At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage patients in clinical trials and design innovative research studies.
- Company: Join The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, a leader in cancer research.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience, mentorship from experts, and contribute to groundbreaking treatments.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth and networking.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in cancer care while advancing your research skills.
- Qualifications: Medical background with a passion for clinical research and patient care.
The predicted salary is between 37338 - 44962 £ per year.
This Clinical Research Fellowship with the Prostate Cancer Targeted Therapy Group at The ICR provides clinical academics with the expertise to discover, develop and deliver the next generation of treatments, technologies and methodology into clinical care. The candidate will undertake basic laboratory and translational research under the expert supervision of Professor de Bono, Drs Adam Sharp and Alec Paschalis, and other senior scientists within the Cancer Biomarkers Group. The candidate will participate in the highly successful translational research culture of the ICR and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust. The candidate will then have the opportunity to deliver their research findings to the clinic through the design of early phase clinical trials conducted at the Drug Development Unit (DDU) – Prostate Cancer Targeted Therapies Group and other collaborating centres. The job will comprise both clinical and translational research, with this work being shared across a team of medical, nursing and other staff.
Responsibilities
- Day-to-day management of patients involved in clinical trials; this will include outpatient clinics and care of in-patients as required.
- Accrual of patients onto clinical studies, i.e. selection, screening and initial counselling.
- Obtaining informed consent and undertaking patient support.
- Liaison between laboratory investigators and hospital staff.
- Liaison with study monitors, from both pharmaceutical companies and Cancer Research UK.
- Assisting data managers with completion of Case Record Forms.
- Assisting clinical trial co‑ordination with trial conduct.
- Design of clinical and translational trials.
- Writing of abstracts, posters, presentations and publications.
- Attendance of research meetings/conferences.
- Undertaking any other duties covered under the Honorary ICR Contract.
Clinical Research Doctor | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust in London employer: The Royal Marsden
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration in clinical research. With a strong commitment to employee development, staff benefit from access to cutting-edge resources and mentorship from leading experts in the field, ensuring meaningful contributions to cancer treatment advancements. Located in a prestigious institution, employees enjoy a supportive culture that values diversity and promotes a healthy work-life balance.
