Description
An exciting opportunity for a Clinical Research Fellow in Neuroendocrine tumours and gastroenterology/hepatology or oncology has arisen to join the team within King's Health Partners Academic Health Science Centre (AHSC).
The King's College Hospital (KCH) NET service is one of the leading centres in Europe for the management of patients with NETs. In 2012, King's Health Partners, in affiliation with Kent Oncology and Hampshire Hospitals, was awarded the Centre of Excellence status by the European NET Society.
The post holder will form part of the core NET team and will be expected to work closely with oncology, hepatobiliary surgeons, nuclear medicine, and pathology. They will also be linked to the gastroenterology/hepatology or oncology department at King's College Hospital, depending on their training interests.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to undertake research, both clinical and basic science, depending on their areas of interest. Funding will be available for 2 years, however, will be dependent on successful review at 1 year.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be involved in supporting the neuroendocrine tumour unit service. Fixed clinical commitments include:
- 1 weekly NET/NET oncology clinic
- Ward reviews of NET inpatients
- Supporting patients undergoing radioligand therapy
These will be under the supervision of a consultant.
The post holder will also be expected to:
- Attend the NET MDM weekly
- Present cases
- Attend other regional NET meetings and service meetings
- Undertake administrative tasks related to patients
- Review patient pathways and aid in service redesign
- Work with the lead of the Neuroendocrine Cancer service, alongside the NET CNSs and specialists in gastroenterology, endocrinology, oncology, radiology, and surgery throughout the region
- Undertake research projects and audits
Responsibilities
- Provision of a first-class clinical service
- Effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty
- Sustaining and developing teaching and research in conjunction with King's College London/KHP
- Undertaking all work in accordance with the Trust's procedures and operating policies
- Conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust's service plans
- Maintaining the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Care Group, or the Trust
Benefits
- Salary: £67,325 to £76,582 a year per annum, including London Weighting
- Opportunities for research and training in neuroendocrine tumours and gastroenterology/hepatology or oncology
- Extensive training in the management of NETs
- Opportunity to work with Prof. Sadanandam at the Institute of Cancer Research on NET projects
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
- Medical degree (MBBS, MBChB, or equivalent recognised qualification)
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practise in the UK
Desirable
- MRCP, MRCS, MRCPath, or equivalent postgraduate qualification
- Higher research degree (MSc, MRes, MD, or PhD)
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification
- Current Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification
Knowledge and Experience
- Completion of Foundation year training
- Commencement of Core medical training or equivalent
- Experience in day-to-day organisation of services in a busy Teaching Hospital
- Understanding of clinical trial methodology and research governance
- Experience of audit, quality improvement, or service evaluation
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate team working within multi-disciplinary teams
- Training in oncology or gastroenterology or endocrinology
- Previous involvement in clinical research studies
- Participation in investigator meetings, monitoring visits, or regulatory inspections
- Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes
Skills and Competencies
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Ability to obtain informed consent
- Understanding of patient safety and pharmacovigilance processes
- Ability to work independently whilst recognising limitations and seeking senior support appropriately
- Ability to interpret clinical investigations