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    Research Fellow in Breast Surgery - Leeds, United Kingdom - Leeds Teaching Hospitals

    Leeds Teaching Hospitals
    Leeds Teaching Hospitals Leeds, United Kingdom

    1 week ago

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    Job summary

    Weare inviting applications to fill our Research Fellow vacancy at The LeedsTeaching Hospitals NHS Trust in the Department of Breast Surgery and The LeedsInstitute of Medical Research.

    Thispost will commence on 01/07/2024 and is a fixed term appointment for 1 year with the provision of extensionfor an additional year subject to satisfactory progression. This is a researchpost with protected sessions to learn and carry out laboratory research with anaim of submitting a successful thesis for MD in translational breast cancerresearch at University of Leeds. The proposed research project will involveinvestigating the link between nutritional factors and chemoresistance intriple negative breast cancer. The project supervision will be provided by DrJames Thorne (Associate Professor, University of Leeds) alongside clinicianswho have strong background in translational breast cancer research.

    Therewill be a service component involving 3 clinical sessions which will help thebreast surgery service with its outpatient department workload. There is noprovision for on-calls or theatre sessions. There will be plenty ofopportunities for the fellow to undertake clinical research and/or qualityimprovement projects, as well as enhance their teaching skills.

    Candidatesmust be fully registered with the General Medical Council and hold a license topractice by the intended start date.

    Interview dates will be confirmed following theshortlisting process.

    Main duties of the job

    DUTIESOF THE POST

    Thepost will have protected research sessions which will involve working with themolecular scientists and the technicians at University of Leeds, collecting andanalysing clinical data, lab work and regular supervisory meetings.

    Therewill be 3 clinical sessions additionally to support the Breast service. Thesesessions will be in the clinics to help meet 2 week targets. There will be noon-call commitments.

    About us

    TheBreast Surgery department at St. Jamess University Hospital (SJUH) is anintegrated unit with a specialist ward, clinic, theatre, and radiologydepartment all in close proximities. Leeds Breast Unit has a proven trackrecord of hosting successful translational breast cancer research fellowshipswith over 20 previous surgical fellows who have been awarded MD or PhD inprevious years.

    Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our processof redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. Assuch, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the rightto close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you doexperience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, pleasebear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact ifyou have any questions.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    INFORMATIONABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

    Anopportunity has arisen for a Research Fellow post to join the Breast Surgeryteam at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT). This will be a 12 monthpost commencing in July 2024 which will be extended for a further year subjectto satisfactory progress. This post is to take forward the research aspirationsof the Unit. The post holder is expected to work on a translational breastcancer research project with an aim of submitting a thesis for an MD atUniversity of Leeds.

    Thispost is suitable for doctors who are in core or higher surgical training level.This post is not currently recognised by the Deanery for formal postgraduatesurgical training though the candidate is expected to register for a higherdegree (MD) with The University of Leeds subject to appropriate progress of theproject. The post has funding for the laboratory consumables.

    TheBreast Surgery department at St. Jamess University Hospital (SJUH) is anintegrated unit with a specialist ward, clinic, theatre, and radiologydepartment all in close proximities. Leeds Breast Unit has a proven trackrecord of hosting successful translational breast cancer research fellowshipswith over 20 previous surgical fellows who have been awarded MD or PhD inprevious years.

    MEDICALSTAFF IN THE DEPARTMENT

    MrR Achuthan- Specialty Lead

    MrP Turton

    MissS McKenzie

    MrB Hogan

    MrB Kim

    MissE Macinnes

    Inaddition there are Oncoplastic Fellows, ST trainee and a CT trainee.

    KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

    Thecandidate should have experience in breast surgery, especially in theoutpatient setting. The post would ideally be suited to a candidate in core orhigher surgical training level who has an aspiration to develop their academicand research skills with a future intended career in Breast Surgery. Previousexperience in molecular research would be desirable but not essential. Previousexperience in thesis writing for BSc or equivalent, data analysis, completionof clinical research projects in breast surgery, and peer reviewed publicationswould also be highly desirable for the post. Please refer to the PersonSpecification section for further detail.

    Person Specification

    Experience

    Essential

  • More than 24 months experience after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice
  • Ability to provide complete details of employment history
  • Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances
  • Evidence that present achievement andperformance is commensurate with totality of their period of training
  • At least 2 years experience in surgical specialities by the time of intended start date.

    • Desirable

  • Experience in assessing symptomatic and screening breast surgery referrals.
  • Confident in triple assessment.
  • Has trained in breast surgery posts/placements previously.
  • Appropriate career progression with placement in recognised training posts.

    • Qualifications

    Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

    • Desirable

  • MRCS

    • Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills

    Essential

  • Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date
  • Eligibility to work in the UK.
  • Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date
  • Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs.

    • Desirable

  • Completed basic surgical training and has speciality interest in Breast Surgery.
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