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Job summary

Main area
Clinical Research
Grade
StR/SpR
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months (12 Months FTC)
Hours
Full time - 40 hours per week
Job ref
282-CR081-MED
Employer
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Chelsea Site
Town
Chelsea
Salary
£49,909 - £61,825 Per Annum, Pro Rata if Part Time
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
20/01/2025 23:59

Employer heading

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust logo

Clinical Research Fellow - Gynaecological Cancer Research

StR/SpR

Job overview

This one-year Clinical Fellowship in Medical Oncology focuses on clinical and translational research in Gynaecology cancers. Based at the Royal Marsden Gynaecology unit, the fellow will collaborate with ICR laboratories and clinician scientists, with strong peer support from the clinical research team. The role includes access to excellent research infrastructure, including trial coordinators, data managers, and research nurses. The fellowship is ideal for oncology trainees or post-trainees seeking to advance their careers in academic clinical trial development and translational research, with support for professional development and mentorship from experienced researchers.

 
 
 

Main duties of the job

Main Duties of the Job:

  1. Conduct clinical and translational research focused on Gynaecology cancers, contributing to ongoing projects within the Gynaecology unit.
  2. Collaborate with ICR laboratories and clinician scientists to enhance research output and academic connections.
  3. Participate in clinical trials, data collection, and analysis, ensuring high standards of research methodology.
  4. Contribute to the development and publication of research findings in peer-reviewed journals.
  5. Present research outcomes at national and international conferences.
  6. Work closely with the research team, including trial coordinators, data managers, and research nurses, to ensure smooth execution of projects.
  7. Engage in regular training and professional development through ICR's research skills programs and mentorship opportunities.
  8. Support the recruitment and management of patients in clinical research studies.
  9. Contribute to the overall development of clinical research within the Gynaecology unit and the wider oncology community.
  10. Maintain compliance with ethical guidelines, regulatory requirements, and best practice standards in all aspects of clinical research
 

Working for our organisation

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 3,900 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a more detailed description of this role and its main responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description.

For further details please contact - 

Name - Michele Everard

Job title - Operational Manager Gynae Research Unit

Email address - [email protected]

 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Eligible for full GMC registration.
  • MRCP or equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • Trainee experience in medical oncology

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Management of cancer patients including chemotherapy.
  • Training at specialist registrar level
Desirable criteria
  • Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Ability and willingness to work within a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable criteria
  • Previous experience of clinical trials and management of patients on clinical trials

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria
  • Commitment to participate actively in clinical research and collaborate in translational research

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Michele Everard
Job title
Operational Manager Gynae Research Unit
Email address
[email protected]
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