Applications are welcomed for a 12-month clinical fellow post commencing as soon as possible in based at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK Europes largest single site cancer hospital.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting new post for 40 hours per week as a International Clinical Research Fellow within the organisation for a fixed term period of 12 months. The postholder will split their time between clinical duties (likely within the Clinical Oncology department, although specific needs will be discussed with the postholder), and Education and International work alongside the School of Oncology and Christie International.

The post holder will be employed and funded by The Christie NHS Foundation Trust and will be based at The Christie. The successful applicant would be expected to work alongside consultants and trainees in out-patient clinics, supervising delivery and performing on-treatment reviews and follow-up assessments.

About us

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of 3 million people within the Greater Manchester and Cheshire Cancer Network, providing surgery, radiotherapy and complex chemotherapy services.

Informal enquiries welcomed bythe-christie.fellowships@nhs.net

All positions within the Christie are subject to the receipt of satisfactory written references, medical clearance, and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK. Some roles will require DBS. Applicants invited to attend for interview will again be made aware of this at the point of invitation.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Clinical Research fellows will have access to several of the following opportunities within the Department of Clinical Oncology:

• Research: There are excellent opportunities for research within the Department. Fellows are encouraged to contribute to current research projects within the unit and/or set up new projects. The Manchester Cancer Research Centre has been established to bring together the expertise, ambition and resources of partner organisations, which include the University of Manchester, Cancer Research UK, and The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. The Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute is also co-located with the hospital providing access to world-class basic scientists who collaborate closely with the MCRC and Christie.
• Education: There are numerous courses organised annually by the School of Oncology at The Christie. Please refer to The School of Oncology website:

In addition, there is an annual research event where all fellows are encouraged to present their on-going research and a little about themselves. There are also weekly teaching sessions in practical life skills such as interview skills, oral presentation skills, curriculum vitae preparation, media training, career development etc.

• Clinics: Research fellows in usually attend a number of outpatient clinics per week (seeing new referrals, follow-ups and patients on clinical trials) and are expected to undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of these patients.
• Clinical Governance: Fellows are expected to participate in all relevant aspects of clinical governance, including maintaining up-to-date protocols, guidelines and clinical audit, under the supervision of the Consultants in the team.
• Audit: Fellows play a key role in Clinical Audit as a member of The Christie Medical staff.
• Professional Development: Fellows should also 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. There is the potential to attend International meetings to present research work and fellows are expected to be involved in writing papers and reviews and will also be required to undergo an annual appraisal.
• Protocol Development: Fellows may also assist with the revision and development of evidence- based clinical trial protocols for patients.

Post holders are committed to delivering at least four of the following:

• Successfully complete a clinical audit.
• Actively participate in at least one national or international meeting (abstract presentation).
• Successfully publish at least two first-author peer-reviewed manuscripts.
• Aid income generation through assistance in development and writing of investigator-led studies/grant applications for research projects.
• Increase the international profile of the Disease Group, The Christie School of Oncology and The Christie International, and The Christie International Fellowship Programme.
• Representation from The Christie on international professional committees
• Participating in presentations with the MCRC and Christie School of Oncology.

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.

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Have clinical experience in Clinical Oncology

Desirable

• Be able to use databases.

TRAINING
Essential

• Be computer literate.

Desirable

• Experience of statistical packages for data analysis.

Research / Publications
Desirable

• Experience of education and research.

Professional Qualifications
Essential

• GMC registration

ATTAINMENTS
Essential

• Have completed general professional training, hold a full GMC registration and International Academic English Language Testing System (IELTS) proficiency (at time of commencing positio BMJRef: BMJ-36462/413-C2021-22102