Clinical Research Fellow in Oncology

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Clinical Research Fellow in Oncology has arisen at the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre. The role offers comprehensive clinical exposure in managing breast and urological cancers within a leading Trust, focusing on both patient care and clinical trials.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be training in oncology.
• Desirable experience in brachytherapy, stereotactic radiotherapy, and clinical trials.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients with urological and breast cancer during regular weekly clinics.
• Assist in patient recruitment and oversight for clinical trials.
• Provide inpatient supervision and manage acute oncology issues.

Job description

Do you want to gain clinical experience in urological and breast cancers? Are you interested in clinical trials? Are you looking to work in a thriving city centre Trust?

An exciting opportunity has arisen at the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre (BHOC) for a Clinical Research Fellow in Oncology. The postholder will gain comprehensive experience in the management of breast and urological cancers, including systemic therapies, in a large regional oncology centre. They will also be exposed to running investigator-led studies (ILS), including multi-centre studies across the UK.

Clinical Oncology applicants will have the opportunity to train in brachytherapy, stereotactic radiotherapy, and the use of radio-isotopes. There will also be opportunities for individual research.

This post is suitable for those training in oncology who want to take an out-of-programme experience (OOPE). The position is for up to 2 years and is full-time.

Responsibilities

• Undertake urological and breast cancer clinical management with regular weekly clinics.
• Assess patients attending as outpatients for radiotherapy and SACT, providing cover for incidental medical problems between reviews.
• Provide inpatient supervision as required, including assistance on the BHOC Acute Care (acute oncology) assessment unit.
• Attend Urology Complex Case Meetings.
• Assist in the recruitment and supervision of patients in clinical trials.
• Gain exposure to radiotherapy, including planning and brachytherapy.

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, with over 13,000 staff and more than 100 clinical services across 10 sites, serving a population of over 500,000 in South West England. UHBW has been rated 'Good' by the CQC. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, offering city living close to countryside and seaside. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and to building a diverse workforce. Anonymous data from applications will be used to ensure we meet our diversity and inclusion commitments.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Professor Amit Bahl
Job title: Consultant Radiotherapy
Email: [e-mail]