Clinical Research Associate in Early Phase Cancer Trials (Fixed Term) at University of Cambridge

This post represents an excellent opportunity for a clinician wishing to gain further experience in cancer clinical trials and, in particular Phase I and Experimental Cancer Medicine studies 

The post is ideally suited to a clinician who has either completed or is undertaking their specialist training in medical oncology and has already been involved in the development and delivery of clinical or translational research, in collaboration with clinical academics and/or industry collaborators.

A medical qualification and General Medical Council registration or ability to obtain registration before job commencement is required.  In addition, the successful applicant will need to be able to hold an Honorary Clinical Contract with Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The successful individual will have a prominent role in the recruitment and care of patients with cancer, participating in clinical trials. Participation in research active outpatient clinics will also be expected.  A knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) is expected and other, trial specific training will be provided.  There will also be the opportunity to attend other trial design related training opportunities and also to present clinical data at national and international meetings.

The post will be based in the Department of Oncology, under the direction of Prof. Duncan Jodrell (Director of the Cambridge Cancer Trials Centre) and based, with honorary clinical status, at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Trust, Cancer Directorate and the Cambridge Clinical Research Centre.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Prof. Duncan Jodrell via e-mail on dij21@cam.ac.uk

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 12 months in the first instance. 

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment. This appointment also requires an Honorary Clinical Contract.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click on the apply button above.

This is an integrated appointment between the University and Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (“NHS Trust”).  You will therefore also be issued with an Honorary Clinical Contract by the NHS Trust. You should be aware that if your contract with the NHS Trust is terminated your employment with the University will be terminated, and vice versa.

Please ensure that you upload a covering letter, CV and a completed Additional Information for Clinical Researchers form in the Upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

Closing date: 16th July 2023 

Date of interview: To be confirmed

Please quote reference RD37347 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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