Clinical Research Fellow (Lymphoid/CLL)-Early Phase Clinic Trials Unit
The role is a 1‑year fixed‑term post at the Early Phase Cancer Trials Unit (EPCTU) in the Department of Oncology and Haematology, Oxford. It focuses on the day‑to‑day management of haematological malignancies and on the clinical and academic work in the myeloid service.
Responsibilities
* Day‑to‑day management of patients with haematological malignancy in the EPCTU.
* Inpatient and outpatient care of haematological cancer patients participating in EPCTU trials, with a focus on lymphoma, CLL and myeloma.
* Coordination and execution of trial activities, including study‑specific investigations, sample collection, data collection, case record folder completion and maintenance of study documentation.
* Liaison with a laboratory group to gain familiarity with the endpoint assays associated with the trial and to gain experience in performing laboratory techniques related to a translational project.
* Under supervision, assistance in setting up clinical trials: protocol design, grant applications, regulatory and ethical submissions, liaison with clinical trials units and preparation of study‑specific documentation.
* Preparation of results for publication.
* Presence may be required at Churchill Hospital and other parts of the Trust from time to time.
Qualifications – Essential
* MB ChB or equivalent, MRCP or equivalent.
* 3 years full‑time hospital service core medical training for at least 2 years.
* Demonstrable ability to exercise an immediate level of clinical responsibility as delegated by the consultant‑in‑charge.
* Full GMC registration.
* Driving licence.
Qualifications – Desirable
* FRCPath postgraduate qualification.
* Holder of a national training number in haematology or medical oncology, or equivalent.
* Direct experience of managing haemato‑oncology patients.
* Training at registrar level in Haematology / Oncology.
* Post‑foundation hospital appointments in oncology and/or haematology.
* Training in research conduct, including ICH‑GCP, and publication of research.
* Computing skills: ability to use word processor, spreadsheet programme and web browser.
* Evidence of active interest and / or involvement in clinical research trials.
* Excellent organisational, communication, professional and personal skills.
* Experience of teaching undergraduates and trainees.
* Evidence of effective participation in clinical audit and risk management.
Application
Candidates are invited to contact Prof Graham Collins, Consultant Haematologist, Oxford Cancer and Haematology Centre, Churchill Hospital (01865 235886) in the first instance.
To apply, please go to the NHS Jobs website. Apply via the website.
Employer
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust – Churchill Hospital, Old Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LE.
Equal Opportunities
In the interest of equal opportunities, we want to make sure that information about candidates is provided in the same format so all applicants should fill in the standard application form on the NHS Jobs website.
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