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Do you want to gain clinical experience in urological and breast cancers? Are you interested in clinical trials? Are you looking to work in a thriving city centre Trust?
An exciting opportunity has arisen at the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre (BHOC) for a Clinical Research Fellow in Oncology. The postholder will gain comprehensive experience in the management of breast and urological cancers including systemic therapies in a large regional oncology centre. They will also be exposed to the experience of running Investigator-led studies (ILS) including multi-centre studies across the UK.
Clinical Oncology applicants will have the opportunity to train in brachytherapy, stereotactic radiotherapy and use of radio-isotopes. There will also be the opportunity for individual research.
This post is suitable for those training in oncology who want to take an out of programme experience (OOPE). This position is for up to 23 months and is full time.
This post is ideally suitable for trainees in Medical/Clinical Oncology who wish to incorporate a formal research aspect in their oncological specialisation. The post is suitable for applicants who are aspiring to join the Clinical/ Medical Oncology training programme ST1-ST5 Level or post CCT candidates. The responsibilities of the post will be tailored accordingly. The post will give the opportunity to gain valuable experience in clinical work as well as exposure to oncology clinical trials. The post holder will:
1. Undertake Urological and Breast Cancer clinical management with regular weekly clinics
2. Assessment of patients who attend as outpatients for radiotherapy and SACT providing cover for incidental medical problems between clinical reviews
3. Provide inpatient supervision as required including helping on the BHOC Acute Care (acute oncology) assessment unit.
4. Attend Urology Complex Case Meeting.
5. Assist in the recruitment and supervision of patients in clinical trials
6. Gain exposure to radiotherapy including planning and brachytherapy
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.