We are inviting applicants for the post of Clinical Research Fellow in Gynaecological Oncology. Candidates should be highly motivated to undertake a postgraduate degree and they will be expected to register (and self-fund) an MPhil with the University of Manchester, with the potential to convert this to an MD degree, depending on academic progress. These are also clinical posts and candidates should be at a level expected of an ST3+ trainee. The split between academic and clinical time is 60%/40%. Candidates who are successful at interview will be expected to apply for Out of Program Research (OOPR) if they are currently in a training post.
Aims of the Research post
1. To establish the outcomes of importance to patients and clinicians undertaking endometrial cancer clinical research
2. To describe the use of primary cytoreductive surgery and neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by interval debulking surgery for advanced endometrial cancer across the UK
3. To compare survival outcomes for primary cytoreductive surgery and neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by interval debulking surgery for the treatment of advanced endometrial cancer across different molecular subgroups
The Clinical Research Fellow will be supervised by a team of consultants. The Clinical Research Fellow will need to respect the roles of others within a multidisciplinary team and communicate with them appropriately.
Clinical component
The weekly timetable will vary from week to week. The clinical component may include sessions in outpatients, theatre and ward rounds, or other specialist sessions. Research days are usually fixed.
Qualifications & Expectations
Candidates must be at a level expected of an ST3+ trainee, highly motivated to register and self-fund a postgraduate MPhil. Successful applicants will be required to apply for Out of Program Research (OOPR) if currently in a training post.
Applicants are invited to contact the Lead Clinician for further details.
This advert closes on Tuesday 28 Oct 2025
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