Clinical Research Fellow

About the Role
Applications are sought for a Clinical Research Fellow in Urological Cancer MDT Transformation to undertake an innovative project to improve decision-making in cancer care across North East London. Specifically, we have synergistic projects to reduce treatment variation, implement cancer MDT streamlining and embed predict prostate in clinical practice. The post would suit trainees between Core and Specialist training, but more experienced candidates will be considered. The post-holder will also gain hands-on experience in conducting clinical research and gain opportunity to present results at national and international conferences, publish in peer reviewed journals and apply for funding leading to a higher degree.

About You
The postholder must have a medical degree from a recognized institution, GMC registration and have completed a minimum of 2 years of core surgical training, radiology training or histopathology training or equivalent, ideally with at least 6 months experience in urology at core trainee or specialty trainee level. Desirable requirements include Royal College post graduate specialty exams or equivalent. Experience in project management, conducting outpatient clinics, data collection and statistical analysis would be advantageous. A demonstrated ability to communicate well and work within a team is also essential.

About the School/Department/Institute/Project
Barts Cancer Institute (BCI) is part of the Cancer Research UK City of London Centre, and aims to transform the lives of those with and at risk of cancer through innovative research. The project will be implemented across all secondary care providers within the North East London Integrated Care System. The role will require actively engaging with key primary and secondary care stakeholders, community and faith groups, charities, Cancer Alliance members, and research teams.

About Queen Mary
At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable.

Throughout our history, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it’s simply ‘the right thing to do’ but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers.

We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.

Benefits
We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities.

Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.

Please note that Queen Mary is closed from Tuesday 24 December and will reopen on Thursday 2nd January 2025. Please note, the named contact may not be available in this period to answer any queries that you may have. This also includes raising any issues you may have with your online application. We apologise, in advance, for any inconvenience this may cause.

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