Overview
CRN clinical research fellow attached to the breast unit. Optional on call duties to support general surgery. To support and develop clinical research in the breast unit. Working with the cancer research nurses and the breast unit research lead. This post would suit a candidate interested in a career breast disease management whether surgical, oncology, pathology or radiology.
Responsibilities
* On call cover for general surgery at “SHO” level (1 in 9 rota, including nights & weekends). Surgical operative experience is not required.
* General surgery ward cover as required.
* 50% of daytime activity to support breast clinical research. The prime aim is to ensure HHFT increases recruits to NIHR portfolio studies.
* Consent patients to trials, collate clinical data and help ensure accurate follow up data. May be required to support generic vaccine trials.
* Attendance at CRN research fellow development days.
* Develop clinical skills in the management of breast disease and educational needs tailored to your career intentions.
* Clinical care of breast patients as required.
* Provide care to emergency general surgery cases while on call.
* Provide support to the breast unit – ward cover, assist in theatre, outpatients.
* Provide clinical expertise to the cancer research nurses to ensure timely collated information for patients in trials.
* Support patients while recruiting to clinical trials.
Development and Career
The post holder will be expected to gain experience to allow them to become confident as a principle investigator (PI). Their educational needs will be tailored according to their career intentions.
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