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Faculty of Medicine and Health
School of Medicine
Leeds Institute of Health Sciences
Academic Unit of Health Economics
Academic Clinical Associate Professor in Health Economics (Decision Analysis and
Simulation Modelling) and Honorary Consultant in Medical Oncology
We have introduced the title of Clinical Associate Professor for our grade 9 academic staff, which
is equivalent to Clinical Senior Lecturer.
This is a new position that has been created with funding from the Leeds Institute of Health
Sciences and Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
An opportunity has arisen to appoint a senior academic and consultant in medical oncology to lead
on decision analysis and simulation modelling in the context of the early evaluation of personalised
medicines, diagnostic tests and medical devices with a focus on breast cancer.
The University of Leeds is at the forefront of UK applied research in this area will provide a strong
platform upon which to take forward a related personal research methodology programme. The
applicant will reside within the Academic Unit of Health Economics but will work closely with
researchers in Health Informatics, Biostatistics, Clinical Trials Research, Clinical Biochemistry,
Proteomics, Genomics and Transport Studies. The applicant will be expected to bring new ideas in
the methods for technology appraisal centred on modelling early in the evaluation programme. We
are particularly interested in the use of decision modelling for research prioritisation and design,
simulation of healthcare pathways and the use of real-time clinical and financial data linkage to
improve the performance of such models.
The position will include opportunities to work with the recently awarded Leeds NIHR Diagnostics
Evidence Co-operative (http://www.nihr.ac.uk/infrastructure/Pages/DECs.aspx) for which we have
adopted a philosophy of decision modelling early in the development pathway for in-vitro
diagnostics. The clinical themes for this will include renal diseases, liver diseases, musculoskeletal
diseases and cancer (with a focus on breast cancer). Similar opportunities exist in collaboration
with the Leeds-based Health Technology Co-operative for Colorectal Therapies whose themes
include engineering, nanotechnology, bio-sensing
(http://www.nihr.ac.uk/infrastructure/Pages/HTCs.aspx). It will also be possible to work on projects with
the Medical Technologies Innovation and Knowledge Centre (http://www.medical-technologies.co.uk/)
and the University of Leeds Stratified Medicine Hub
(http://www.leeds.ac.uk/info/125114/stratified_medicine). International collaboration will be an essential
component of the position and will include working with a multi-million dollar research programme
funded by Genome Canada looking at research methods for personalised medicine.
The applicant will be expected to promote the further development of our portfolio of technology
appraisal, model-based economic evaluation and big-data linkage in cancer genomics, point of
care testing and companion diagnostics in collaboration with commercial and academic partners.
A grade 7 researcher will support the successful applicant.
You must have a strong track record in the quantitative and computational methods needed for
decision modelling including competence with relevant software or programming tools. A suitable
background might include economics, business, operations research, informatics, decision
science or applied programming. Experience in health economics is desirable but not essential if
you can bring alternative valuable skills to the position. You should have proven skills in academic
leadership and be able to provide evidence of previous successful inter-disciplinary collaboration.
You should also have an established record of successful clinical research in oncology and a
significant record of administrative and teaching skills. You will be expected to work with clinical
academics in Leeds Institute of Cancer and Pathology (LICAP) and NHS colleagues to develop
and support clinical research, especially in breast cancer.
You will undertake clinical activities (3PAs) in the medical oncology practice as part of an
established team of medical and clinical oncologists within Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust
(LTHT), supported by junior staff and specialist nurses, and join a 1 in 18 out-of-hours acute
oncology on call rota [arrangements subject to change.].
Candidates will be expected to have a postgraduate degree, hold the MRCP (or equivalent) and
be included on the GMC’s Specialist Register for Medical Oncology (or be within six months of
being admitted to the Register for trainees if currently in a training programme in the UK). You must
have research experience that can be the basis to become internationally excellent and an ability
to manage and initiate health economics and clinical cancer research.
Salary will be on the clinical scale for the New Consultant Contract £75,249 - £101,451 p.a.
