Clinical Research Fellow

Integrated Care System; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Clinical Research Fellow to join their Melanoma research team. This position offers a chance to gain specialized experience in clinical trials and patient care, working closely with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should have relevant qualifications, interpersonal skills, and a commitment to professional development. This is a fixed-term contract with no on-call duties.

Benefits

CPD activities support

Financial support for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting and supporting clinical trials.
• Ability to teach junior staff, students, and nurses.
• Experience presenting at national meetings and publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Implement evidence-based practice for clinical trial patients.
• Support clinical research and manage melanoma patients.
• Conduct audits and engage in research activities.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Excellent communication skills

Leadership qualities

Flexibility and commitment

Ability to work under pressure

Education

MRCP or equivalent

GMC registration

MD or PhD

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Research and Innovation Division at The Christie. We are looking to appoint a Clinical Research Fellow to the Melanoma research team. This post offers the chance to join an established research team with a varied portfolio of clinical trials. The Melanoma disease research team is responsible for a diverse range of academic and commercial clinical trials. This is a 10-session SpR equivalent Trust Grade post based at the Christie site in the Department of Medical Oncology. It is suitable for individuals seeking specialist training and experience in melanoma patient care and early phase clinical trials.

Main duties of the job

To work as a Clinical Research Fellow under the supervision of Professor Paul Lorigan, Dr. Avinash Gupta, Dr. Patricio Serra, and Dr. Rebecca Lee. The role involves close collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, including surgeons, research nurses, and data managers. Key responsibilities include implementing evidence-based practice for clinical trial patients, supporting clinical research, managing melanoma patients, attending MDTs and educational meetings, supporting research and NHS clinics (typically 4 per week), and developing evidence-based protocols. The post also involves contributing to professional development, training junior staff, participating in clinical governance, conducting audits, and engaging in research activities, including publishing and developing new projects.

About us

The Melanoma team comprises nurses and consultants with clinical trial coordination and project management support. The team aims to maximize treatment opportunities for melanoma patients and increase recruitment into clinical trials. We foster a collaborative working environment to promote achievements across the division and with our sponsors, focusing on service improvement and providing excellent patient experiences.

Job responsibilities

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract for a 40-hour week position in Medical Oncology. The role involves clinical management, supporting research clinics, protocol development, professional development, training, clinical governance, audit, and research. The post does not require on-call duties.

Continuing Professional Development

The Trust supports CPD activities aligned with GMC and college standards, offering time and financial support. The appointee will undergo regular appraisals and maintain ongoing professional development.

Role Planning

A provisional timetable includes outpatient clinics, ward rounds, MDT meetings, educational sessions, research support, and personal development activities, typically structured as 4-hour sessions across the week.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MRCP or equivalent
• GMC registration
• MD or PhD

Research/Publications

• Experience in research
• Presentations at national meetings
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals

Training

• Experience teaching undergraduates and postgraduates

Teaching

• Ability to teach junior staff, students, and nurses

Personal Skills

• Good interpersonal skills
• Confidence with self-awareness
• Leadership qualities
• Excellent communication skills
• Flexibility and commitment
• Ability to work under pressure
• Motivational skills
• Interest in oncology

Disclosure

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check in accordance with UK regulations.