Clinical Research Associate

Overview

To work as part of a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, scientists and support staff, fulfilling the vision of the CRUK Newcastle Cancer Centre to provide the people of the North East of England with access to state‑of‑the‑art cancer treatments and information by undertaking world‑class translational cancer research in a centre of excellence in partnership with local and national stakeholders.

• To undertake an agreed research project to advance cancer research, to obtain a higher research degree and to achieve a publication record of the kind that will enhance the centre's research reputation at national and international level that will clearly demonstrate originality an scholarship and provide a foundation for a future clinical academic career.
• To attend and participate in the Centre's academic activities e.g. laboratory, journal club and research group meetings and weekly seminars, develop research initiatives and original contributions to the research programme wherever possible and will contribute freely to the team research environment in a manner conducive to the success of the research project as a whole. It will be important to keep up to date with specific, clinical and professional issues, in particular developments in the specific area.
• To undertake, if appropriate for the specified research project and with the correct approvals in place, appropriate clinical research activities such as recruitment of patients to translational studies within Consultant‑led clinics within the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Attendance at relevant cancer multi‑disciplinary meetings may provide additional experience in patient management, in addition to providing ongoing education in best clinical practice.

• Medical degree and completion of general professional medical training at membership level (e.g. MRCP/MRCS).
• A strong and demonstrable interest in clinical cancer research.
• Excellent time management and problem‑solving skills, and the potential to develop as a future clinical academic.
• Publication record in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Previous experience in clinical or laboratory‑based research.