This appointment is an excellent opportunity for clinicians in any speciality at any stage of their career to gain experience of clinical research in a leading research organisation, as well as those aiming for a career in Medical or Clinical Oncology, Experimental Medicine or Pharmaceutical Medicine to advance within a supportive environment. The Clinical Research Fellow will work in the Division of Cancer based at the Hammersmith Hospital Campus and Charing Cross Hospital with a dynamic group of clinicians and scientists engaged in evaluating therapeutics, diagnostics, cancer treatments, and treatment morbidities.
The primary role of the post holder is to provide medical support for Clinical Trials in Breast Cancer, including advanced therapies such as theranostics, and novel agents. The studies will be delivered within the Oncology Department at Imperial College NHS Trust as part of the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) Imperial BRC newly funded Oncology and Haematology Translational Research Centre. The post holder will work directly with experienced senior researchers supporting the implementation of patient-based clinical trials across phases of clinical development (phase IA, IB, II and III) in an established clinical academic environment that benefits from both on-site acute medical services and experienced administrative support. The postholder will also help to develop risk assessments and risk mitigation strategies for new studies. The postholder will also attend regular oncology clinics at the Charing Cross Site to facilitate recruitment to clinical studies and gain further experience in the multi-disciplinary management of cancer patients.
The activity within the Unit will support training in drug development, study design, pharmacovigilance, project management, and conduct of clinical trials, as well as regulatory aspects of clinical experimentation. Access to an ePortfolio will be facilitated for post holders not in higher specialist training.
1. You will have a Degree in medicine or equivalent
2. GMC registration
3. You will have minimum experience equivalent to FY1 or above
4. You will be knowledgeable, curious and passionate
5. You will be able to use your initiative to pursue opportunities to broaden your skills portfolio
6. You should provide evidence of being able to work independently and as a part of a team
7. Grow in your career with tailored training programmes for clinical staff including dedicated support with navigating your career and managing research as well as a transparent promotion process.
8. Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days off a year and generous pension schemes).
9. Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture with various and resources designed to support your personal and professional .