Registrar Doctor in Drug Development Unit

Royal Marsden; London; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Marsden is seeking a Clinical Research Fellow in the Drug Development Unit, focusing on early phase clinical trials. This full-time role offers an opportunity to manage cancer patients while contributing to pioneering research in oncology. Ideal candidates will hold GMC registration and have MRCP, with experience in cancer trials.

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Dynamic working environment

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of internal medicine and oncological malignancies.
• Experience in cancer chemotherapy and management.
• Knowledge of trial preparation and manuscript writing.

Responsibilities

• Involved in patient care in clinical trials for experimental drugs.
• Gaining clinical experience across a range of adult malignancies.
• Participate in trial preparation and manuscript writing.

Skills

Management of acute medical emergencies

Oncology management

Clinical trial methodology

Education

Basic medical degree

MRCP or equivalent

Eligible for full GMC registration

Job description

Registrar Doctor in Drug Development Unit

NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Trainee (ST3-6)

Main area Drug Development Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Trainee (ST3-6) Contract 24 months (Fixed Term) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week Job ref 282-CR530-MED

Employer The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site The Royal Marsden Hospital Sutton Town Sutton Salary £61,825 - £70,425 per annum incl. HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 12/06/2025 23:59

Job overview

Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Research Fellow in Early Phase Clinical Trials at the Drug Development Unit at the Institute of Cancer Research and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust. The Drug Development Unit, a designated Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre, is widely regarded as the worldwide leader in phase I clinical trials. We have our own dedicated in-patient and daycare (and some outpatient facilities) unit, Oak Ward, within the Royal Marsden.

Main duties of the job

This post is an excellent opportunity to be centrally involved in the delivery of care to patients involved in clinical trials of experimental anti-cancer drugs and other clinical research performed in patients with advanced cancer. In addition, the applicant will gain clinical experience in a wide range of adult malignancies, as well as participate in trial preparation and manuscript writing.

To be considered applicants must meet the following essential criteria: full registration with the General Medical Council, MRCP, and some experience of the management of patients with oncological malignancies.

Working for our organisation

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

• Basic medical degree and evidence of suitability for higher medical training. Broad knowledge of general internal medicine with MRCP or equivalent and experience in the treatment of cancer patients.
• Eligible for full GMC registration
• Broad knowledge of medical oncology including knowledge concerning standard chemotherapy regimens, the drugs and their side effects.

Experience

• Broad experience of management of patients with full range of cancer types (internal referrals)
• Experience in clinical trials in cancer chemotherapy, including some aspects of early drug development

Skills/Abilities/Knowledge

• Experience in the management of acute medical emergencies and, practical interventions e.g. chest and ascitic drains, central lines etc. Experience in general oncology management including treatment of oncological emergencies and cancer chemotherapy.
• It would be helpful for the applicant to have some experience and knowledge of cancer clinical trial methodology including the conduct of early trials.

The Royal Marsden values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.

Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.

All applicants will be contacted by email to the address supplied on your application. Applicants are advised to check their email accounts regularly and to ensure that email filters are set to allow our emails.

Flu Vaccination – What We Expect of our Staff

At The Royal Marsden we have an immune compromised patient population who we must protect as much as we can against the flu virus. Each year, seasonal flu affects thousands of people in the UK. Occurring mainly in winter, it is an infectious respiratory disease capable of producing symptoms ranging from those similar to a common cold, through to very severe or even fatal disease.

The wellbeing of our staff and patients is of the upmost importance to us, and it is the expectation of The Royal Marsden that all patient-facing staff have an annual flu vaccination, provided free of charge by the Trust.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.