The University of Leeds is committed to providing equal opportunities for all and offers a
range of family friendly policies (http://hr.leeds.ac.uk/homepage/4/policies). The University is a
charter member of Athena SWAN and holds the Bronze award. The School of Medicine
gained the Bronze award in 2013. We are committed to being an inclusive medical school
that values all staff, and we are happy to consider job share applications and requests for
flexible working arrangements from our employees.
Informal enquiries regarding the post should be directed to Professor Claire Hulme + 44
(0)113 343 0875, c.t.hulme@leeds.ac.uk or David Meads +44 (0)113 343 0860,
d.meads@leeds.ac.uk (Leeds Institute of Health Sciences), Professor Chris Twelves +44
(0)113 2076 7469, c.j.twelves@leeds.ac.uk (Leeds Institute of Cancer and Pathology), or Dr
David Jackson + 44(0)113 2067965, davidp.jackson@nhs.net (Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Trust).
If you have any specific enquiries about your online application please contact Mrs Sue
Davis + 44 (0)113 343 0831, s.davis@leeds.ac.uk
Job Ref:
MHIHS1013
Closing Date: 18 December 2014
Purpose of the post
This post is based in the Leeds Institute of Health Sciences with links to the Leeds Institute of
Cancer and Pathology and Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
This post will develop and lead ongoing programmes of decision analysis and simulation modelling in
health economics research linked to existing and new programmes of activity with a focus on cancer;
within Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust the post-holder will deliver clinical service and clinical research
of the highest quality and impact.
You should be a member of the Royal College of Physicians and hold the MRCP or equivalent and
be included on the GMC’s Specialist Register for Medical Oncology (or be within six months of
being admitted to the Register for trainees if currently in a training programme in the UK).
Main purpose of the job:
To draw on extensive academic excellence to underpin and carry out research, teaching,
leadership and management, in the field of Health Economics and within the School and Faculty.
You will be expected to provide leadership in research and contribute to management/
administration as indicated below, with approximate breakdown of duties being 30% clinical and
70% research and teaching (including postgraduate students):
The post-holder will be an Honorary Consultant (3PAs) in Medical Oncology based at St James’s
University Hospital for clinical practice and clinically based research and work as part of an
established breast oncology team.
Main duties and responsibilities:
General:
 To contribute to the development and achievement of University, Faculty and School strategy
within the context of an international, research-led university
 Adhere to University values and standards, including the Leadership and Management
Standard, and in line with University policies and procedures and local Faculty/School
benchmarks as appropriate, upholding high professional standards and leading by example
 To be aware of and work in line with the University’s learning and teaching partnership
agreement and work with our students as members of a learning community to provide world
class education and an excellent student experience
 To maintain own continuing professional development
 To maintain a safe and healthy work environment, including ensuring compliance with health
and safety legislation and the undertaking of appropriate risk assessments
 To integrate the University value of inclusiveness into all appropriate aspects of the job;
respecting the dignity and diversity of all members of the University community and of visitors
to the University
Research, Innovation and Impact:
 To be recognised as an authority in the field, developing and maintaining an external profile as
appropriate to the discipline
 To develop and lead health economics methods research in an area of established expertise
 To support the development of high quality applied health research with colleagues at the
University of Leeds and elsewhere.
 To integrate advanced, and where appropriate novel, modelling methods in health economics
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To promote integration of health economics research with other research interests within LIHS
as well as across the Faculty of Medicine and Health.
