Job Description

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust has an international reputation for high quality patient care, education and research and its partnership with The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) has created the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Europe. This role is based within the Lung Unit at The Royal Marsden Hospital, which is world renowned for excellence in clinical care and clinical research.
Applications are invited for a Clinical Research Fellow in Lung Cancers. This is a 11.5 month clinical research fellowship, with possibility of extension.
To fulfil the requirements of the post, applicants must be eligible for full GMC registration, hold a national training number in a relevant specialty and MRCP equivalent.
Main duties of the job
This post provides considerable postgraduate training in medical and multidisciplinary aspects of the treatment of thoracic malignancies, exposing the Clinical Fellow to a wide range of clinical challenges, current clinical research, and state-of-the art clinical paradigms. Within The Royal Marsden/Institute of Cancer Research there is a strong emphasis on post graduate teaching. In-house meetings involve lectures, seminars, formal journal clubs and tutorials in both clinical and laboratory medicine, the latter often in association with the Institute of Cancer Research. Lectures and special meetings are routinely advertised. Research Fellows are encouraged to attend clinical conferences and courses. Study leave is granted for these activities and some funding may be provided. The writing of scientific manuscripts is actively encouraged.
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Details
Date posted
10 June 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
61,825 to 70,425 a year per annum incl. HCAS
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
11 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
282-CR545-MED
Job locations
The Royal Marsden Hospital Chelsea
Chelsea
SW3 6JJ
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed and Person Specification. Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Eligible for full GMC registration with license to practice
• Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians (MRCP) or equivalent
• National training number (NTN) in relevant specialty, or equivalent if currently a trainee

Desirable

• Within 3 years of certification of completion of oncology training

Experience
Essential

• Management of lung cancer patients including targeted therapies, chemotherapy and immunotherapy
• 3 years' training experience at specialist registrar or resident or equivalent level
• Inpatient oncology management expertise at resident/registrar or equivalent level
• Clinical research experience as sub-investigator in clinical trials

Desirable

• Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
• Interpretation of cancer genomics reports

Skills, abilities and knowledge
Essential

• Ability and willingness to work within a multi-disciplinary team
• Previous experience of clinical trials and management of patients on clinical trials

Desirable

• Use of MS office suite

Any other factors relating to this post
Essential

• Experience in breaking bad news to patients
• Ability to work independently

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Eligible for full GMC registration with license to practice
• Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians (MRCP) or equivalent
• National training number (NTN) in relevant specialty, or equivalent if currently a trainee

Desirable

• Within 3 years of certification of completion of oncology training

Experience
Essential

• Management of lung cancer patients including targeted therapies, chemotherapy and immunotherapy
• 3 years' training experience at specialist registrar or resident or equivalent level
• Inpatient oncology management expertise at resident/registrar or equivalent level
• Clinical research experience as sub-investigator in clinical trials

Desirable

• Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
• Interpretation of cancer genomics reports

Skills, abilities and knowledge
Essential

• Ability and willingness to work within a multi-disciplinary team
• Previous experience of clinical trials and management of patients on clinical trials

Desirable

• Use of MS office suite

Any other factors relating to this post
Essential

• Experience in breaking bad news to patients
• Ability to work independently