Clinical Research Associate in Early Phase Cancer Trials (Fixed Term)

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

The post will provide experience and training in the design and delivery of Early Phase Oncology studies. It is suited to physicians who have either completed, or are undertaking their specialist training in medical oncology, or those who are looking to develop their experience prior to entering a career in Oncology. 

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 Dr Simon Pacey, Speciality Research Lead for Early Phase Trials (Cambridge Cancer Trials Centre (CCTC)) and based, with honorary clinical status, at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Trust, Cancer Directorate and the Cambridge Clinical Research Centre.

The funds for this post are available for one year in the first instance.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Simon Pacey, via e mail at scp46@cam.ac.uk

The closing date for applications is: 18th December 2025

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 24 months.

Interviews will be held:TBC

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

Please quote reference RD48152 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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