To maintain a high quality record of regular and original research publications of external
standing as appropriate to the discipline
To attract research income on an individual and collaborative basis, as appropriate to the
discipline, to underpin high quality research activity
To provide high quality postgraduate supervision and attract research students to the university
To establish and maintain a programme of high quality clinical breast cancer clinical research
To take part in knowledge transfer activities, where appropriate and feasible
Teaching:
 To undertake research-led teaching at different levels on undergraduate and/or postgraduate
taught courses, regularly collecting, and responding to, student feedback
 To contribute at an appropriate level to School and Faculty policy and practice in teaching
 To play a significant role in the design, development and planning of modules and programmes
within the subject area as required
 To play a significant role in the review of modules and programmes and in quality assurance
and enhancement as required
 To develop innovative approaches to learning and teaching as appropriate
 To provide timely feedback and assessment of coursework and examinations
 To provide general support and guidance to students, resolving issues and/or referring to
specialist parties, where appropriate
 To act as a personal tutor, supporting involvement in Leeds for Life
To provide academic leadership through:
 Significant contribution to the overall work of the University and/or equivalent external
organisations by representing the School and Faculty on appropriate committees and groups
 Effective contribution to the management and administrative processes and committee
structures of the school, faculty and university
 Managing or leading major initiatives or areas of work (as either sustained or one-off projects)
which facilitate School, Faculty or University performance or business as required
 Involvement in the recruitment, management and development of staff and act as a mentor to
more junior/less experienced colleagues
 The promotion of the values of collegiality within the academic community
 Actively promoting and engaging with the objectives of our valuing and developing all our staff
agenda via compliance with the University’s People Management Framework to ensure high
standards of employment practices across the School.
Clinical Programmed Activities: :
An Honorary Consultant appointment with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust will be
available for the successful candidate (3 PAs), based at St James’s University Hospital.
Activities will include ward attending, out-patient clinics and multi-disciplinary team meetings for
the breast oncology clinical services as appropriate, along with departmental audit, governance
and continuing professional development; an indicative job plan is shown below.
You will undertake clinical research to facilitate the development of a personal clinical research
programme, with the support of established research teams.
You will also undertake teaching duties in keeping with those of a Clinical Associate
Professor/honorary teaching hospital consultant physician.
The post will be subject to joint job planning and appraisal by the University and NHS.
The Department is within the Institute of Oncology Clinical Services Unit (Clinical Director David
Jackson), St James’s University Hospital.
Details of the Consultant team are provided in appendix 1.
This job description provides a framework for the role and it may be necessary for an Associate
Professor to undertake any duties commensurate with the post as might reasonably be required
Relationships
You will be located in an Academic Unit of Health Economics and will be responsible to the Head
of the Unit and accountable to the Institute Director and ultimately to the Dean of Medicine and
Health. You will be expected to work with other research and teaching team members in addition
to developing your specific research activities.
You will also have key professional relationships with the Head of the Section of Oncology and
Cancer Research (Professor Chris Twelves), and through him with the Divisional Director for the
Institute of Cancer and Pathology (Professor Tim Bishop).
There will be close clinical links with medical oncology, clinical oncology and other staff; clinical
line management will be through the Lead Clinician for Medical Oncology (Dr Dan Swinson) to the
Clinical Director for Oncology (Dr David Jackson) at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
University Values
All staff are expected to operate in line with the University’s values and standards, which work as
an integral part of our strategy and set out the principles of how we work together. More
information about the university’s strategy and values is available at
http://www.leeds.ac.uk/comms/strategy/
Essential
Candidates will be expected to demonstrate appropriate levels of experience and skill to enable
them to achieve the requirements of the job description. The following skills and abilities are
essential in this context:
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Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (UK) or equivalent
Must have completed a recognised training programme in medical oncology and be on the
GMC specialist register in medical oncology
Able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in breast cancer
PhD or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline
A proven strong academic track record in modelling and/or the methods of efficient research
and development in health care
A coherent five-year research plan
A track-record of academic leadership of health economics or statistical research
A track-record of high quality peer-reviewed journal publications
A track-record of multi-disciplinary collaboration with researchers
A proven ability to attract research funding
Effective interpersonal and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work and maintain a
high level of accuracy
Effective communication, facilitation and presentation skills
Experience of training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors
supervising postgraduate research students
Excellent team player as well as to work independently within a programme of research
Experience of facilitating the career development of less experienced colleagues in research,
teaching and administration
Computer literate; conversant with a range of software (e.g. Excel) Strong problem solving and
negotiation skills
Evidence of an enthusiastic and co-operative attitude
Willingness to undertake appropriate training and administration
Ability to lead, motivate and inspire others
Effective communication and organisation skills
Ability to work as part of a team and co-operate with others
Commitment to own continuing professional development
Aptitude for and attainment in teaching and learning
An ability to forge links across disciplines
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Ability to initiate and manage and initiate clinical research independently and experience
of developing clinical trial protocols.
