supports career development and discusses performance

· Role models the Christie Commitment principles and behaviours

PERSON SPECIFICATION



Essential for the post

Desirable for the post

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT*

1. ATTAINMENTS

Educational





Postgraduate qualifications in medicine, such as the MRCP or equivalent.

CE

Qualifications



FRCR or equivalent in Clinical/radiation Oncology.

Good Clinical Practice

CE

Professional Qualifications

IELTS SELT or equivalent (English language test)

GMC registration

CE

Research / Publications





Evidence of participation in research and/or publications

AF/I

2. TRAINING



General Oncology training



AF/I

3. EXPERIENCE

Job Specific

Experience in urologic oncology



Experience of working in an academic environment



Ability to work with the MDT team



Overview of governance, ethics and other regulatory issues (e.g. data transfer agreements)

Familiarity with modern imaging methodologies used in staging patients with urologic oncology



Understanding of technical radiotherapy and functional imaging



Track record of significant contribution towards peer-reviewed journal articles



Track record of successful grant

proposals



Knowledge of cancer research



Experience with clinical databases

AF/I

4. TEACHING





Experience inundergraduate and postgraduate teaching

AF/I

5. PERSONAL SKILLS

Acceptability

Experience of working independently and within a team environment to achieve timely and valued objectives



Willingness to forge new collaborations and new ways of working



Patient friendly



Professional demeanor





AF/I/R

Self- reliance

Willingness to learn new skills



Must be resilient and well organized



Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage conflicting workloads



Confident in ability, but knowing own limitations



Hardworking, enthusiastic achiever



Excellent written and oral communication skills



A/I/R

Motivation

Developments in oncology practice, particularly related to urologic oncology



A/I



Abbreviations for Methods of Assessment:

AF – Application Form

I – Interview

R – References

CE – Certification Evidence


This advert closes on Sunday 30 Jun 2024

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