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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust
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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s leading providers of non-surgical cancer treatment, caring for a population of 2.4 million people across Cheshire & Merseyside, North Wales, the Isle of Man and parts of Lancashire.
Our flagship specialist cancer hospital was opened in central Liverpool in June 2020, supported by our hospital on the Clatterbridge Health Park in Wirral providing outpatient cancer treatment and supportive care and our radiotherapy treatment centre on the Aintree Hospital site.
Together, working across three sites and operating specialist chemotherapy clinics in four of Merseyside’s district hospitals, we are able to deliver a comprehensive range of inpatient care, advanced radiotherapy, chemotherapy and other systemic anti-cancer therapies including gene therapies and immunotherapies. We also deliver a pioneering Treatment at Home and Work service; are the only facility in the UK providing low-energy proton beam therapy to treat rare eye cancers and host the region’s Teenage and Young Adult Unit, (supported by the Teenage Cancer Trust).
Working with leading experts from The University of Liverpool and the Cancer Research UK Liverpool Cancer Trials Unit we strive to stay at the forefront of novel treatments and techniques to deliver more effective and personalised treatments than ever before.
Early Phase Clinical Research Fellow
Closed for applications on: 10-Mai-2024 00:01
Statws y swydd wag: Closed
Closed for applications on: 10-Mai-2024 00:01
Manylion allweddol
Lleoliad
- Gwefan
- The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Liverpool
- Cyfeiriad
- Pembroke Place
- Tref
- Liverpool
- Cod post
- L7 8XP
- Major / Minor Region
- Glannau Mersi
Math o gontract a phatrwm gwaith
- Contract
- Cyfnod Penodol: 12 mis (Potential to extend to 24 months)
- Oriau
- Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos
Cyflog
- Cyflog
- £55,329 per annum , pro rata
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Gradd
- (NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Trainee (ST3-5))
Arbenigedd
- Prif leoliad
- Research
Please note that applications are accepted only by completion of our application form. If you have any needs that prevent you from applying in this way and participating in our online recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0151 5565176 or [email protected] at the earliest opportunity to ensure that support can be provided. Adjustments can be made for you during application and interview.
In cases where we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close any vacancies prior to the specified closing date; therefore you are advised to submit your completed application form as early as possible.
If you do not receive confirmation that you have been shortlisted for interview, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. It is with regret that we are unable to provide feedback to non-shortlisted candidates.
Overseas candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing their circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website.
Trosolwg o'r swydd
This post is a full time appointment for an initial period of 12 months with potential to extend to 24 months. The role to provide medical support to the Early Phase Trials team including consultants, nursing and administration staff by primarily acting as co-investigator on early phase clinical trials. The successful applicant will join a highly motivated and empowered workforce to increase research capacity and deliver innovative early phase research in compliance with Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP) and Trust policy.
This is a 10 session non-training post funded through The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre for an initial period of 1 year (potential to extend to 2 years). The Early Phase Clinical Research Fellow role is suitable for individuals towards the end of, or having completed, their specialist oncology training who wish to gain further experience in experimental medicine and Phase I trials, including first-in-human trials, clinical pharmacology trials and transnational research.
The position requires an ability to understand and deliver early phase clinical research, liaising across a range of clinical, academic and administrative staff throughout the Trust and with external organisations (pharmaceutical and biotech industry partners, academic institutions and other hospitals).
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The post-holder will participate in a diverse range of clinical research trials as a co-/sub-investigator and manage all aspects of trial patients. The appointee is required to attend 6 trial outpatient clinics per week, Safety Review Committee meetings to discuss trial patients, molecular tumour board meetings and wait list meetings to discuss trial patients and to agree opportunities for patients to enrol in early phase trials.
The post-holder will undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of their patients. The role also involves presenting research work, being involved in the development and delivery of audits, writing papers and reviews and participating in all relevant aspects of clinical governance, under the supervision of the other consultants in the Early Phase Trials team.
