Clinical Research Fellow in Transational Oncology Full-time NEW

Clinical Research Fellow in Translational Oncology

The UCL Cancer Institute is a leading centre for cancer research, bringing together scientists and clinicians to translate research discoveries into more effective treatments for people with cancer. The Treatment Resistance Team focuses on understanding treatment resistance in advanced urological cancers and undertakes translational research incorporating clinical samples and molecular technologies.

We are seeking a medically qualified Clinical Research Fellow in Translational Oncology to join the Treatment Resistance Team within the UCL Cancer Institute. The postholder will support translational research through the STAMPEDE-Life and PEACE studies. Key responsibilities include coordinating the collection, processing and analysis of research samples; obtaining informed consent from eligible patients; attending urology medical oncology clinics at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH); maintaining high-quality clinical and research data; and contributing to the development of translational research protocols. The postholder will also have opportunities to contribute to research presentations, peer-reviewed publications, teaching and other activities of the research team. This is a one-year fixed-term appointment at CL7/CL8. Appointment level will reflect the responsibilities of the role and the successful candidate's relevant clinical and research experience. Appointment at CL8 will additionally require evidence of greater independence in the development and delivery of clinical or translational research and the ability to take responsibility for defined elements of research activity with appropriate senior oversight. The postholder will be required to hold and maintain an appropriate honorary clinical contract with UCLH for the duration of the appointment.

Applicants must have: • A primary medical qualification (MBBS or equivalent). • Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and a current licence to practise in the UK. • Completion of Internal Medicine Training (IMT) years 1 and 2, or equivalent clinical experience. • MRCP (UK), or an appropriate equivalent postgraduate medical qualification. • Evidence of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training, or willingness to undertake and maintain the required training. • Experience of collecting, managing and interpreting clinical data. • An interest in clinical and translational research in oncology, particularly prostate cancer. • Strong communication, organisational and team-working skills, including the ability to communicate sensitively and professionally with patients and families. Previous oncology or UK NHS experience and research experience relevant to oncology or translational medicine would be advantageous.

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below: • 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days) • Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase scheme • Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE) • Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan • Immigration loan • Relocation scheme for certain posts • On-Site nursery • On-site gym • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay • Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service • Discounted medical insurance Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women. We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible.