Clinical Research Fellow

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Clinical Research Fellow in Neuroendocrine tumours and gastroenterology/hepatology or oncology has arisen to join the team within King's Health Partners Academic Health Science Centre (AHSC). The Kings College Hospital (KCH) NET service is one of the leading centres in Europe for the management of patient with NETs. In 2012 King Health Partners in affiliation with Kent Oncology and Hampshire Hospitals was awarded the Centre of Excellence status by the European NET Society. The gastroenterology department of Kings College Hospital is a dynamic department with state of the art endoscopy facilities and inflammatory bowel disease service.

The post holder will form part of the core NET team and will be expected to work closely with oncology, hepatobiliary surgeons, nuclear medicine and pathology. They will also be linked to the gastroenterology/ hepatology or oncology department at Kings College Hospital, depending on their training interests. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to undertake research both clinical and basic science depending on their areas of interest. The Funding will be available for 2 years however, will be dependent on successful review at 1 year.

Interested applicants should apply through NHS Jobs. For further information please contact Prof Raj Srirajaskanthan, (r.srirajaskanthan@nhs.net) or telephone 020 3299 6044.

Main duties of the job

This is a replacement post for 1 year with the possibility of extension. The post is suitable for gastroenterology, endocrinology or oncology trainees to develop experience in hepatobiliary malignancies and specifically neuroendocrine tumours. The role encompasses supporting NET clinical service and academic research. There will be extensive training in management of NETs and further opportunities for either endoscopy or oncology training depending on the background and interests of the successful candidate. No prior training in Neuroendocrine tumours is required.

There is ample opportunity to undertake research projects and depending on the candidates interest they can undertake a postgraduate MD(Res) or PhD. There is an opportunity to work with Prof. Sadanandam at the Institute of Cancer Research on NET projects.

Integral to these responsibilities is the following: -

The provision of a first class clinical service.

Effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty.

Sustaining and developing teaching and research in conjunction with King's College London / KHP.

Undertaking all work in accordance with the Trust's procedures and operating policies.

Conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust's service plans.

Maintaining the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Care Group or the Trust.

About us

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.