Clinical Research Fellow in Head and Neck Immuno-Oncology

Clinical Research Fellow in Head and Neck Immuno-Oncology

To determine the immune correlates of successful radiotherapy response in patients with head and neck cancer.

To work with laboratory scientists in the Division of Infection and Immunity at CU supervised by Professor Awen Gallimore (CRUK Programme Grant holder), and the Head and Neck Multidisciplinary Team supervised by Professor Mererid Evans (Director, Wales Cancer Research Centre).

To oversee the delivery of novel and/or complex clinical trials at the Cardiff Cancer Research Hub (CCRH), the 'front door' to translational cancer research in Cardiff.

This post is fixed term for 2 years to meet the needs of the service.

Main duties of the job

Co-funded by Velindre Charitable Funds and the Wales Cancer Research Centre (WCRC), this Clinical Research Fellowship will be focused on 'Determining the immune correlates of successful radiotherapy response in patients with head and neck cancer'.

The post holder will be supported to undertake a higher research degree (MD) and the Fellowship will provide an opportunity for an oncology trainee to undertake a dedicated period of research during their training, equipping them with the skills, knowledge and links to become future cancer research leaders in Wales.

About us

Here at Velindre University NHS Trust, we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and our award-winning Welsh Blood Service. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.

Formed in 1994, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to apply the key principles of value-based healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being accountable, bold, caring, and dynamic, ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.

If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities, then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Qualified Medical Practitioner
• MRCP
• Full GMC Registration and License to Practise
• MSc, BSc or FRCR (Part 1 and 2)
• Knowledge of grant applications
• Knowledge of process through R&D for clinical trials

Experience

• Oncology experience to STR level
• Clinical experience in managing outpatient and inpatient oncology patients
• Oncology experience including exposure to the principles of managing patients participating in cancer clinical trials
• Skills in preparing and delivering presentations and reports
• Experience of working in or managing acute oncology patients
• Proven ability to manage own time and deliver a range of tasks to deadlines
• IT skills particularly in the use of MS Office applications
• Analytical skills - able to analyse and present complex research data, in a range of formats to a variety of audiences

Skills and Attributes

• Proven ability to use IT to deliver presentations and write reports
• Proven ability to critically appraise literature
• Proven ability to demonstrate creativity, innovation, and team-working within work
• Proven ability to work without close supervision
• Proven ability to adapt to the changing requirements of the Higher Education community.
• Organisation and time management skills to manage and deliver a range of tasks and projects to tight deadlines
• Flexible approach to working, including problem-solving skills, management of change, and a desire to develop knowledge

Other

• Excellence in Patient care
• Adherence to NHS Trust and University values
• Flexibility of working times
• Willing to work across 2 sites (Velindre in Whitchurch; CCRH/Cardiff University on Heath Park site) to fulfil the role
• Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.