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University of Oxford - Clinical Research Fellowship in Experimental Cancer Therapeutics

Fellowship type

Clinical Research Fellowship in Experimental Cancer Therapeutics

Position

Replacement

Available vacancies

3 vacancies yearly

Job Description

The Department of Oncology has opportunities for a Clinical Research Fellow to work on the Early Phase Cancer Trials Unit at the University of Oxford (start dates can be negotiated). The post holder will be working alongside staff in the Oxford NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Oxford. As part of the training programme the applicant will have the opportunity to undertake a clinical or translational research project at the Oxford Cancer Centre.

The Early Phase Cancer Trials Unit at the University of Oxford is a specialist, dedicated clinical trials unit, supporting early phase research integrating oncology and haematology as a seamless service. Recruiting 200 patients per year, our key remit is the testing of novel therapies, on a bespoke 15 bedded ward incorporating a sample handling laboratory.
Under the direction of our Principle Investigators, who are world-leading clinicians and clinician scientists, a team of research nurses and clinical fellows work across the broad portfolio of studies, providing expertise in patient management and protocol compliance.

Clinical and Research Responsibilities:
  • Inpatient and outpatient care of cancer patients being treated as part of trials performed on the EPCTU;
  • Co-ordination and execution of trial activities for EPCTU, including (but not limited to) study specific investigations, sample collection and handling, data collection, case record folder completion, maintenance of study documentation;
  • Under supervision, to undertake the setting up of clinical trials, including protocol design, grant applications, regulatory and ethical submissions, liaison with clinical trials units and preparation of study specific documentation.
  • Preparation of manuscripts for publication.

Training Experience Required

The successful candidate will be a clinician with relevant /substantial hospital service, including experience of managing cancer patients, and to have held specialist training hospital appointments in oncology or surgery.

Application deadline

None. Applications are accepted at any time. Please contact Dr Simon Lord.

Host Institute University of Oxford

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