Overview
We are seeking an ambitious and motivated early-career medical oncologist, or individuals with an interest in developing a career in medical oncology, to join The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in partnership with Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute as a Clinical Research Fellow. This exciting Translational Research fellowship is focused on advancing our understanding of the progression and evolution of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma from development through to metastasis.
The appointed fellow will be primarily based within the Systems Oncology team at CRUK MI, working closely with the Rapid Donation Tissue Collection Programme to enable timely collection and analysis of pancreatic tissue, in collaboration with the Manchester Cancer Research Centre Biobank. This project leverages a uniquely Manchester-led initiative: The Christie's Rapid Donation Tissue Collection Programme, which allows access to fresh human pancreatic and metastatic tissue within hours of donation.
We also provide radiotherapy, chemotherapy, specialist surgery and a wide range of support services. The Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year and serving a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, with national specialist referrals.
The closing date for this post may be extended if there are insufficient applicants or brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants.
Responsibilities
* Work within the Systems Oncology team at CRUK MI in partnership with the Rapid Donation Tissue Collection Programme.
* Collect and analyse pancreatic tissue, collaborating with the Manchester Cancer Research Centre Biobank.
* Coordinate patient identification and sample collection in collaboration with Medical Oncology, Surgery and Gastroenterology teams at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.
* Attend a weekly HPB and acute oncology clinic, and up to two research and two NHS clinics per week, with flexibility depending on research priorities.
* Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, clinical research meetings and any relevant trial planning or trial set‑up meetings.
* Spend time reviewing clinical data, writing abstracts and manuscripts, planning new studies and attending educational meetings.
* Maintain a moderate clinical commitment, including protocol‑writing and audit activities under supervision of a consultant clinician.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust is committed to creating a balanced and diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, and particularly from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority people and people with disabilities for this post. Appointment will be only on merit.
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