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Applications are invited for the post of Radiology Research Fellow h based in the Department of Radiology. 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.The post-holder should hold a primary medical degree (M.B., B.S or equivalent) and be currently undertaking training in Diagnostic Radiology.

This is a good opportunity for a research-focused training in functional imaging and imaging research methods and the post-holder will learn about Functional Research Ultra Sound, whole body MRI, and apply image analysis tools to evaluate imaging datasets, working within a multidisciplinary environment with the Drug Development Unit and Prostate Targeted Therapy Group. The fellowship will be supervised by Dr. Nina Tunariu.

The Royal Marsden is a world leader in cancer research, treatment and education. Together with our academic partner, The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR), we are the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Europe and the only National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centre specialising in cancer in the UK.

Our mission is to continue to make a national and international contribution to cancer research and treatment, so that more people are cured and quality of life is improved for those with cancer. The Royal Marsden therefore plays an important role in championing change and improvement in cancer care through research and innovation, education and leading-edge treatment.

The Trust's annual budget is £360 million and we employ over 3,500 staff, including 335 medical staff, across two sites located in Chelsea and Sutton (Surrey). Over 50,000 patients attend The Royal Marsden each year. We provide community services across the Borough of Sutton. We have a Chemotherapy Medical Daycare Unit at Kingston Hospital.

We have a reputation for delivering high quality performance. We were ranked joint first in the CQC national inpatient survey results, above average in national cancer patient experience survey and ranked first amongst teaching hospitals in the UK for our staff survey results.

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

• Radiology training (minimum 4 years)
• MBBS or equivalent
• Eligible for GMC registration
• Holding FRCR or equivalent

• Motivated to ensure the achievement of defined targets
• IT Skills
• Radiology Research Experience
• Oncological Imaging Experience

• A methodical approach, the ability to pay attention to detail
• The ability to organise work and time around a dynamic multidisciplinary team
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office or equivalent
• Enthusiasm for research

• The ability to work as part of a team, initiative decision making ability
• The ability to work independently within a team environment
• Effective communication
• Committed to personal & professional development
• Able to be flexible to meet the needs of the role

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.

£65,048 to £73,992 a year per annum incl. HCAS