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. 

Working for our organisation

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.