Job summary
- Main area
- Oncology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Registrar
- Contract
- Fixed term: 1 year (N/A)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week
- Job ref
- 120-MD166-0725
- Employer
- Velindre Cancer Centre
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Velindre Cancer Centre
- Town
- Whitchurch
- Salary
- £37,737 - £59,336 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 17/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Research Fellow in Early Phase Cancer Trials
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Registrar
Thank you for your interest in working for Velindre Cancer Centre (VCC), which is a committed equal opportunities employer. VCC welcomes applications from people who share our vision;
Velindre University NHS Trust will be recognised locally, nationally and internationally as a renowned organisation of excellence for patient and donor care, education and research.
our values;
- Caring
- Respectful
- Accountable
& who will complement our current experienced and specialist employees who are passionate about working in an organisation with the ambition to provide world class services & care to our patients.
VCC is an amazing place to work & develop your career. It is undertaking a 5 year transformation programme which will enable cancer services to meet the future needs of our patients across South East Wales. Not only will programme see VCC moving into a new purpose built cancer hospital, it will provide opportunities for patients to receive treatments closer to their homes. The infrastructure changes will offer our employees opportunities to work across a number of sites, in new and different ways, create development opportunities & increase flexible working practices.
VCC provides our employees with a favourable salary and reward / staff benefits & support package.
For more information on this vacancy please contact the recruiting manager, who will be pleased to discuss it with you.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
The Trust also reserves the right to close a vacancy early or withdraw an advertisement at any stage of the process, to enable internal staff requiring to be redeployed in suitable roles.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.
This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed
Job overview
This Clinical Research Fellowship will be focused on conducting research within early phase oncology trial research and contribute to the overall research performance of Velindre and Cardiff University, carrying out research contributing to improvements in delivery of early phase oncology clinical trials and leading to the publishing of work in high-quality journals. The post is also designed to generate research proposals that can be submitted to gain funding to undertake a higher research degree
This provides a rare opportunity for a trainee oncologist to undertake a dedicated period of research, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to become a future cancer research leader for Velindre Cancer Centre and Wales. They will be supported to take up clinical academic or NHS research consultant posts thereafter.
This post is full-time (40 hrs per week), fixed term for one years, available from 1st February 2026. For informal enquiries, contact: [email protected]
1. This post is fixed term/secondment for 12 months. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post. PLEASE NOTE Applicants will need to get permission from their line manager before submitting their interest, a release form to be included with your application form can be downloaded here. (This form is for the staff member and line manager to complete and return to you)
Main duties of the job
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM FOR UPTO 12 MONTHS DUE TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE
To conduct research within early phase oncology trial research and contribute to the overall research performance of Velindre and Cardiff University, carrying out research contributing to improvements in delivery of early phase oncology clinical trials and leading to the publishing of work in high-quality journals. The post is also designed to generate research proposals that can be submitted to gain funding to undertake a higher research degree.
English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply
Working for our organisation
Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and our award-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.
Formed in 1994, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to apply the key principles of value based healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.
If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.
Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Research
· To participate in oncology patient management in early phase clinical trials
· To become familiar with early phase trial protocols and working practice within VCC
· To promote unifying working practice in early phase trials between VCC trials unit and CRF at UHW and perform duties at both sites.
· To promote cohesive solid tumour early phase trial activity within South Wales.
· To promote close integration between early phase trials team and site-specific trials groups.
· To independently develop early phase trial research objectives, projects, or proposals for own or joint research including research funding and contribute to the overall research performance of Velindre.
· To support and develop research networks within and out with Velindre and through regular national/international conference/seminar presentations.
· To generate and pursue independent and original early phase trial related clinical trial ideas through participation in the Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre /Industry Alliance process.
· To disseminate research findings using appropriate and effective publications, research seminars, meetings, and conferences.
· To prepare research ethics and research governance applications as appropriate.
· To review and synthesise existing research literature within the field.
Other
· To engage effectively with industrial, commercial, and public sector organisations, charities, professional institutions, other academic institutions etc., regionally, and nationally to raise awareness of Velindre’s profile, to cultivate strategically valuable alliances, and to pursue opportunities for collaboration across a range of activities. These activities are expected to contribute to Velindre and the enhancement of its regional and national profile.
· To undergo personal and professional development that is appropriate to the role and which will enhance performance.
· To support and promote the Velindre Cancer Research and Development strategy.
· To engage with Velindre research partners, including patients, patient and public representatives to develop and promote cancer research. The role will specifically require
Opportunities to develop and promote cancer Research. The role will specifically require engagement with clinicians from cancer centres across Wales, Centre for Trials Research and scientists within Cardiff University.
To participate in EPT administration and activities to promote Velindre and its work to the outside world.
Any other duties not included above, but consistent with the role.
Person specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Qualified Medical Practitioner
- MRCP or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration and License to Practice
Desirable criteria
- MSc, BSc, PhD
- Knowledge of grant applications
- Knowledge of the process through R&D for clinical trials
- SCE – Specialty Certificate Examination in Medical Oncology or equivalent.
- Postgraduate qualification in Oncology
- Proven publication record including a first author publication
Experience
Essential criteria
- Clinical experience at the ST5 level or higher in medical oncology.
- Oncology experience including recruiting and management of patients into clinical trials.
- Completion of NIHR Associate PI scheme
- Experiencing of delivering presentations at a regional, national and international level
- IT skills particularly in the use of MS office applications
- Analytical skills – able to analyse and present complex data, in a range of formats to a variety of audiences.
Desirable criteria
- Oncology experience to STR level
- Experience of working in or managing patients requiring high dependency/ intensive care
- Proven ability to manage own time and deliver a range of tasks to deadlines
- Experience of Phase oncology 1 trials
- Postgraduate certificate in Teaching and Learning for Health Professionals
Skills and Attributes
Essential criteria
- Proven ability to use IT to deliver presentations and write reports.
- Proven ability to critically appraise literature.
- Proven ability to demonstrate creativity, innovation and team-working within work.
Other
Desirable criteria
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards
- Proven ability to work without close supervision
- Proven ability to adapt to the changing requirements of clinical trials.
- Organisation and time management skills to manage and deliver a range of task and project tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Flexible approach to working, including problem solving skills, management of change and a desire to develop knowledge
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Professor Rob Jones
- Job title
- Consultant Medical Oncologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
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