Clinical Research Fellow in Translational Oncology

University College London; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

UCL is seeking a postholder for their Treatment Resistance Team focusing on advanced urological cancers. Responsibilities include overseeing clinical data coordination for the ReIMAGINE study across several sites. This is an excellent opportunity for those training in oncology, urology, or pathology, with a strong track record in role progression.

Benefits

41 Days holiday including bank holidays

Defined benefit career average pension scheme

On-site gym

Employee assistance programme

Discounted medical insurance

Qualifications

• Must have full GMC Registration.
• Evidence of Good Clinical Practice is essential.
• Prior experience in clinical data collection is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate collection, processing, and analysis of clinical data.
• Hold honorary contracts across ReIMAGINE study sites.
• Provide training and supervision to junior staff.

Skills

Supervision of junior staff

Good Clinical Practice training

Experience in clinical data interpretation

Education

Undergraduate medical degree (MBBS or equivalent)

Completion of UK Foundation Training (or equivalent)

Job description

About us

The UCL Cancer Institute (https://www.ucl.ac.uk/cancer/) is a state-of-the-art institute to consolidate cancer research at UCL and promote links with our partner teaching hospitals, in order to support excellence in basic and translational studies. The Treatment Resistance Team at the CI, led by Prof Gerhardt Attard, focuses on studying treatment resistance in advanced urological cancers and has been integrating circulating cell-free DNA, tumour tissues and single-cell technologies with functional studies to track tumour clone dynamics in patients progressing through multiple lines of treatment. Some of the group's work involves collecting biological samples from several trials, including STAMPEDE - a multi-arm, multistage, randomised-controlled platform trial that has recruited more than 10,000 patients since 2005.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically-led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education and world-class research.

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

About the role

The main objective of this post will be to coordinate the collection, processing, and analysis of clinical, imaging and biopsy data from the ReIMAGINE study. As such, the postholder will hold honorary contracts across all ReIMAGINE sites (University College London Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital and Charing Cross Hospital). Overall responsibility for the postholder will be with the UCL Treatment Resistance Team. This appointment would suit foundation, core medical or core surgical trainees considering a career in oncology, urology, radiology or pathology or specialist trainees prior to undertaking a MD/PhD. We have a strong track record in helping trainees gain their subsequent chosen positions including national training numbers, consultant posts and industry roles. The post will be appointed on one of the scales including in the job description, depending on experience and is available for one year in the first instance.

The Treatment Resistance Team at the CI, led by Prof Gerhardt Attard, focuses on studying treatment resistance in advanced urological cancers and has been integrating circulating cell-free DNA, tumour tissues and single-cell technologies with functional studies to track tumour clone dynamics in patients progressing through multiple lines of treatment. Some of the group's work involves collecting biological samples from several trials, including STAMPEDE - a multi-arm, multistage, randomised-controlled platform trial that has recruited more than 10,000 patients since 2005.

Prospective candidates are encouraged to visit the UCLH and UCL Cancer Institute websites or premises. Further information can be obtained from Dr Vasilis Stavrinides () or Dr Matt Fittall ().

About you Successful candidate must have Undergraduate medical degree (MBBS or equivalent), completion of UK Foundation Training (or equivalent) and be eligible for full GMC Registration. Evidence of Good Clinical Practice training (or equivalent) is essential as is the ability to supervise junior staff and provide training as necessary. Prior experience in collecting, curating and interpreting clinical data would be desirable. What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below

• 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme
• Staff Support Service Discounted medical insurance

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