Clinical Fellow in Oncology Phase 1 Trials and Advanced Therapies

Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in the UK is seeking a specialist trainee in oncology to support Phase 1 trials and conduct patient care activities. The successful candidate will work in a state-of-the-art clinical research facility, gaining expertise in cellular therapies and participating in innovative treatments. This role also offers opportunities to engage in outpatient oncology clinics and establish collaborations in translational research. Ideal for those with oncology training, looking to enhance their experience in clinical drug development.

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting Phase 1 oncology trials.
• Interest in cellular therapies and clinical drug development.
• Ability to engage in complex immunotherapy clinical trials.

Responsibilities

• Support trial patients and administer Phase 1 trials.
• Engage in outpatient activities in medical oncology clinics.
• Ensure high standard of patient care and participate in clinical activities.

Skills

Cellular therapies

Oncology clinical trials

Translational research

Patient care

Engagement with KHP laboratories

Education

Specialist training number in oncology

Completed oncology training

Job description

Opportunity

This post is an ideal opportunity for a specialist trainee in oncology interested in extending their knowledge and experience of Phase 1 trials and gaining expertise in treating patients with cellular therapies. It also serves to extend general oncology experience, since our Phase 1 Unit attracts patients with a diverse range of tumours and clinical problems. The working week may include participation in medical oncology clinics in the Cancer Centre, according to the interests and needs of the successful candidate, and opportunities to engage in translational research in collaboration with KHP laboratories., Cellular therapies are exciting and innovative therapies emerging in oncology, but their delivery is complex and requires significant expertise to deliver safely. The post will be based in the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Facility (CRF) at Guy's, a state of the art space for the conduct of experimental medicine, which includes a GMP Cell Therapy suite. While the majority of the working week will be spent supporting trial patients and the administration of Phase 1 trials, focusing on the growing portfolio of early phase cell therapy and complex immunotherapy clinical trials, if desired there will be an opportunity for the postholder to engage in outpatient activities relating to medical oncology clinics. Participation is expected in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care. Transnational research is a key component of this post. Opportunities exist for the successful candidate to establish transnational research collaborations with KHP laboratories. While this post does not attract a training number it provides an excellent opportunity to gain experience in clinical drug development in oncology, and would be suitable for a candidate who either already has a specialist training number in oncology, or who has completed oncology training. Clinical supervision will be provided by the 4 Phase 1 Medical Oncology Consultants and a Senior Phase 1 Fellow.

Department Information

Guy's and St Thomas' is one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country, with 25,000 staff and 2.6 million patient contacts a year. NHS staff survey results indicate we have one of the most engaged and motivated workforces in the UK. Our hospitals have a long and proud history, dating back almost 900 years, and have been at the forefront of medical progress and innovation for centuries. We continue to build on these traditions and have a reputation for clinical, teaching and research excellence. Medical Oncology forms part of the Cancer Clinical Group within Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, and provides many of the services delivered by the Cancer Centre at Guy's. The department is internationally distinguished for its commitment to research and constantly strives for excellence through dedication and innovation. With our university partner King's College London, the hospital hosts an NIHR/Cancer Research UK Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre, and is closely allied to the CRUK City of London Major Centre.