Clinical Fellow for Childhood Cancer Trials

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TheVall d'Hebron Research Institute

(VHIR) is a public sector institution that

promotes and develops the research,

innovation and biosanitary teaching of the

Vall d’Hebron University Hospital. Through

the excellence of our research, we identify

problems of society and we contribute to

spread them around the world.

In April 2015, the **Vall d’Hebron**

**Research Institute (VHIR) **obtained

the recognition of the European

Commission **HR Excellence.**

This recognition proves that VHIR

endorses the general principles of the

European Charter for Researchers and

a Code of Conduct for the Recruitment

of Researchers **(Charter & Code)**.

**VHIR embraces Equality and**

**Diversity. As reflected in our values**

**we work toward ensuring inclusion**

**and equal opportunity in**

**recruitment, hiring, training, and**

**management for all staff within the**

**organization, regardless of gender,**

**civil status, family status, sexual**

**orientation, religion, age, disability**

**or race.**

**Clinical Fellow for Childhood Cancer trials**

**Childhood Cancer & Blood Disorders**

VHIR offers a vacant position for a Clinical Trials Fellow within the Childhood Cancer & Blood Disorders Group

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**Education and qualifications: -**

Degree in Medicine
- Specialist training in Paediatrics (via MIR or equivalent)

**Experience and knowledge**:
Required:
- At least 1-year experience in Paediatric Haematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation (during or post
- residency)

Desirable:
- Training in biomedical research, good clinical practice, stem cell transplantation, palliative care, advanced life

support
- Experience in Clinical Trials in Paediatric Haematology & Oncology
- Experience in Research in Paediatrics
- Good communication skills and good team player
- Knowledge of medical English
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TheVall d'Hebron Research Institute

(VHIR) is a public sector institution that

promotes and develops the research,

innovation and biosanitary teaching of the

Vall d’Hebron University Hospital. Through

the excellence of our research, we identify

problems of society and we contribute to

spread them around the world.

In April 2015, the **Vall d’Hebron**

**Research Institute (VHIR) **obtained

the recognition of the European

Commission **HR Excellence.**

This recognition proves that VHIR

endorses the general principles of the

European Charter for Researchers and

a Code of Conduct for the Recruitment

of Researchers **(Charter & Code)**.

**VHIR embraces Equality and**

**Diversity. As reflected in our values**

**we work toward ensuring inclusion**

**and equal opportunity in**

**recruitment, hiring, training, and**

**management for all staff within the**

**organization, regardless of gender,**

**civil status, family status, sexual**

**orientation, religion, age, disability**

**or race.**

**Main responsibilities and duties**:
The Paediatric Haematology and Oncology Division of Vall d’Hebron Hospital treats around 120 children and adolescents

with cancer per year as well as up to 500 new patients with haematological conditions and performs 50 stem cell

transplantations. The unit is part of the European Innovative Therapies for Children with Cancer (ITCC) consortium and

has an ambitious clinical research program including early and late phase trials, a personalised medicine programme and

multiple lines of research in stem cell transplant, sarcomas, neuroblastoma, CNS tumours and non-malignant

haematology. All research is conducted through the Translational Research in Child and Adolescent Cancer Group of

paediatric haematology and oncology consultants, 2 study coordinators, 2 data managers and 1 research nurse, and be

involved in the day-to-day conduct of late phase clinical trials & patient registries
- Participation in recruitment and trial-related activities of patients enrolled in late phase clinical trials & registries

(Haematology, Oncology & Stem Cell Transplant).
- Assistance to trial principal investigators (paediatric haematology & oncology consultants) with day-to-day conduct of

late-phase trials & registries at the Paediatric Haematology and Oncology Division of Vall d’Hebron Hospital

**Labour conditions: -**

Part-time position 70% at VHIR. Option to join the hospital’s clinical team to participate on the Paediatric Haematology

and Oncology on call rota (to be discussed with applicants during the interview).
- Start: As soon as possible
- Temporary linked to project (2 years approximately)
- Gross annual salary [For the 70% position-28h/w]: 19.229,34 €

**What can we offer? -**

Incorporation to Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), a public sector institution that promotes and develops
the biomedical research, innovation and teaching at Vall d'Hebron University Hospital (HUVH), the biggest
hospital of Barcelona and the largest of Catalan Institute of Health (ICS).
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