Clinical Fellow in Haemato-Oncology - CLL/Lymphoma

Job overview

This is an exciting time to be involved in CLL/Lymphoma management, with major advances in diagnostics and target therapies, including cellular immunotherapy. We are seeking to appoint a clinical research fellow on a fixed term basis for 12 months. The post will support the lymphoma service primarily at the Sutton site. The fellow will attend the major Wednesday CLL/Lymphoma clinic in Sutton and there may be instances when the candidate is required to cover the clinics in Chelsea. An important part of the role will be to support the clinical trial activity and it is anticipated that the candidate will review the patients in early phase clinical trials under the supervision of the Consultants. It is also anticipated that the postholder would carry out a clinical research project with an aim to publish results in peer reviewed journals. The post would not form part of study for a higher degree (PhD or research MD) although there may be opportunities to move into a higher degree following the post. The job would be ideal for a candidate who wanted to gain a deeper experience of CLL/Lymphoma management and to learn about clinical trial set up and delivery, including phase I/II trials, at a leading tertiary centre.

Main duties of the job

• Contribute to the provision of a comprehensive, efficient and high-quality evidence-based Haemato-oncology service, under the supervision of covering Consultants.
• Supervision of ST1/2 trainees covering the Haemato-oncology ward.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings and departmental educational meetings.
• Participate in and develop multi-disciplinary comprehensive care and support for patients and their families.
• To have regard at all times to the clinical and quality standards set out in the NHS Cancer Plan, the Improving Outcomes reports and National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidance reports.
• To contribute to the clinical governance work undertaken in the Clinical Unit building on standards of best haematological practice. This will include participation in audit, CPD and other activities associated with Clinical and Research Governance as required by the Trust and/or by The Royal College.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Job description and person specification for the full details about the role.

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.