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TN United Kingdom; Winchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Research Fellow for its Breast Unit. This role offers the chance to engage in clinical research while developing skills in breast disease management. Candidates will work closely with cancer research nurses, participate in patient recruitment for trials, and gain valuable experience that may lead to principal investigator opportunities. This position is ideal for those passionate about surgical, oncology, and radiology fields, looking to make a significant impact in patient care and research.

Qualifications

• BM MBBS or equivalent required.
• Research experience and GCP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical research within the breast unit.
• Provide care for emergency general surgery cases as needed.
• Collaborate with cancer research nurses for timely data collection.

Skills

Emergency surgical management

Clinical research support

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

BM MBBS or equivalent

Foundation training

GCP certification

Job description

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CRN Clinical Research Fellow - Breast Unit

This position is attached to the breast unit with optional on-call duties to support general surgery. The role involves supporting and developing clinical research within the breast unit, working alongside cancer research nurses and the research lead. It is suitable for candidates interested in a career in breast disease management, including surgical, oncology, pathology, or radiology fields.

Main Duties of the Job

1. Optional: On-call cover for general surgery at SHO level, including ward cover as required. Surgical operative experience is not necessary.
2. Allocate approximately 50% of daytime activity to support breast clinical research, aiming to increase recruitment to NIHR portfolio studies. Responsibilities include consenting patients, collating clinical data, and supporting follow-up data collection. Support for generic vaccine trials may also be required.
3. Attend CRN research fellow development days. The postholder will gain experience to potentially become a principal investigator (PI).
4. Develop clinical skills in breast disease management, with educational support tailored to career goals.
5. Provide clinical care for breast patients as needed.

Working for Our Organisation

Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient across our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester, and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.

We aim to foster a culture centered on people, where learning, improvement, and excellence are prioritized. We provide specialist services nationally and internationally, including treatment for pseudomyxoma peritonei, and are leaders in tertiary liver and colorectal cancers.

The trust employs over 9,000 staff, with an annual turnover exceeding £500 million. As a Foundation Trust, we are accountable to our members through the governors, who represent their constituencies and influence the trust's future.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

1. Provide care for emergency general surgery cases during on-call shifts.
2. Support the breast unit through ward cover, assisting in theatre, and outpatient clinics.
3. Collaborate with cancer research nurses to ensure timely collation of clinical information for trials.
4. Support patients in recruitment for clinical trials.

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

• BM MBBS or equivalent
• Completed Foundation training
• Interest in breast disease management
• Research experience
• GCP certification

Experience & Knowledge

• Ability to manage emergency surgical admissions and medical assessments
• Good communication skills with patients and colleagues

Skills & Ability

• Excellent verbal and written English skills for grant applications and publications
• Strong communication skills with patients and peers