Clinical Research Fellow in Haematology Trials

The Haematology and TYA services are seeking to appoint to a senior/junior Haematology Clinical Trials Research Fellow post to work alongside the research team and existing roles within the Palatine treatment centre. In 2014 the Palatine treatment centre opened as a purpose-built facility for the Haematology and Transplant Unit and Teenage and Young Adult (TYA) services.

Many clinical and scientific staff members have contributed to research, education and clinical developments, making The Christie proud to be responsible for having ‘world firsts’ and playing a crucial role in the advancement of cancer treatments and care for over 100 years.

The stem cell transplant program at the Christie was established in 1982 since when it has undertaken almost 3000 procedures. The department currently performs 120-160 transplants per year. In 2018, the Christie was selected as one of 7 first wave UK centres for delivery of CAR-T therapy. The unit is fully accredited for treatment with JACIE and the first patients are being treated in 2019.

The role offers an exciting opportunity to increase clinical research experience including the delivery of innovative early phase research in compliance with Good Clinical Practice & Trust policy. The post holder, with consultant oversight and alongside the research team, will be responsible for seeing new referrals, follow-ups & for managing the patient throughout all aspects of their trial experience. In addition, this post will allow the successful candidate unique opportunities to gain experience in clinical management of intensively treated Haematology Oncology patients including management of patients receiving novel cellular therapies (CAR-T cell therapy) and stem cell transplantation.

This is a 10 session non-training speciality registrar level role. The position is suitable for individuals in the second half/upon completion of their specialist training who wish to gain further experience in clinical research, including first-in-human trials. LTFT applicants are eligible to apply as job share will be considered.

Salary will be on the NHS scale in line with appropriate clinical experience. Interested candidates are encouraged to discuss this ahead of any application. Dependent on interest and experience, the post holder will be able to participate in the SpR on call rota, which will attract a banding supplement.

The postholder will contribute to the delivery of high‑quality consultant‑led care across 7 days. This includes participation in planned weekend and weekday clinical activity to support safe, timely decision‑making and continuity of care for patients.

The Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, looking after more than 64,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 25% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.

We are the largest radiotherapy provider in the NHS with one in 20 treatments delivered at The Christie. We have up to 15 linear accelerators operating across our network of sites. We operate the largest chemotherapy unit in the UK on our main site and treatments are also provided at 13 other networked sites, and in patients homes. And as a specialist tertiary surgical centre, we focus on rare cancers, complex procedures, and multidisciplinary approaches to cancer surgery, specialising in colorectal, peritoneal, gynaecological, urological and plastic surgery.

We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We have been named by the UK’s National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), as one of the best hospitals providing opportunities for patients to participate in clinical research studies, with more than 800 studies open at any time, caring for over 3,000 patients.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Emma Searle Job title: Haematology Research Consultant Email address: the-christie.haemsecretaries@nhs.net Telephone number: 0161 446 3054

Dr Ahmed Abdulgawad, Research Consultant

tracy.blinkhorn@nhs.net 0161 446 3054

Chloe Read, Haematology Service Manager

chloe.read3@nhs.net or 0161 446 8638