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Experience of contributions to clinical research, for example through obtaining informed
consent and data collection for patients in clinical trials
Have an understanding of current NHS management and Trusts and be aware of the
responsibilities that a consultant post brings
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Desirable
 A track-record strategic leadership of health economics or statistical research
 Experience using specific software (e.g. Treeage, STATA, Simul8)
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Skills in effective academic and strategic leadership within an established research group
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Experience of facilitating the career development of less experienced colleagues in research,
teaching and administration
An ability to think laterally, to be imaginative, and to anticipate trends and opportunities
A recognised teaching qualification e.g. ULTA 2 or equivalent
Experience of teaching all levels of HE students using different mechanisms stimulate
development and learning
Experience of course design and development of research led teaching
Ability to provide leadership in the planning and development of modules, programmes, and
short-courses within the fields of health economics
Honorary Consultant Contract
You will be awarded an honorary NHS contract with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Job plan and Working arrangements
The job plan will incorporate clinical PAs and academic PAs. A sample job plan is outlined below but
the precise details will be dependent on the interests and expertise of the successful candidate. The
job plan will incorporate 7 academic (research and teaching) and 3 clinical (approximately 2 DCC, 1
SPA) and 2 additional academic PA will also be available..
A job plan review will take place annually, normally with the Trust Clinical Director or Clinical
Management Team and University Academic Lead or Divisional Director. The annual job plan
review may result in a revised prospective job plan. There may be an interim review of the job plan
where duties, responsibilities, accountability arrangements or objectives have changed or need to
change significantly within the area.
The post is subject to clinical governance arrangements through the NHS Trust and a rolling
programme of Audit is conducted, with support.
Please note that this is an indicative job plan. The exact details of the sessional timetable will be
negotiated with the successful candidate. The duties of the post may be changed with the
agreement of the post holder and funding bodies.
You will join a 1 in 18 out-of-hours acute on call rota in medical oncology; you will share
responsibility for out-of-hours ward cover and acute oncology admissions on the same rota.
Joint Appraisals
In line with the Follett Report recommendations, the University of Leeds has been working closely
with the local NHS Trusts in implementing joint appraisals. You will be expected to participate in a
joint appraisal arrangement as agreed locally on an annual basis. The ‘joint appraisal’ will be
conducted by two appraisers, one from the University and one from the NHS, working together
with one appraisee on a single occasion. There will be annual job planning meetings.