The Trust supports the requirements for continuing 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.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre is one of three specialist cancer centres in England. With 1,700 staff and three sites, we are one of the largest NHS providers of non-surgical cancer treatment. The Trust serves the 2.4 million population across Cheshire & Merseyside and is consistently rated by patients as one of the best performing hospitals.
We opened Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Liverpool (CCC-L) in June 2020, enabling us to work more closely with clinical colleagues in the neighbouring acute hospital, to support our sickest patients. This state-of-the-art flagship cancer hospital, along with our sites in Wirral and Aintree means we are able to provide care closer to home for cancer patients across Cheshire & Merseyside. The new hospital is based in the heart of Liverpool’s Knowledge Quarter enabling us to expand our cancer research programme alongside our academic partner, the University of Liverpool.
We are a tertiary cancer centre, providing non-surgical cancer care. Our reputation and specialist services attract national and international cancer patients. We have a unique multi-site care model consisting of three main sites, four additional systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) sites and 15 outpatient centres, making us one of the largest NHS providers of non-surgical cancer treatment for solid tumours and blood cancers. Our clinical model also includes the provision of chemotherapy in the home and workplace.
Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
Role: The successful candidate will be recruited as a Clinical Research Fellow in Early Phase Trials Team.
Research: A diverse range of clinical research trials are in progress and, following training, you will be expected to participate in these studies as a co-/sub-investigator. These include Phase I trials of immunotherapeutics, small molecule inhibitors, next-generation chemotherapy trials, combination / multi-modality Phase I trials, molecular characterisation / translational studies. In addition to the research projects outlined above, the post-holder may be involved with new patient consultation, consent and screening, and reviewing patients at follow-up appointments.
Primarily, patients are seen in the outpatient setting but with some inpatient cover. The appointee is required to attend 6 trial outpatient clinics per week (see indicative timetable).
Protocols: You will be expected to undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of their patients. The appointee will be encouraged to harness opportunities to be involved in the development and planning of new studies.
Professional Development: You 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. There is the potential to present research work and you will be expected to be involved in audit, writing papers and reviews. You will also be required to undergo an annual appraisal.
Clinical Governance: You 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 Early Phase Trials team.
Audit: You will play a full role in clinical audit as a member of Early Phase Trials team. The appointee will develop, supervise and deliver team audit projects.
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
This is a 10 session non-training specialty registrar (full) level post funded through The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre for an initial period of 1 year with potential to extend to 2 years.
Provisional Sessional Timetable for Early Phase Clinical Research Fellow
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Proposed Sessional Activities
Early Phase Review and Consent 5.0
Multi tumour Early Phase Clinic 1.0
Research Administration 1.0
Trial Teleconferences 1.5
Team Meeting 0.5
Audit/CPD 1.0
10
Indicative Clinical Timetable
Monday
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Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Early Phase review and consent |
Early Phase review and consent |
Early Phase review and consent |
Early Phase review and consent/ |
Early Phase review and consent |
Multi tumour early phase clinic |
Research Admin/ Team Meeting |
Audit / CPD |
Trial Teleconferences |
Trial Teleconferences/ Research Admin |
Indicative outputs:
- Minimum of 100 new patients assessed per annum.
- Minimum of 35 patients enrolled onto clinical study/annum (in consultation with consultant staff).
- Minimum of 2 commercial/investigator sponsored studies secured and opened/annum (in consultation with consultant staff).
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, but it aims to highlight the typical main responsibilities of the post. It may be reviewed from time to time to ensure that it relates to the job as then being performed, or to incorporate whatever changes are being proposed. This procedure is conducted in consultation with the post holder.
Equality and Diversity
All employees must demonstrate a positive attitude to The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust’s equality policies and Equality Scheme. Employees must not discriminate on the grounds of sex, colour, race, ethnic or national beliefs, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief and will treat patients, colleagues and members of the public with dignity and respect.
