Job summary

A Clinical Research Fellowship is available for UK and International applicants with the Head and Neck team. This Fellowship will allow a senior medical trainee to work within the Head, Neck and Salivary/Thyroid disease-related group at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust.

This coordinated research expansion plan sits under the umbrella of the Systemic Therapy Research Group, which aims to substantially increase research output within the Department of Medical Oncology, through increased delivery of innovative investigator-led studies driven by The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. A key part of this process is to encourage education and empowerment of research staff at all levels, which includes training the next generation of cancer research leaders.

Main duties of the job

This position is suitable for an enthusiastic and research-motivated applicant with a Medical degree, who can demonstrate commitment to a career in Medical/Clinical Oncology and have an interest in gaining further research and clinical trial experience in the Head, Neck and Salivary/Thyroid disease group area.

The successful candidates must hold full General Medical Council (GMC) registration and have International English Language Testing System (IELTS) proficiency at the time of post commencement, as appropriate. The Fellowships are a one year, full-time position to support clinical research and to provide specialist experience and training for the successful applicant.

Informal enquiries may be made to the disease group contacts, as detailed within the job description.

About us

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This Fellowship will allow a senior medical trainee to work within the disease-related group at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. This coordinated research expansion plan sits under the umbrella of the Systemic Therapy Research Group, which aims to substantially increase research output within the Department of Medical Oncology.

Person Specification

Person Specification

Essential

• Have completed general professional training, hold a full GMC registration and International Academic English Language Testing System (IELTS) proficiency (at time of commencing position) (if appropriate).
• Have clinical experience in Medical Oncology.
• Be computer literate.
• Have excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and organise own workload and that of others, and be able to work to strict deadlines, using own initiative.
• Pay meticulous attention to detail.
• Be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Have a proactive and flexible approach to work, and be willing to undergo training and to learn new skills, as required.
• Have the ability to communicate effectively, confidently and independently with physicians, scientists, administrators at all levels.

Desirable

• Experience of research.
• Be able to use databases.
• Experience of statistical packages for data analysis.
• Have been awarded MRCP (or equivalent) status.
• Have demonstrated commitment to Head, Neck and Salivary Gland Cancer

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