Indicative Job Plan
Day
Monday
Time
09.00 to
13.00
Location Work
St
Clinic
James’s
Categorisation
Trust:
Direct Clinical Care
No. of PAs
0.83 PA
14.00 to
18.00
9.00 to
13.00
LIHS
Research
1 PA
St
James’s
MDT/
Ward Round
1:3
University
Academic
Trust:
Direct Clinical Care
LIHS
Research
2:3
Research
University
Academic
University
Academic
University
Academic
Trust:
SPA
0.66 PA
University:
Academic
University
Academic
University:
Academic
1 PA
University:
Academic
0.75 PA
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
14.00 to
17.30
09.00 to
13.00
14.00 to
18 .00
LIHS
9.00 to
13.00
14.00 to
17.00
9.00 to
13.00
St
James’s
LIHS
DEC
Research
Audit and
clinical /
research /
governance
meetings
DEC
Research
Research
LIHS
Research
14.00 to
17.00
LIHS
Research
St
James’s
St
James’s
1 PA
1.0 SPA
0.75 PA
1 PA
None
Sunday
TOTAL PAs
0.87 PA
None
Saturday
Additional
agreed
activity to be
worked
flexibly
Predictable
emergency
on-call work
Unpredictabl
e emergency
on-call work
0.34 PA
Clinical
admin
Trust:
Direct Clinical Care
0.33 PA
Trust:
Direct Clinical Care
0.5 PA
As agreed
Trust:
University:
Overall
3 PAs
7 PAs
10 PAs
Resources available to support you:
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Staff – details are provided on the appendices attached
Outpatient clinics – in Leeds, the oncology clinic areas will be available to the Consultant
Inpatient facilities – inpatient facilities will be provided within the bed-base of non-surgical
oncology in the Institute of Oncology
Research programme and criteria – you will be encouraged to facilitate and contribute to
the current clinical research programs on-going in the department
A shared office with IT facilities (PC, email etc) will be provided on the St James’s campus
with access to administrative assistance
Shared clinical and academic secretarial support
Leave Arrangements
All leave will be in accordance with Trust leave policy according to the new consultant contract and
will including long service awards accrued. Leave should be applied for in accordance with the
Trust’s Leave Policy, normally giving six weeks’ notice of any leave, other than in exceptional
circumstances.
Training
During the course of your employment, you agree to undergo whatever training the Trust deems
necessary. This may include, but is not limited to, induction training, professional development and
safe working practices. Funding of such training will be in accordance with the Trust’s Staff
Development Policy.
Continuing Medical Education
The Trust fully supports the requirement for CME by the relevant Royal College and acknowledges
that it is an essential component of a consultant’s professional activities that will be reviewed during
the appraisal process and revalidation. Time and financial support for these activities will be granted
in accordance with the Trust’s Leave Policy.
Further information
Faculty Information
With more than 6,000 students, 1,600 staff and annual research income of £50m, the Faculty of
Medicine and Health at Leeds is bigger than some universities. Leeds has one of the largest
medical and bioscience research bases in the UK, and is an acknowledged world leader in cancer,
cardiovascular, psychiatric, genetic, musculo-skeletal and health services research. Treatments
developed in Leeds are transforming the lives of people around the world living with conditions
such as HIV, TB, diabetes and malaria.
The School of Medicine
The School of Medicine at the University of Leeds is a major international centre for research and
education. Our ambition is to improve health and reduce health inequalities, locally and globally,
through excellent scientific research and the translation of that research into healthcare practice,
and through the education of future scientific and clinical leaders who will advocate and practise
an evidence-based approach. Our major strategic aims are to:
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Deliver outstanding research including basic discovery science through to applied health
research that makes a significant difference to health.
Produce exceptional graduates, clinicians, educators, doctoral and post-doctoral fellows
whose learning has been informed and inspired by our research excellence and who will form
the next generation of academic and clinical leaders.
Develop and support knowledge transfer activities that flow from our academic activities.
Create and maintain an efficient and sustainable environment for research and teaching within
an organisational culture and management style that enacts and supports the university’s core
values of community, inclusiveness, integrity and professionalism.
The School of Medicine is organised into seven Institutes. All are committed to high quality
research-led teaching, through their training of postgraduate research students, delivery of
postgraduate taught courses, and its leadership in undergraduate teaching. The School works
closely with the local NHS, having a number of jointly funded clinical posts to ensure this
relationship is effective and strong for both research and student education.
Leeds Institute of Health Sciences (LIHS) Director: Professor Tim Ensor
LIHS delivers problem-driven research that supports decisions about the content or delivery of
healthcare. Our interdisciplinary approach incorporates expertise in applied health research
designs, health implementation sciences, social sciences, health economics, informatics and
statistics, as well as skills in communicating with basic scientists, policy makers, healthcare
providers, public and patients. We conduct research at the individual, population and
organisational level.
