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The closing date is 12 December 2025

Applications are invited to apply for this exciting opportunity to work within a large, dynamic trials unit looking after haemato‑oncology patients. It is a 1‑year fixed‑term post on the Early Phase Cancer Trials Unit (EPCTU) in the Department of Oncology and Haematology.

The postholder will be responsible for the day‑to‑day management of patients with haematological malignancy (focus on myeloid) on the EPCTU and take part in the clinical and academic myeloid service. There will be an opportunity to develop research projects in clinical trials and translational science, and training will focus on the design, setting up and execution of clinical research.

The post is available from May 2026.

Candidates are invited to contact Prof Graham Collins, Consultant Haematologist, Oxford Cancer and Haematology Centre, Churchill Hospital (01865 235886) in the first instance.

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Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust has four hospitals – John Radcliffe, Churchill, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and Horton General in Banbury.

• Inpatient and outpatient care of haematological cancer patients enrolled in EPCTU trials (lymphoma, CLL, myeloma). Coordinate and execute trial activities: investigations, sample collection, data collection, case record completion and study documentation.
• Develop clinical trials under supervision: protocol design, grant applications, ethical and regulatory submissions, liaison with clinical trials units and preparation of study documentation.
• Prepare results for publication.
• Work primarily at Churchill Hospital with occasional presence at other parts of the Trust.

• MB ChB or equivalent. MRCP or equivalent.
• Holder of a national training number in haematology or medical oncology, or equivalent.

• 3 years full‑time hospital service core medical training for at least 2 years.
• Demonstrable ability to exercise an immediate level of clinical responsibility as delegated by the consultant‑in‑charge.
• Direct experience of managing haemato‑oncology patients.
• Training at registrar level in Haematology / Oncology.
• Post‑foundation hospital appointments in oncology and/or haematology.

• Ability to work effectively within a multiprofessional team.
• Excellent organisational, communication, professional and personal skills.
• Experience of teaching undergraduates and trainees.
• Evidence of effective participation in clinical audit and risk management.
• Evidence of active interest and/or involvement in clinical research trials.
• Training in research conduct, including ICH‑GCP.
• Publication of research.

• Full GMC Registration.
• Driving licence.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust