Senior/Junior Haematology Clinical Trials Research Fellow

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Manchester is seeking a Clinical Fellow in Haematology Research, offering a unique opportunity to gain experience in clinical trials and patient management. The role involves interacting with various stakeholders, ensuring optimal patient care, and contributing to academic teaching, all within a supportive and diverse team environment.

Benefits

Continuing Professional Development support

Involvement in diverse clinical research

Opportunities for teaching

Qualifications

• Experience managing Haematology inpatients.
• Interest and documented experience in Clinical Audit.
• Experience managing acutely unwell patients undergoing chemotherapy.

Responsibilities

• Participate in clinical trials as a co-/sub-investigator.
• Manage all aspects of trial patients and contribute to governance processes.
• Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Education

MRCP or equivalent

Primary medical qualification (MBBS or equivalent)

GMC registration

FRCPath or equivalent (desirable)

Good Clinical Practice (desirable)

Higher degree (desirable)

Job description

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

ORGANISATIONAL ARRANGEMENTS
This post is for 32 hours per week to provide a Clinical Fellowship within Haematology Research.

Role Purpose
The Clinical Fellowship will allow the successful candidate unique opportunities to gain experience in clinical trials and clinical management of intensively treated Haematology Oncology patients including management of patients receiving novel cellular therapies (CAR-T cell

therapy), stem cell transplantation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The medical establishment provides 18 consultants and 7 resident doctors and also Clinical Fellows and Advanced Care Practitioners (ACP).

The position is suitable for individuals who wish to gain further experience in experimental medicine & Phase I trials, including first-in-human trials.

A diverse range of clinical research trials are in progress & following training, the post holder will participate in these studies as a co-/sub-investigator. These include Phase I trials of small molecule inhibitors, combination / multi-modality Phase I trials, and trials of CAR-T and bispecific antibodies. The post holder will be involved in managing all aspects of trial patients (both in outpatient & in-patients setting), across all areas of haematological malignancy, through new patient consultation, consent & screening patients & reviewing patients at follow-up appointments.

The post holder will attend Safety Review Committee meetings (usually remotely) to discuss trial patients. This will involve close liaison with Principal Investigators, referring consultant body across the north of England and Wales & other team members. The appointee will interface with external stakeholders such as CROs & pharmaceutical sponsors.

The appointee will undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of their patients. The appointee will be encouraged to be involved in the development & planning of new studies.

The Fellow will maintain a level of continuing professional development. There is the potential to present research work & the post holder will be expected to be involved in writing papers & reviews. The post holder will also be required to undergo an annual appraisal.

The Fellow will be expected to contribute to both undergraduate & postgraduate teaching, and aspects of clinical governance & audit.

Inpatient and day unit

The Haematology Fellow will join the existing Palatine ward Haematology clinical team ensuring that
all patients across the department have optimal daily clinical cover. Working as part of the existing ward team which includes 2 Haematology ST doctors, 1 TYA Oncology Senior clinical fellow, 1 Junior Oncology fellow and 3 x ward-based IMTs who cover the 31 bedded-ward. . The haematology fellow will have a particular responsibility for supervision of patients on the new 4 inpatient bedded unit due to open early 2021 and the adjacent ambulatory care unit. The Haematology service is supported by an attending consultant, with 2 scheduled consultant ward rounds per week and daily consultant level input as required.

Outpatients

There will be an opportunity to attend the Haematology departmental weekly teaching sessions and to participate in Haematology outpatient clinics focusing on patients enrolled in clinical trials.

Person requirements

Flexible working and cross-cover with existing Palatine Ward middle grade haematology roles (Haematology Specialist Registrars and the Trust Grade post) will be a requirement within this post.

The post holder will require good communication skills in order to work effectively/collaboratively within the broader teams, but also in order to engage and build up rapport with patients and their families undergoing complex oncology/Haematology treatments. The post holder will be flexible, adaptable and communicate positively at all times. They will provide information at an appropriate level of understanding to ensure a patient and/or carer is fully informed at all stages of the pathway and will communicate with patients, families and carers with empathy and reassurance. They will need good time management/organizational skills to prioritize the patient workload.

Research, Audit and Quality Improvement

The post holder will develop knowledge of research governance, clinical governance, research ethics, and work within and comply with the principles of Good Clinical Practice (ICH GCP).

They will work to support clinical audits, report results and where necessary, to implement change. They may be required to disseminate relevant research findings to colleagues and members of the health professions via presentation and publication. They will work within and contribute to the Trust's governance processes and framework.

Continuing Professional Development
The Trust supports the requirements for continuing professional development (CPD) as laid down by the GMC and surgical colleges and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.

Role Planning

Period

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

AM

CRF Early Phase Clinic

CRF ward round

CRF Early Phase and Haem Research Clinic

CRF ward round

Palatine Ward

8am Education Meeting

CRF ward round

Research Administration (SAE query resolution, trial safety meetings)

Haematology Day Unit

PM

New patient trials clinic (HTDU)

13:00-14.00- CTC Meeting

14.00 onwards

Ambulatory care

Clinic admin

15:00 - MDT

13:00 Trial patient planning and prioritization meeting

Ambulatory Care

Research/ audit project work.

16:00 Handover (if on call)

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• MRCP or equivalent
• Primary medical qualification (MBBS or equivalent)
• GMC registration

Desirable criteria

• FRCPath or equivalent
• Good Clinical Practice
• Higher degree

Research / Publications

Desirable criteria

• Recent publications in peer-reviewed Journals

Training

Essential criteria

• Experience in managing acutely unwell patient undergoing chemotherapy

Desirable criteria

• ALS certificate in date
• Evidence of clinical leadership skills

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience managing Haematology inpatients
• Interest and documented experience in Clinical Audit

Desirable criteria

• Conference presentations

Teaching

Essential criteria

• Documented experience of ward based peer to peer teaching or teaching of undergraduates

Desirable criteria

• Teaching qualification

Personal Skills

Essential criteria

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Flexibility, commitment and compatibility with colleagues and multidisciplinary staff in the department
• Reliable work record

Motivation

Essential criteria

• Committed to career pathway in Haematology
• Aspiration to develop extensive clinical experience in Haematology Oncology including novel high intensity therapies

The closing date for this post may be extended if there are insufficient applicants or brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants.

We want to ensure that everyone who works at the Christie or uses our services is welcomed, valued and treated with dignity and respect. The Christie values diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all and fair representation across the organisation at all levels. In support of these commitments, we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority people and people with disabilities for this post. Appointment will be only on merit.

We are committed to creating a balanced and diverse workforce. As such we welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Together we will foster inclusion and tackle inequity and health inequalities in cancer care.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy

All positions within the Christie are subject to the receipt of satisfactory written references, medical clearance and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK. Some roles will require a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Please note if you are successfully appointed to a post with this Trust, you will be required to pay for your own DBS Disclosure.

By applying for this post you are agreeing to The Christie NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Please note, all communication regarding your application will be made via email, please ensure you check your junk/spam folders as emails are sometimes filtered there.

If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, I regret that on this occasion your application will have been unsuccessful.

The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and will form part of the recruitment process. In the event that you are successful following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer.

Overseas candidates wishing to apply for this position and who would require immigration sponsorship, may wish to self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post on the UKVI website.

You should be aware the Trust operates a No Smoking Policy and therefore employees are not permitted to smoke at work.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

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.

Documents to download

• JD - PS (PDF, 496.1KB)
• The Christie Values and Behaviours (PDF, 919.5KB)
• Strategy Brochure (PDF, 1.0MB)
• Travel to The Christie (PDF, 3.8MB)