The Leeds Institute of Cancer And Pathology (LICAP) Director: Professor Tim Bishop
The Leeds Institute of Cancer Studies and Pathology addresses both laboratory based and clinical
research into cancer with a major focus on translational science. LICAP is one of the largest
cancer Institutes in the country and has major financial support from the cancer charities. The
laboratories and clinical research are all based on the St James’s site with laboratory activities
being located in the Wellcome Trust Brenner Building and adjacent buildings while the clinical
work is based within Bexley Wing. The Institute consists of seven Sections with the following
interests:
Leeds Institute of Genetics Health & Therapeutics (LIGHT), Director: Professor Mark
Kearney
LIGHT integrates basic and clinical scientists with a common goal of understanding the
mechanisms underpinning common chronic diseases of human health and developing new
approaches to treating patients at an individual and population level. At the heart of LIGHTs
philosophy is a vibrant multidisciplinary approach to science that provides a platform to deliver
internationally competitive translational research and teaching in disorders including
cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer and neurodegenerative diseases) our key aim is to
improve the lives of our patients and the experience of our students.
Leeds Institute of Medical Education (LIME) Director: Professor Trudie Roberts
LIME provides the administrative support, co-ordination and leadership for the School of
Medicine’s undergraduate medical degree, including admissions, curriculum development,
assessment, student support and clinical placement liaison. It provides the technology-enhanced
learning and innovation support for the School of Medicine. LIME also has a very active
scholarship programme of research and innovation in medical education and uses its expertise to
influence medical education policy and practice nationally and internationally. To achieve this it
works with a range of stakeholders including the academic community, the profession, the public,
regulators and policy makers.
Leeds Institute of Biomedical & Clinical Sciences (LIBACS) Director: Professor Philip
Hopkins
LIBCS undertakes clinically-driven research from the level of the gene through cellular, tissue and
organ to clinical trials. Our vision is to develop a sustainable centre of excellence for the
advancement of patient care by translating research results into clinical practise and contributing
to medical education at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Our research interests are
encapsulated in 6 clinical themes (Gastrointestinal inflammation & tumorigenesis, Genetic
disorders, Infection & immunity, Neuroscience, Perinatal medicine, Perioperative outcomes &
technologies) underpinned by 4 generic science technology strands (Animal models, Cell biology,
Gene regulations & Genomics). We are based predominantly at the St James’s University Hospital
site.
Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine (LIRMM), Director: Professor
Paul Emery
LIRMM is dedicated to improving diagnosis, therapy, intervention and outcome across the
spectrum of rheumatic and musculoskeletal medicine. It boasts a dynamic portfolio of research
and education, delivering wide-ranging clinical, translational and basic research across five
Sections: Clinical Musculoskeletal Medicine, Experimental Musculoskeletal Medicine, Clinical
Biomechanics and Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation Medicine and Orthopaedics. A multidisciplinary approach is the core of our activities, with significant interdisciplinary links between
Experimental and Clinical research. LIRMM’s clinical activities are focussed at Chapel Allerton
Hospital, which is also base for our NIHR Musculoskeletal Biomedical Research Unit (LMBRU)
and our basic sciences at St James’s University Hospital.
Leeds Institute of Clinical Trials Research (LICTR) Director: Professor Julia Brown
LICTR delivers innovative design, delivery and knowledge transfer in clinical trials research. Our
multidisciplinary approach, in collaboration with basic scientists, clinicians, policy makers,
healthcare providers, public and patients and University colleagues, delivers internationally
competitive research and teaching that makes a significant contribution to the evidence base for
healthcare delivery. The Institutes research is conducted through the Clinical Trials Research Unit
where we have expertise in design and conduct of complex clinical trials incorporating novel
designs to evaluate CTIMPs, complex interventions, diagnostics, medical devices and surgery.
St James’s University Hospital Campus Infrastructure and Facilities (SCIF) Director:
Professor Pam Jones
This group covers activities that cover School of Medicine functions for Institutes at St James’s
University Hospital that span more than one institute including biomedical research facilities,
student education, IT, health and safety, estates, seminars, PGR studentships and business
support functions. These functions help support the 5 adjacent buildings on the site.
