Clinical Research Fellow

The Institute Of Cancer Research; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading cancer research institute as a Clinical Research Fellow focusing on prostate cancer treatment and research. This role offers an opportunity to manage clinical trials and engage in pioneering research aimed at improving patient outcomes. You'll work alongside eminent researchers in a supportive and dynamic environment equipped with advanced facilities. Candidates with GMC registration, MRCP, and cancer management experience are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Dynamic and supportive research environment

Access to state-of-the-art facilities

Professional development opportunities

Collaboration with leading researchers

Competitive salary and pension

Qualifications

• Full registration with the General Medical Council required.
• MRCP qualification essential.
• Experience managing cancer patients is critical.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients with advanced prostate cancer in clinical trials.
• Involvement in translational research potentially leading to a PhD.
• Conduct clinical trials and assist in manuscript writing.

Skills

Clinical experience in managing cancer patients

Education

Full registration with the General Medical Council

Acquisition of MRCP

Job description

Key Information

Salary: Commencement on the salary range is subject to comparable skills and experience.

Reporting to: Professor Johann de Bono

Duration of Contract: Fixed Term for 12 months in the first instance

Hours per week: 40 hours per week (Full Time)

Location: Sutton

Closing Date: 7th July 2025

This role is eligible for ICR Sponsorship. Support will be provided for costs associated with Visa application. If you are considering relocating to the UK, further information can be found here.

Job Details

Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Research Fellow in the Prostate Cancer Targeted Therapy Group (PCTTG) at The Institute of Cancer Research and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust to contribute to the discovery, development and delivery of the next generation of treatments, technologies and methodology into clinical care.

This post is an excellent opportunity to be centrally involved in the management of patients with advanced prostate cancer enrolled in clinical trials of experimental anti-cancer drugs. In addition, the applicant will be encouraged to become involved in translational research that could lead to a PhD and will gain experience in translational and clinical research including the conduct of clinical trials and manuscript writing.

To be considered applicants must meet the following essential criteria:

• Full registration with the General Medical Council,
• Acquisition of MRCP, and
• Clinical experience in managing cancer patients.

Department/Directorate Information

The PCTTG, under the leadership and guidance of Professor Johann de Bono and Dr Adam Sharp, has led on the development of many of the new drugs currently used for the management of advanced prostate cancer including abiraterone, cabazitaxel, enzalutamide, olaparib and Lutetium PSMA. The Unit is based at the Royal Marsden in the Oak Cancer Centre, a day-care area with outpatient facilities exclusively dedicated to the care and treatment of patients enrolled in clinical trials and is closely linked to our translational research laboratories at The Institute of Cancer Research.

What we offer

• A dynamic and supportive research environment
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and professional development opportunities
• Collaboration with leading researchers in the field
• Competitive salary and pension

We encourage all applicants to access the job pack attached for more detailed information regarding this role. For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Professor Johann de Bono via email on [email protected]

About The Institute of Cancer Research

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