NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
Shift Pattern
Monday–Friday, 09:00–17:00.
Term
Fixed term post for 12 months.
Position Title
Clinical Research Fellow: Early Phase Clinical Trials – Cancer.
Facility
The Beatson Clinical Research Facility (BCRF) is based at the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre, Glasgow.
Unit
The post is associated with the Clinical Research Unit within BCRF and will focus on early phase clinical trials and translational research.
Role Overview
The post-holder will act as a co‑investigator or sub‑investigator on a portfolio of academically and commercially sponsored experimental drug trials and associated translational studies, particularly precision medicine in experimental medicine.
The post-holder will work primarily alongside the Phase I / early‑phase trials team (Prof Jeff Evans, Prof Patricia Roxburgh, Prof Richard Wilson, and Dr Pavlina Spiliopoulou) and may include tumour‑specific early phase trials led by other investigators.
This position is suitable for post‑Foundation doctors with an interest in training in Medical or Clinical Oncology, or a Medical or Clinical Oncology Specialist Registrar (or equivalent if from outside the UK) who wishes to gain additional training in clinical trials and/or experimental medicine.
Key Duties
- Phase I team meeting for review of ongoing and pending studies and patient allocation meeting for specific trials (weekly).
- Phase I trials new patient clinic (weekly).
- Review of patients who are on treatment and study‑specific procedures in studies for which they are a co‑investigator or sub‑investigator (multiple clinical sessions during the week).
- Participation in regular safety review committee & dose decision teleconferences with national and international investigator sites and study sponsors (weekly or bi‑weekly).
- Data review and investigator support for the Clinical Trial Coordinators at the B‑CRF.
- Medical support of the Research Nurses, Clinical Research Unit.
- Joint Glasgow Edinburgh Molecular Tumour Board (early‑phase trials: fortnightly).
- National Molecular Tumour Board (ECMC TARGET National Trial: weekly).
Opportunities to Gain Experience
- Administration of intra‑tumoral novel immunotherapeutics.
- Precision medicine.
- Cellular therapies.
- Clinical trial development, set‑up and delivery.
- Biomarker development as applied to clinical trials in collaboration with the Translational Pharmacology Laboratory and CR‑UK Centre for Drug Development Glasgow Biomarkers Hub.
Qualifications
Minimal requirements: experience working in the NHS as a Foundation doctor or Core trainee.
EEO and Equality Statement
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community and is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion. Working with a range of flexible working options is encouraged, and the employer will consider applications from individuals seeking flexible arrangements.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.
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