Senior Clinical Research Fellow (Christie-Peter Mac)

Senior Clinical Research Fellow (Christie Peter Mac)

Locally employed Doctor - Medical Oncology. Fixed term contract 12 months. Full time, 40 hours per week. Job ref 413 MD C OO A.

Location: Site Research & Development - A00181, Town Manchester. Salary £67,325 £76,582 per annum. Closing date 24/06/2026.

Job Overview

A unique 2 year clinical fellowship based between two world leading Phase I units: year 1 at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK; year 2 at The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Australia. The role is for an ambitious and innovative individual with an interest in early phase clinical trials and research.

Main Duties

• Review new referrals, conduct follow ups, and manage patients throughout all aspects of their trial experience.
• Participate as a sub investigator in a diverse portfolio of clinical research trials, including phase I trials of small molecule inhibitors, next generation chemotherapy trials, combination/multi modality phase I trials, advanced therapy trials, molecular characterisation, translational studies, and radiotherapy trials.
• Attend safety review committee meetings and molecular tumour board meetings, liaise with Principal Investigators and external stakeholders such as CROs and pharmaceutical sponsors.
• Perform administrative duties related to patient care and contribute to the development and planning of new studies.
• Present research, author papers and reviews, and undergo annual appraisal.
• Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and help train nursing and multidisciplinary staff.

Working Conditions

Clinical activity on seven days a week, including planned weekend work. The role involves full clinical services, patient safety and continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Beginning specialist oncology training (ST3 or equivalent).
• GMC registration.
• Evidence of productive ethical research relevant to oncology.
• CCT in Medical or Clinical Oncology (or equivalent), Good Clinical Practice, Advanced Life Support, higher degree in cancer research.
• Recent publications in peer reviewed journals and conference presentations.
• MRCP or equivalent.
• Occupational Health clearance and Enhanced CRB clearance.

Experience

• General oncology and internal medicine experience.
• Experience in research or trials.
• Evidence of clinical leadership skills.
• Experience in developing, supervising and delivering audit projects.
• Teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate level; teaching qualification.
• Phase I trials experience.

Personal Skills

• Clinical skills and evidence of clinical competence.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, flexibility, commitment, teamwork and the ability to work under pressure.
• Strong motivation to develop team performance.

EEO Statement

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust is committed to diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities. All qualified applicants, irrespective of background, are encouraged to apply. The Trust welcomes applications from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority people and from people with disabilities. Appointment will be solely on merit.

Closing date: 24/06/2026.