Senior Clinical Fellow in PROMs for Prostate Cancer

Integrated Care System; London; On-site; GBP 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS foundation trust in London is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in PROMs for Prostate Cancer. The role offers extensive exposure to PROMs application in clinical practice, collaborating to enhance patient engagement. Candidates should have GMC registration, MRCP, and relevant oncology experience. The ideal candidate will actively contribute to educational and clinical initiatives, focusing on patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive clinical experience in Clinical Oncology.
• Experience with systemic anti-cancer therapy and radiotherapy.
• Experience in Prostate Oncology.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise the PROMs programme for prostate cancer patients.
• Support patients participating in the PROMs programme.
• Develop educational materials for clinicians and patients.

Skills

Good Communication skills and enthusiasm

Excellent interpersonal skills

Knowledge of using PROMs

Education

Full GMC Registration

MRCP

GMC Certification of Completion of Training (CCT) in Clinical Oncology

FRCR Parts 1 and 2

Job description

Go back Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Clinical Fellow in PROMs for Prostate Cancer

The closing date is 22 August 2025

The post would suit a doctor who has completed at least 7 years of postgraduate training (equivalent if overseas), ideally post-FRCR or equivalent, or post-CCT. The position offers an opportunity to gain exposure to the application of PROMs in clinical practice, which can help inform and enhance clinical decision-making, ultimately leading to more patient-centered care.

The post holder will gain hands-on experience in implementing and managing a PROMs programme in a real-world clinical setting. They will be expected to collaborate with others to develop strategies to improve patient and clinician engagement with the programme, while also addressing potential health inequalities. Additionally, the post holder will contribute to the Prostate PROMs research projects and will be encouraged to present in national and international meetings

Main duties of the job

To develop and optimise the PROMs programme for patients with prostate cancer across the south east London cancer network.

To provide support for patients participating in the PROMs programme.

To develop educational materials and training for both clinicians and patients regarding PROMs.

To collect data and contribute to the establishment of score thresholds of clinical significance that can aid the clinical utility of the PROMs.

To contribute to a feasibility study assessing the impact of identified strategies on patient outcomes and adherence to the programme among patients and clinicians.

To contribute to the department's record in producing national and international peer-reviewed work.

To participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care and to contribute to service developments.

To take part in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training.

About us

Guy's and St Thomas' is among the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of hospital and community services for people in south London and as well as specialist care for patients from further afield including cancer, renal, orthopaedic, respiratory and cardiovascular services.

Guy's is home to the largest dental school in Europe and a £160 million Cancer Centre opened in 2016. As part of our commitment to provide care closer to home, in 2017 we also opened a cancer centre and a kidney treatment centre at Queen Mary's Hospital in Sidcup. St Thomas' has one of the largest critical care units in the UK and one of the busiest emergency departments in London. It is also home to Evelina London Children's Hospital.

Evelina London cares for local children in Lambeth and Southwark and provides specialist services across south east England including cardiac, renal and critical care services. We lead a number of specialist service networks aiming to ensure children are treated locally where possible, but have access to specialist expertise when they need it. Our community services include health visiting, school nursing and support for families of children with long-term conditions.

Job responsibilities

To develop and optimise the PROMs programme for patients with prostate cancer across the south east London cancer network.

To provide support for patients participating in the PROMs programme.

To develop educational materials and training for both clinicians and patients regarding PROMs.

To collect data and contribute to the establishment of score thresholds of clinical significance that can aid the clinical utility of the PROMs.

To contribute to a feasibility study assessing the impact of identified strategies on patient outcomes and adherence to the programme among patients and clinicians.

To contribute to the departments record in producing national and international peer-reviewed work.

To participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care and to contribute to service developments.

To take part in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration and hold a license to practice
• MRCP
• GMC Certification of Completion of Training (CCT) in Clinical Oncology
• FRCR Parts 1 and 2

Experience

• Comprehensive clinical experience in Clinical Oncology
• Experience in systemic anti-cancer therapy and radiotherapy
• Have knowledge and experience of using PROMs
• Experience in Prostate Oncology

Skills

• Good Communication skills and enthusiasm
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to relate with colleagues and patients
• Published medical audit in the field of clinical oncology

Experience

• Understanding the principles and applications of clinical research
• Evidence of medical audit/Quality improvement project
• Experience in conducting research
• Evidence of at least one publication

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

£73,992 a yearper annum excl. London Zone