Job summary
This position is suitable for an enthusiastic and research-motivated applicant with a Medical degree, who is pursuing a career in Medical Oncology and has an interest in gaining further research and clinical trial experience in the area of Renal cancer.
The successful candidate must hold full General Medical Council (GMC) registration with license to practice and have International English Language Testing System (IELTS)/OET proficiency at the time of post commencement, as appropriate. The Fellowship is a two year, full-time position to support clinical research and to provide specialist experience and training for the successful applicant.
Salary will be on the Specialist Registrar scale. The salary will be dependent on previous experience and qualifications and aligned with the 2016 junior doctor contract (https://www.bma.org.uk/pay-and-contracts/pay). There is no on-call commitment attached to this post.
Main duties of the job
Successful applicants will need to divide their time between research and a moderate clinical commitment.
The post will be based within the Department of Medical Oncology under the supervision of a consultant clinician.
The post-holder will work closely with other members of the respective multidisciplinary teams and will support the consultants, clinical fellows, specialty trainees, clinical research nurses (CNSs) and advanced nurse practitioners (ANPs) in managing the renal cancer disease group patient workload and clinical trial portfolios. This will facilitate more rapid clinical decision making, an increase in the number of trials opened, together with increased recruitment of patients into new and existing research protocols.
The Fellow will attend appropriate clinics per week (a maximum of four clinics), and multidisciplinary meetings. In addition, they will participate in clinical research meetings and any other relevant trial planning or trial set-up meetings. The Fellow will also spend time reviewing clinical data, writing abstracts/manuscripts, planning new studies and attending educational meetings.
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
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The medical establishment provides:
There are currently three substantive consultants working in the Renal cancer disease group (Dr Tom Waddell, Dr Manon Pillai and Dr Victoria Foy), each with a part-time contribution to renal cancer.
The appointee will be at The Christie and will be based within the Department of Medical Oncology under the supervision of the three consultants. The post-holder will work closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team and will support the consultants, clinical fellows, specialty trainees, CNSs and ANPs. They will also support the research team in managing the renal disease group clinical trials portfolio. This will help to facilitate an increase in the number of available recruiting trials, together with increased recruitment of patients into new and existing research protocols.
Clinical Research fellows will have the following opportunities within the Department of Medical Oncology:
Audit: Fellows play a key role in Clinical Audit as a member of The Christie Medical staff.
Clinics: Research fellows in Medical Oncology 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.
Education: There are numerous courses organised annually by the School of Oncology at The Christie. Please refer to The School of Oncology website: http://www.christie.nhs.uk/school-of-oncology.aspx
Protocol Development: Fellows may assist with the revision and development of evidence-based clinical trial protocols for patients.
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, the Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute, Cancer Research UK, in addition to The Christie NHS Foundation Trust.
In addition, there is an annual research event where all Medical Oncology fellows are encouraged to present their ongoing research and a little about themselves. There are also weekly teaching sessions in practical life skills related to Medical Oncology, such as interview skills, oral presentation skills, curriculum vitae preparation, media training, career development etc.
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.
Role Planning
The weekly timetable for the post is flexible and can be agreed with Dr Tom Waddell prior to commencement in post. As outlined previously, this would include a maximum of two research and two NHS clinics per week.
On call Commitments
This role does not require participation in the on-call rota.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential for the post
Desirable for the post
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
1. ATTAINMENTS
Educational
Qualifications
Awarded MRCP (or equivalent) qualification
Prior formal research qualification (MRes, MD, PhD etc)
CE
Professional Qualifications
General Medical Council (GMC) registration
CE
Research / Publications
Evidence of prior publications
Recent publication in a peer-reviewed journal
AF
2. TRAINING
Good understanding of clinical trials in oncology
Prior direct trials experience in cancer esp renal cancer
I
3. EXPERIENCE
Job Specific
Have clinical experience in Medical Oncology
Have clinical experience in renal cancer
AF
Management / Audit
Participation in clinical audit
Leading a clinical audit
AF
4. TEACHING
Previous delivery of a teaching presentation / journal club
Ongoing involvement in teaching
AF
5. PERSONAL SKILLS
Acceptability
Leadership
Good team player
Evidence of previous leadership role
I
Self- reliance
Good written and verbal communication skills
I
Motivation
Proactive and flexible approach to work
Willing to undergo training and to learn new skills as required.
I
6. CIRCUMSTANCES
Domicile
Within 30 minutes travel time to the hospital.
Occupational Health Clearance.
Enhanced CRB Clearance.
I
Abbreviations for Methods of Assessment:
AF Application Form
I Interview
R References
CE Certification Evidence
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Awarded MRCP (or equivalent) qualification
- General Medical Council (GMC) registration
- Evidence of prior publications
Desirable
- Prior formal research qualification (MRes, MD, PhD etc)
- Recent publication in a peer-reviewed journal
Experience
Essential
- Have clinical experience in Medical Oncology
- Participation in clinical audit
- Previous delivery of a teaching presentation / journal club
Desirable
- Have clinical experience in renal cancer
- Leading a clinical audit
- Ongoing involvement in teaching
Training
Essential
- Good understanding of clinical trials in oncology
Desirable
- Prior direct trials experience in cancer esp renal cancer
Personal skills
Essential
- Good team player
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Proactive and flexible approach to work
- Willing to undergo training and to learn new skills as required.
Circumstances Domicile
Essential
- Within 30 minutes travel time to the hospital.
- Enhanced CRB Clearance.
- Occupational Health Clearance.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
The Christie NHS FT
Address
Renal - Q01128
Manchester
M20 4BX