Clinical Research Fellow (Lymphoid/CLL)-Early Phase Clinic Trials Unit

Job overview

CLINICAL RESEARCH FELLOW IN HAEMATOLOGY (Lymphoid)

Applications are invited to apply for this exciting opportunity to work within a large, dynamic trials unit looking after haemato-oncology patients. It is a 1-year fixed term post on the Early Phase Cancer Trials Unit (EPCTU) in the Department of Oncology and Haematology.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will be responsible for the day-to-day management of patients with haematological malignancy (with a focus on myeloid) on the Early Phase Cancer Trials Unit and take part in the clinical and academic myeloid service.  There will be an opportunity to develop research projects in clinical trials and translational science, and training will focus on the design, setting up and execution of clinical research.

The post is available from May 2026.

Candidates are invited to contact Prof Graham Collins, Consultant Haematologist, Oxford Cancer and Haematology Centre, Churchill Hospital (01865 235886) in the first instance.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical and Research Responsibilities:

• Inpatient and outpatient care of haematological cancer patients being treated as part of trials performed on the EPCTU and selected trials being run through the late phase trials team. The focus will be on lymphoma, CLL and myeloma trials although will work collaboratively with the other haematological malignancy trials fellows and cross cover would be expected.   Co-ordination and execution of trial activities for EPCTU, including (but not limited to) study specific investigations, sample collection and handling, data collection, case record folder completion, maintenance of study documentation; Liaison with a laboratory group to gain familiarity with the endpoint assays associated with the trial. There also be opportunities to gain experience in performing laboratory techniques associated with a translational project, although the principal focus of the fellow will be on clinical aspects.   Under supervision, to undertake the setting up of clinical trials, including protocol design, grant applications, regulatory and ethical submissions, liaison with clinical trials units and preparation of study specific documentation. Preparation of results for publication. The post holder’s duties will be primarily at the Churchill Hospital, but their presence may from time to time be required in other parts of the Trust

*Please see attached Job Description for more details and weekly timetable*