Clinical Research Doctor - Urology

This post is a doctoral clinical fellowship working towards an MD(Res), registered with the ICR and awarded by the University of London. The project will focus on clinical and translational research relevant to the application of specialised radiotherapy in the management of urological cancers, particularly renal cancer. The exact remit of the project will be developed by the successful candidate in collaboration with their Primary Supervisor (Dr Vincent Khoo) and supervisory team. The research will evaluate the utilisation of ablative therapies, particularly stereotactic and high dose volumetric modulated arc therapy. This will require close collaboration with the academic and clinical physics teams at the ICR/RMH. You will join a team of urology oncology research fellows who pursue a wide range of radiotherapy and laboratory research within the unit.

The post holder will be based in the Royal Marsden hospital in Chelsea unit but will also have the option to work across both sites of the hospital although they may preferentially base themselves at one site. A urology oncology specific clinical trials team, the Clinical Trials Unit Urology Oncology (CTUUC), supports trial coordination and data management for the unit's trials.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is expected to be a senior clinical oncology trainee and will typically hold a national training number in clinical oncology and plan to undertake this fellowship as Out-of-program research experience. The fellowship will suit an oncology trainee who envisages a future career as a clinical researcher interested in academic clinical trial development and translational research and wishes to build the knowledge and skills to support this path.

The post will support the clinical aspects of Dr Khoo's programme to develop clinical studies to evaluate the utilisation of radiotherapy for the treatment of oligometastatic and uncontrolled local disease in the management of renal cancer. An integral part of the research will be to develop the randomised clinical trial Phase I/II trial and procure funding for trial initiation. This is likely to account for around 70% of the role.

About us

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 3,900 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits and learning and development opportunities. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

For further details please contact Dr Vincent Khoo: Vincent.Khoo@rmh.nhs.uk or Sijy Pillai: Sijy.Pillai@rmh.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration. MRCP or equivalent.
• FRCR (Clinical Oncology) or equivalent.
• Additional degree (intercalated BSc or MSC).

Experience

• At least three years of oncology training in a recognised UK or overseas centre.
• Good understanding of the principles of clinical management of malignancy.
• Good understanding of technical aspects of advanced radiotherapy techniques.
• Experience in planning and delivery of IMRT.
• Previous research experience.
• Experience of technical radiotherapy planning and treatment delivery.
• Publication of at least one peer-reviewed article in oncology.
• Experience in IGRT.

Skills, abilities and knowledge

• Ability and willingness to work within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Enthusiasm for the project and willingness to go "above and beyond".
• Previous experience of clinical trials and management of patients on clinical trials.
• Familiarity with analytical techniques.
• Ability to design and write clinical trial protocols.
• Experience in data collection and statistics.
• Good communication skills, written and oral.

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.

£61,825 to £70,425 a year per annum incl. HCAS