Senior/Junior Haematology Clinical Trials Research Fellow

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cancer treatment center in Manchester is seeking a Haematology Clinical Trials Research Fellow. This role involves managing patients throughout their trial experience, alongside gaining clinical management experience with CAR-T therapies and stem cell transplantation. Ideal candidates should have prior clinical research experience and be willing to participate in the SpR on-call rota. Salary will be based on NHS scales commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Experience managing patients in clinical trials.
• Ability to work within a team and under supervision.
• Strong communication skills with patients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient referrals and follow-ups in trials.
• Work alongside the research team in trial delivery.
• Participate in the SpR on-call rota if interested.

Skills

Clinical research experience

Good Clinical Practice compliance

Patient management

Knowledge of CAR-T therapy

Education

Medical degree

Relevant postgraduate training

Job description

The Haematology and TYA services are seeking to appoint to a senior/junior Haematology Clinical Trials Research Fellow post to work alongside the research team and existing roles within the Palatine treatment centre. In 2014 the Palatine treatment centre opened as a purpose-built facility for the Haematology and Transplant Unit and Teenage and Young Adult (TYA) services.Many clinical and scientific staff members have contributed to research, education and clinical developments, making The Christie proud to be responsible for having 'world firsts' and playing a crucial role in the advancement of cancer treatments and care for over 100 years.The stem cell transplant program at the Christie was established in 1982 since when it has undertaken almost 3000 procedures. The department currently performs 120-160 transplants per year. In 2018, the Christie was selected as one of 7 first wave UK centres for delivery of CAR-T therapy. The unit is fully accredited for treatment with JACIE and the

first patients are being treated in 2019., The role offers an exciting opportunity to increase clinical research experience including the delivery of innovative early phase research in compliance with Good Clinical Practice & Trust policy. The post holder, with consultant oversight and alongside the research team, will be responsible for seeing new referrals, follow-ups & for managing the patient throughout all aspects of their trial experience. In addition, this post will allow the successful candidate unique opportunities to gain experience in clinical management of intensively treated Haematology Oncology patients including management of patients receiving novel cellular therapies (CAR-T cell therapy) and stem cell transplantation.

The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.

Salary will be on the NHS scale in line with appropriate clinical experience. Interested candidates are encouraged to discuss this ahead of any application. Dependent on interest and experience, the post holder will be able to participate in the SpR on call rota, which will attract a banding supplement.