This Fellowship will allow senior medical trainees to work within the hepatopancreaticobiliary and neuroendocrine neoplasm disease 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. Depending on the projects, the successful applicant will need to divide their time between research and a moderate clinical commitment; this may involve clinical research and audit activities, including protocol‑writing. 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, specialist registrar, nurses, nurse clinicians, trial coordinators and clinical research nurses in managing the disease group 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. Fellows will attend appropriate clinics per week (a maximum of two research and two NHS clinics), and multidisciplinary meetings. In addition, they will participate in clinical research meetings and any other relevant trial planning or trial set‑up meetings. Fellows will also spend time reviewing clinical data, writing abstracts/manuscripts, planning new studies and attending educational meetings.
Responsibilities
* 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 disease group.
* Education: There are numerous courses organised annually by the School of Oncology at The Christie. 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 and career development.
* Professional Development: Fellows should also maintain a level of continuing professional development consistent with the recommendations of the Royal College of Physicians. Appropriate arrangements for study leave will be made in conjunction with colleagues. There is the potential to attend national/international meetings (when an option) to present research work and fellows are expected to be involved in writing papers and reviews, and will also be required to undergo an annual appraisal.
* Protocol Development: Fellows may also assist with the revision and development of evidence‑based clinical trial protocols for patients.
* Research: 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.
Key Deliverables
* Successfully complete a clinical audit.
* Actively participate in at least one national or international meeting (abstract presentation).
* Successfully publish at least two first‑author peer‑reviewed manuscripts.
* Aid income generation through assistance in development and writing of investigator‑led studies/grant applications for research projects.
* Increase the international profile of the Disease Group, The Christie School of Oncology and the Christie Medical Oncology Fellowship programme.
Qualifications
* These positions are suitable for enthusiastic and research‑motivated applicants with a Medical degree, who are pursuing a career in Medical Oncology and have an interest in gaining further research and clinical trial experience in Hepatopancreaticobiliary and neuroendocrine neoplasms.
* Candidates must hold full General Medical Council (GMC) registration and have International English Language Testing System (IELTS) proficiency (if appropriate) or currently be eligible to apply for GMC registration.
Additional Information
* Appointment will be only on merit.
* We welcome applications from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority people and people with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria.
* The Christie NHS Foundation Trust is committed to equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion.
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