Clinical Research Fellow: Early Phase Clinical Trials – Cancer
The Beatson Clinical Research Facility (BCRF) is based at the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre in Glasgow. It provides support for the full range of Phase I, II and III clinical trials, covering all solid tumour and haematological malignancies in adults, and has responsibility for haemato‑oncology clinical trials, including cellular therapies, at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital campus and other sites within Greater Glasgow & Clyde Health Board.
Shift pattern: Monday‑Friday, 09:00–17:00.
Duration: Fixed‑term 12 months.
The post is associated with the Clinical Research Unit within the Beatson Clinical Research Facility and will be primarily concerned with the conduct of cancer clinical trials with a focus on early phase/translational research studies. The post is suitable for post‑Foundation doctors or Medical or Clinical Oncology Specialist Registrars (or equivalent). The Fellow will act as a co‑investigator or sub‑investigator on a portfolio of academically and commercially sponsored experimental drug trials and associated translational clinical research studies, particularly precision medicine as applied to experimental medicine.
Responsibilities
- Phase I team meetings: review of ongoing and pending studies and patient allocation meetings (weekly).
- Weekly Phase I trial new patient clinic.
- Review of patients on treatment and study‑specific procedures for trials where the Fellow is a co‑investigator or sub‑investigator (multiple clinical sessions during the week).
- Participation in regular safety review committee & dose decision teleconferences (weekly or bi‑weekly) with national and international investigators and study sponsors.
- Data review and investigator support for the Clinical Trial Coordinators at B‑CRF.
- Medical support of Research Nurses, Clinical Research Unit.
- Participation in the Joint Glasgow‑Edinburgh Molecular Tumour Board (fortnightly).
- Participation in the National Molecular Tumour Board – ECMC TARGET National Trial (weekly).
Additional Experience Opportunities
- Administration of intra‑tumoral novel immunotherapeutics.
- Precision medicine.
- Cellular therapies.
- Clinical trial development, set‑up, and delivery.
- Biomarker development in collaboration with the Translational Pharmacology Laboratory and CR‑UK Centre for Drug Development Glasgow Biomarkers Hub.
Qualifications
- Experience working in the NHS as a Foundation doctor or Core trainee.
EEO Statement
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community, promotes equality, diversity and inclusion, and is a Forces Friendly Employer. Applicants from armed forces communities are welcomed.
Contact
For an informal discussion, please contact:Professor Jeff Evans, Honorary Consultant in Medical OncologyTelephone: 0141 301 7073Email: Jeff.Evans@nhs.scot
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