Clinical Research Fellow- Lower Gi

7 months ago


Manchester, United Kingdom The Christie NHS Foundation Trust Full time

This Fellowship will allow a senior medical trainee to work within the Lower GI disease-related 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.

The post would be for an initial 12 month period with the possibility of extension dependent upon performance.

This position is suitable for an enthusiastic and research-motivated applicant with a Medical degree, who is pursuing a career in Medical Oncology and have an interest in gaining further research and clinical trial experience in the Lower GI disease group area.

Salary will be on the Specialist Registrar scale, starting salary within range £43,923 - £63,152 per annum, dependent on experience and qualifications. There is no on-call commitment attached to this post.

The Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.

We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years.

We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The medical establishment provides The Christie Department of Medical Oncology (Clinical Director, Dr Yvonne Summers) was founded in 1974 and is one of the largest Departments of Cancer Medicine in the UK. The major research remit of the Department is to develop improved methods for cancer patient management. Laboratory research is closely integrated with clinical research and service work.

There are 47 Consultants in Medical Oncology who run the clinical service and research practice. There are currently 33 Medical Oncology Clinical Research fellows and Speciality and Associate Specialist doctors working at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust.

The Medical Oncology Fellowship Committee was formed in 2016 to pro-actively coordinate recruitment, training and support of Medical Oncology/Haematology Clinical Fellows. More information can be found on the following website;

The Systemic Therapy Research Group was formed in 2016 to include the disease groups who prescribe systemic therapies, forming a single coordinated research group that has size-impact to drive the necessary improvements. The plan is to increase the number of world-class cancer research leaders, support them and maximise influence on developments, by focusing on attracting and delivering more 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.

The Clinical Research fellow will have the following opportunities within the Department of Medical Oncology:

- 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 team.

In addition, there is an annual research event where all Medical Oncology fellows are encouraged to present their on-going 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, career development etc.
- 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



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