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

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CRN Clinical Research Fellow attached to the Breast Unit. Optional on-call duties to support general surgery. Responsible for supporting and developing clinical research in the breast unit, working with cancer research nurses and the research lead. This position is suitable for candidates interested in a career in breast disease management, whether surgical, oncology, pathology, or radiology.

Main Duties of the Job

1. Optional: On-call cover for general surgery, pro-rata at SHO level. Surgical operative experience is not required. Provide ward cover for general surgery as needed.
2. Allocate 50% of daytime activity to support breast clinical research. The primary aim is to increase recruitment to NIHR portfolio studies. Responsibilities include consenting patients, collating clinical data, and ensuring accurate follow-up data. Support may also be provided for generic vaccine trials.
3. Attend CRN research fellow development days. The post holder will gain experience to become confident as a Principal Investigator (PI).
4. Develop clinical skills in breast disease management, with educational support tailored to career goals.
5. Provide clinical care to breast patients as required.

Working for Our Organisation

Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is central at 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 approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.

Our cultural ambition is to foster a culture that places people at the heart of everything, where everyone belongs, and where learning, improvement, and excellence thrive.

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 plans.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

• Provide care for emergency general surgery cases while on call.
• Support the breast unit with ward cover, assistance in theatre, and outpatient clinics.
• Offer clinical expertise to cancer research nurses to ensure timely collection of clinical information for trials.
• Support patients during recruitment to 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 peers

Skills & Ability

• Excellent communication skills in verbal and written English for grant applications and publications