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.
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.
The postholder will contribute to the delivery of high quality consultant led care across 7 days. This includes participation in planned weekend and weekday clinical activity to support safe, timely decision making and continuity of care for patients.
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 appointee will be based at The Christie and will provide senior input to clinics, wards and treatment delivery areas.
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.
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
CLINICAL
Outpatients Clinic: 4
Ward Rounds: 1
MDT: 0.25
Clinical meeting/Morbitidy and mortality meeting: 0.5
Support of research nurses/data managers: 1-2
Personal research and CPD: 3-4
Weekend working will consist of clinical activities that are scheduled in advance and reviewed where required as work schedules are reviewed, taking account of service needs.
On call Commitments
This role does not require participation in the on-call rota.
