Clinical Fellow in Melanoma

Job summary

This post presents an opportunity to join an established research team with a varied portfolio of clinical trials as a Clinical Research Fellow. The Melanoma disease research team is responsible for a varied portfolio of academic and commercial clinical trials.

This is a 10 session SpR equivalent Trust Grade post. It is based at the Christie site in the department of Medical Oncology. This position is suitable for individuals who wish to gain specialist training and experience in the care of patients with melanoma, and further training in early phase clinical trials. The Melanoma Team is a multi-disciplinary team of surgeons, oncologists and research staff. The team is a major contributor to clinical and translational research

The post will offer experience in cutting edge research in personalised medicine and immunotherapy, Early Phase trials, and experience in managing complex cases in an academic tertiary care centre with an international reputation. In addition, there are ongoing projects in toxicity management, late effects and on the use of big data and interrogation of national data-sets. It is expected the successful applicant will publish a number of papers as a result of their attachment, and there will be an opportunity to develop novel research projects

Main duties of the job

To work as a Clinical Research Fellow at the Christie under the supervision of Professor Paul Lorigan, Dr Avinash Gupta, Dr Patricio Serra and Dr Rebecca Lee. This will involve close liaison with other members of the multidisciplinary team in particular surgeons, research nurses and data managers. A major role of the post will be to implement evidence based best practice for patients who are being treated on clinical trials at the Christie and to develop and support associated clinical research.

to work closely with and support the team in the management of patients with melanoma. An important role of the Clinical Fellow will be to have direct involvement in the day-to-day clinical management of patients under the supervision of the consultant whether or not they are being managed within the confines of a clinical trial, and to attend relevant MDTs, radiology and educational meetings.

The Clinical Fellow will be required to support research and NHS clinics, typically 4 clinics per week

The post does not attract an on-call commitment.

About us

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 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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Main Duties: To work as a Clinical Fellow at the Christie under the supervision of Professor Paul

Lorigan, Dr Avinash Gupta, Dr Patricio Serra and Dr Rebecca Lee. This will involve close liaison

with other members of the multidisciplinary team in particular surgeons, research nurses and

data managers. A major role of the post will be to implement evidence based best practice for

patients who are being treated on clinical trials at the Christie and to develop and support

associated clinical research.

Clinical Management: to work closely with and support the team in the management of patients

with melanoma. An important role of the Clinical Fellow will be to have direct involvement in

the day-to-day clinical management of patients under the supervision of the consultant whether

or not they are being managed within the confines of a clinical trial, and to attend relevant

MDTs, radiology and educational meetings.

Clinics: the Clinical Fellow will be required to support research and NHS clinics, typically 4

clinics per week: examples - Monday am (treatment and research), Monday pm (new and

follow-up), Wednesday pm (new, FU and treatments), Thursday (new). .

Protocols: the post holder will be expected to revise and develop evidence based protocols

for patients. He/she will be expected to undertake the administrative duties associated with

the care of these patients.

Professional Development: He/she will 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. A

fund, administered by the Director of Service for the support of study leave exists within the

Trust. The post holder will also be required to undergo an appraisal.

Junior Doctor Training: the post holder will be expected to contribute actively to the training

of ST1 & 2s in medical oncology and of medical students form the University of Manchester

The post holder will also be expected to help in the training of nursing and multidisciplinary

staff in both inpatient and outpatient departments.

Clinical Governance: the post holder will be 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 other consultants in the unit.

Audit: the appointee will play a full role in clinical audit as a member of the Christie Hospital

Medical Staff.

Research: there are excellent opportunities for research within the department. The

appointee will be encouraged to contribute to current research projects within the unit

and/or set up new projects in consultation with supervisors. Successful candidates will be

encouraged to submit research findings for presentation at national or international

meetings and will be supported to attend these.

On call: the post does not attract an on-call commitment.

Continuing Professional Development

The Trust supports the requirements for continuing professional development (CPD) as laid down by the GMC and surgical colleges and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.

Role Planning

Provisional Sessional Timetable for Clinical Fellow in Medical Oncology

Proposed Sessional Activities:

CLINICAL

Outpatients Clinic 4

Ward Rounds 1

MDT

Clinical meeting/Morbitidy and mortality meeting

Support of research nurses/data managers 1-2

Personal research and CPD 3-4

10

A sessional activity is 4 hours

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

AM

Research clinic

Educational meeting (once a month) Personal Research &CPDSupport for researchnurses/data managers

Ward round Supportresearch staff

Personal research &CPDSupport for researchnurses/datamanagersWeekly researchmeeting

Personal research& CPD

PM

Clinic

Research clinicSpecialist meeting(once a month)

Clinic

MDT alternate weeks Clinic

Personal research& CPDSupport researchstaff

On call Commitments

This role does not require participation in the on-call rota.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential for the post

Desirable for the post

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT

1. ATTAINMENTS

Educational

Qualifications

MRCP, or equivalent

MD or PhD

CE

Professional Qualifications

GMC registration

CE

Research / Publications

Some experience in research

Presentations at national

Meetings

Publication in peer reviewed journals

AF/I

2. TRAINING

Experience in teaching

undergraduates

Experience of teaching

postgraduates

AF/I

3. EXPERIENCE

Job Specific

Minimum of four years

experience in oncology

Wide experience of acute

general medicine

Experience in melanoma

AF/I/R

Management / Audit

4. TEACHING

Experience of and ability to

teach junior medical staff, medical students and nurses

5. PERSONAL SKILLS

Acceptability

Good interpersonal skills.

Professional demeanour

Confident in ability but knows own limitations

Leadership

Evidence of clinical leadership

skills; excellent written and oral skills

AF/I

Self- reliance

Flexibility, commitment and

compatibility with colleagues

and staff in the department;

ability to work under

pressure. Reliable work record and in good health

AF/I

Motivation

capacity for staff motivation.

Evidence of interest in the subject of oncology

AF/I

6. CIRCUMSTANCES

Domicile

Within 30 minutes travel time to the hospital.

AF/I

Abbreviations for Methods of Assessment:

AF Application Form

I Interview

R References

CE Certification Evidence

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MRCP, or equivalent GMC registration Some experience in research Experience in teaching undergraduates

Desirable

MD or PhD Publication in peer reviewed journals Presentations at national Meetings Experience of teaching postgraduates

Experience

Essential

Minimum of four years' experience in oncology Wide experience of acute general medicine Experience in melanoma Experience of and ability to teach junior medical staff, medical students and nurses

PERSONAL SKILLS

Essential

Good interpersonal skills Professional demeanour Confident in ability but knows own limitations Evidence of clinical leadership skills; excellent written and oral skills Flexibility, commitment and compatibility with colleagues and staff in the department; ability to work under pressure Reliable work record and in good health Evidence of interest in the subject of oncology capacity for staff motivation.

CIRCUMSTANCES Domicile

Essential

Within 30 minutes travel time to the hospital.

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