Overview
This post represents an excellent opportunity for a physician wishing to gain further experience in cancer clinical trials and, in particular Phase I and Experimental Cancer Medicine studies.
The post will provide experience and training in the design and delivery of Early Phase Oncology studies. It is suited to physicians who have either completed, or are undertaking their specialist training in medical oncology, or those who are looking to develop their experience prior to entering a career in Oncology.
Responsibilities
* Promote the recruitment and care of patients with cancer and participate in clinical trials.
* Participate in research-active outpatient clinics.
* Attend trial design related training opportunities and present clinical data at national and international meetings as opportunities arise.
Qualifications and training
* A medical qualification and General Medical Council registration or the ability to obtain registration before job commencement is required.
* Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) is expected; trial-specific training will be provided.
* Will have a prominent role in the recruitment and care of patients with cancer within the Early Phase Trials setting.
Post details and supervision
* The post will be based in the Department of Oncology, under the direction of Dr Simon Pacey, Speciality Research Lead for Early Phase Trials (Cambridge Cancer Trials Centre (CCTC)).
* Based, with honorary clinical status, at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Trust, Cancer Directorate and the Cambridge Clinical Research Centre.
Enquiries
Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Simon Pacey, via email at scp46@cam.ac.uk
Key dates and terms
* Closing date: 14th September 2025
* Interviews: TBC
* Fixed-term: 24 months.
Conditions of appointment
* On acceptance of an offer, a Disclosure and Barring Service check (enhanced with children and adults' barred lists) will be required.
* This appointment also requires an Honorary Clinical Contract.
* This is an integrated appointment between the University and Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust ("NHS Trust").
* If your contract with the NHS Trust is terminated, your employment with the University will be terminated, and vice versa.
Application process
Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system and apply online (if you have not already done so).
Please upload a covering letter, CV and a completed Additional Information for Clinical Researchers form in the Upload section of the online application. Do not upload documents not requested, as they will not be considered.
Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.
Please quote reference RD47121 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
Equality and eligibility
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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