NIHR TCC Integrated Academic Training (IAT) Academic Clinical Fellowship Specialty Training Programme in Haematology ST3 and Haemato– Oncology ST3, London

June 26, 2010

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Applications are invited for appointment to an NIHR TCC Integrated Academic Training (IAT) Academic Clinical Fellow (ACF) in Haemato-Oncology on the Specialty Training Programme in Haematology, in London / Kent Surrey and Sussex (KSS) South West London programme commencing from September 2010. Successful candidates will receive an Academic National Training Number (NTN (A)).

Applications are invited for appointment as two NIHR TCC Integrated Academic Training (IAT) Academic Clinical Fellows (ACFs) on the Specialty Training Programme in Haematology, in London / Essex & Herts North West London programme commencing from September 2010. Successful candidates will receive an Academic National Training Number(NTN (A)).

Specialty level NIHR TCC Integrated Academic Training (IAT) Academic Clinical Fellowship Training posts allow the successful candidate to spend 75% of their time in clinical training and 25% of their time undertaking research in the Institute of Cancer Research. Research will be supervised by an appropriately matched academic.

The training programmes for these fellowships have been selected through national competition to provide high quality academic training for new entrants to specialist training who can demonstrate that they have outstanding potential for development as a clinical academic in research and/or education.

The expected outcome of the NIHR TCC Integrated Academic Training (IAT) Academic Clinical Fellowship is the preparation of a successful application for a research training programme leading to a higher degree. Progress will be monitored, but in the event that an individual is unsuccessful in obtaining a research training fellowship/educational training programme within three years he/she will join a standard clinical training programme.

All candidates must be eligible for registration with the GMC. MRCP or equivalent is essential for entry to the programme. Candidates must also ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria with regards to immigration status, English language skills, and the minimum educational entry criteria for the specialty and level as set out in the person specification. Eligibility criteria must be met by the application closing date for the relevant specialty/level. Where equivalent postgraduate qualifications or experience are being offered as evidence of entry criteria, it is essential that the candidate provides confirmation from the Royal College if shortlisted for an interview. Shortlisted applicants must be able to provide evidence of their immigration status at interview.

Non UK / EEA applicants should ensure that they are aware of changes to the immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application please visit www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk or contact the Home Office’s UK Border Agency by e-mail: UKBApublicenquiries@ukba.gsi.gov.uk

The Postgraduate Dean confirms that this placement and / or programme has the required educational and Dean’s approval. The Training Programme is equally open to those who may, either from the outset or subsequently, wish to train flexibly or job share. Approval must be sought from the Deanery prior to interview and this is subject to availability of suitable training placements.

Applicants need to be aware that although trainees’ preferences are considered when making decisions on placements, final decisions take into account the service needs of all sites within our training programmes.

In the event of further training opportunities becoming available in any of the programmes managed by the London Deanery, shortlisted candidates may also be considered for these posts.

Please note that the vacancies advertised may be subject to change prior to interview.

For further information regarding the programme in Haematology ST3 please contact Professor Gareth Morgan, gareth.morgan@icr.ac.uk.

Application packs can be downloaded from the panel on the right.

Please state reference 073/41 clearly in all communication.

Application forms will be available on the London Deanery website on 11/06/2010 at 12.00 noon (GMT + 1) for 28 days. Please note the timescale for the receipt of applications which is not later than 12.00 noon, (GMT +1) on 09/07/2010].

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