Oncology Consultant Level Clinician Scientist

Job title:

Oncology Consultant Level Clinician Scientist

Company

Velindre Cancer Centre

Job description

Job summaryThis is a rare opportunity to join a new and exciting research initiative with Velindre University NHS Trust, Cardiff University and Cardiff and Vale UHB in the merging Cardiff Cancer Research Hub.Our aim is to work across organisations to deliver translational research creating close working relationships between clinicians and scientists. The role can be mainly laboratory based, working with one or more of our pre-clinical teams or more clinically orientated by bringing new therapies to patients. The role will be supported by a laboratory technician and a consumables budget for an initial five years if the chosen research area requires. Cardiff University is in the process of developing Advanced Treatments such as Oncolytic Vaccines and Cellular Based Therapies as well as small molecules.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.Main duties of the jobOverall it will form part of our goals for:

• Developing an integrated working plan with our Haemato-oncology colleagues and driving plans to deliver Early Phase Trials across Velindre and University Hospital of Wales (UHW) sites aligning with the Cardiff Cancer Research Hub ambitions.
• Advancing collaborations with Cardiff University scientists, Experimental Cancer Medicine Centres (ECMC) and Wales Cancer Research Centre (WCRC) to deliver bench to bedside projects with a Cardiff generated molecule/therapy.
• Designing and delivering investigator-led Early Phase Clinical Trials with Cardiff Chief Investigators through interaction with Industry, Academic colleagues, Cancer Research UK (CRUK) and Cancer Research Wales (CRW).
• Developing a broad, well-balanced Early Phase Clinical Trial portfolio including both commercial and academic investigator-led studies.
• Expanding our portfolio of Early Phase Drug-Radiotherapy Combination Clinical Trials and joining a network with other UK centres being currently set-up to deliver these.

This post is fixed term/secondment for 12 months to meet the needs of the service. 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.About usHere at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in ourcutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and ouraward-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 1999, 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/Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.Job description
Job responsibilitiesYou will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Full General Medical Council registration and Licence to practise.
• Membership/Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians (UK), or equivalent
• Postgraduate research degree, PhD or equivalent, relevant to the research area outlined in the job description

ExperienceEssential

• Experience of medical undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and supervision and clear evidence of commitment to nurture and support the development of the next generation of cancer research leaders.
• Significant experience of the management of cancer patients
• Significant experience of clinical trials and their governance and an understanding with evidence of the importance of the clinical impact of health research
• Evidence of vision and previous strategic leadership including the ability to lead on the integration of partnerships between NHS, Cardiff University and/or Industry

SkillsEssential

• Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or equivalent and registration on the Specialist Register for Medical Oncology (or be within 6 months of eligibility for inclusion)

KnowledgeEssential

• A strong track-record of academic success in the NHS and/or in a higher education institution including leadership on current research grant applications
• Recent (within the last 5 years) publications demonstrating original research activity in translational oncology and/or early phase clinical trials

Personal AttributesEssential

• Proven communication and networking skills, evidence of successful relationship building, initiative, and excellent project management abilities

Person Specification
QualificationsEssential

• Full General Medical Council registration and Licence to practise.
• Membership/Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians (UK), or equivalent
• Postgraduate research degree, PhD or equivalent, relevant to the research area outlined in the job description

ExperienceEssential

• Experience of medical undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and supervision and clear evidence of commitment to nurture and support the development of the next generation of cancer research leaders.
• Significant experience of the management of cancer patients
• Significant experience of clinical trials and their governance and an understanding with evidence of the importance of the clinical impact of health research
• Evidence of vision and previous strategic leadership including the ability to lead on the integration of partnerships between NHS, Cardiff University and/or Industry

SkillsEssential

• Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or equivalent and registration on the Specialist Register for Medical Oncology (or be within 6 months of eligibility for inclusion)

KnowledgeEssential

• A strong track-record of academic success in the NHS and/or in a higher education institution including leadership on current research grant applications
• Recent (within the last 5 years) publications demonstrating original research activity in translational oncology and/or early phase clinical trials

Personal AttributesEssential

• Proven communication and networking skills, evidence of successful relationship building, initiative, and excellent project management abilities

Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeAdditional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeEmployer detailsEmployer nameVelindre Cancer Centre
AddressVelindre Cancer CentreVelindre RoadCardiffCF14 2TLEmployer’s website

Expected salary

Location

Cardiff

Job date

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 23:22:42 GMT

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