Health and Safety
The employer will take all reasonably practical steps to ensure your health, safety and welfare while at work. You must familiarise yourself with the employer's Health & Safety policy, and its safety and fire rules. It is your legal duty to take care of your own health and safety as well as that of your colleagues.
Information Security and Confidentiality
During the course of your employment you may have access to, see or hear information of a confidential nature. You are required not to disclose such information, particularly relating to patients or staff. All personal identifiable information must be held in the strictest confidence and should only be disclosed to authorised people in accordance with NHS confidentiality guidelines (Caldicott) and the Data Protection Act 1998, unless explicit written consent is given by the person identified or where information sharing protocols exist. Any failure to comply with this term of your employment will be treated as an act of misconduct under the employer's disciplinary procedure.
Research Governance
Research and Development is at the heart of providing effective treatments and high quality services, supporting a culture of evidence based practice and innovation amongst staff. All staff have a duty to be aware of and comply with their responsibilities for research governance, whether as researchers, as part of the team caring for those participating in research, or as research participants themselves.
Infection Control
All employees are expected to follow consistently high standards of infection control practice, especially with reference to hand decontamination, adherence to dress/uniform code, and for clinical staff, aseptic technique and to be aware of and follow all Trust infection control guidelines and procedures relevant to their work.
Mandatory Training
Mandatory training relates to information and/or training regarding the management of general and specific risk. All staff are required to attend mandatory training, which is relevant to their role as identified in the Trust’s risk management mandatory training matrix.
Code of Conduct
As an employee of the Trust, it is a contractual duty that you abide by any relevant code of professional conduct and/or practice applicable to you. A breach of this requirement may result in action being taken against you (in accordance with the Trust’s disciplinary policy) up to and including dismissal. In addition, managers are required to carry out their duties in a manner, which complies with the code of conduct for NHS Managers Directions 2002.
If you are successful you will be invited for an interview via email. Please ensure you regularly check your emails (including junk folders) following your application and let us know if you have any problems. If you would prefer for us to communicate with you in a different way, or need adjustments to the interview process, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0151 556 5176 or [email protected].
Trust policy requires that the cost of processing a new DBS application is met by the successful applicant. DBS costs are recovered via salary deduction following commencement in post. It is a Trust recommendation that candidates requiring a DBS check subscribe to the DBS Update Service - further details are available here - https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service.
The Trust takes active responsibility for meeting national guidance and legal requirements in relation to our Safeguarding Policy, including local arrangements for the protection of adults at risk.
The Trust is committed to providing high standards of both patient and staff experience. To support us in doing this the Trust, in partnership with Trade Unions has developed and embedded key values and behaviours that all staff are required to demonstrate throughout their employment. The Trust's values and behaviours support the Trust Vision 'to provide the best cancer care to the people we serve' and our Mission 'to improve health and wellbeing through compassionate, safe and effective cancer care'.
We promote and support diversity in our workforce. The Trust have staff networks for LGBTQ+, disability and long terms conditions, international and ethnically diverse staff and a menopause network. The Trust also hold Disability Confident Level 2 Status and provide supporting policies and processes to enable staff with disabilities and long term conditions to work in a way that best meets their needs.
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Rhaid bod gennych gofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Manyleb y person
Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Completion of core medical training (CMT) or acute care common Stem programme (or equivalent)
- MRCP or equivalent
- GMC registration
Meini prawf dymunol
- CCT in Medical Oncology or equivalent Good Clinical Practice
- Advanced Life Support
- Higher degree in cancer research
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Experience in general oncology and internal medicine
- Research/Trials experience
- Evidence of clinical leadership skills
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience in early phase cancer research
Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Experience in teaching undergraduates
- Evidence of clinical skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, flexibility, commitment and team work with colleagues and staff in the department.
- Ability to work under pressure
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience in teaching postgraduates Teaching Qualification
- Demonstration of excellent communication skills
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Emma Whitby
- Teitl y swydd
- Head of Research Delivery
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 01513188920
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