There are 3 Institutes with staff and students at St James’s: LICP (Leeds Institute of Cancer
studies and Pathology), LIBACS (Leeds Institute of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences), LIRMM
(Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine). These three institutes are
dedicated to basic, translational, clinical and health research integrated with student education.
Cancer Research UK Centre
The Leeds Cancer Research UK Centre (Chair, Professor Alan Melcher) consists of several
research areas across Leeds. Specific themes include biologic and viral therapies, radiation
biology and therapeutics and genomics with tumour sites of particular interest including brain
tumours, colorectal cancer and haematologic malignancies. Leeds is also a Cancer Research
UK/NIHR Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre (Lead, Professor Chris Twelves) and hosts an
NIHR Clinical Research Facility (Leads, Professor Chris Twelves and Mrs Debbie Beirne).
Research income is approximately £10M per annum and the accommodation is principally
provided on the St James's University Hospital campus in the Cancer Research Building, Clinical
Genetics Building and Cancer Resource and Information Centre but also in the Bexley Wing and
at the Leeds General Infirmary. The Cancer Research UK Centre has a wide research portfolio
(available on request) and approximately 200 staff.
Clinical Trials :
There is an active programme of breast cancer clinical trials and early clinical trials, with whom
collaboration is encouraged. There are also established links with the Clinical Trials Research Unit
(CTRU) led by Prof Julia Brown with Dr Fiona Collinson Deputy Director for Cancer trials; the
CTRU also hosts the YCR Early Phase Clinical Trials Programme There are strong links within
LICAP (including Professors Andy Hanby and Val Spiers, Drs Tom Hughes and Mihaela Lorger)for
translational studies.
Additional information
Terms and Conditions
Details of the terms and conditions of employment for all staff at the university, including
information on pensions and benefits, are available on the Human Resources web pages
accessible via the links on the right hand side, or at http://hr.leeds.ac.uk/policies
University Teaching and Research Award
The Senate of the University has agreed that all newly appointed staff with a contract of 0.5 FTE
and above who have a teaching/ research role and are deemed new to teaching or research in
Higher Education should be required to complete successfully all of the requirements of the
University of Leeds Teaching and Research or an appropriate alternative. Whether or not this
applies to you, will be decided as part of the appointment procedure at interview.
Further details of the ULTRA are available at http://www.sddu.leeds.ac.uk/sddu-ultra.html.
Staff with contracts of less than 0.5 FTE may take the ULTRA provided that they have a broad
enough range of teaching, research and assessment to complete the requirements of the
Programme: this will be decided in conjunction with the School and the course providers.
Disclosure and Barring Service Checks
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check is not required for this position. However,
applicants who have unspent convictions must indicate this in the ‘other personal details’ section
of the application form and send details to the Recruitment Officer
Disabled Applicants
The post is located in the Charles Thackrah Building. Disabled applicants wishing to review
access to the building are invited to contact the department direct. Additional information may be
sought from the Recruitment Officer, email disclosure@leeds.ac.uk or Tel + 44 (0)113 343 1723.
Disabled applicants are not obliged to inform employers of their disability but will still be covered
by the Equality Act once their disability becomes known.
Further information for applicants with disabilities, impairments or health conditions is
available in the applicant guidance.
Appendix 1 – List of consultant staff, and other medical colleagues the post holder will
work with.
Current staff and Site Specialisation
18 Medical Oncologists
Dr Alan Anthoney
Dr Geoff Hall
Dr David Jackson
Dr Satinder Jagdev
GI Cancer / Early Phase Trials / Neuroendocrine (Senior
Lecturer)
Gynaecological Cancer (Senior Lecturer)
Gynaecological Cancer
Urology / Renal
Dr Maria Marples
Melanoma / Sarcoma / Young Adult
Dr Clive Mulatero
Prof. Tim Perren
Lung Cancer / Melanoma
Gynaecological Cancer / Breast Cancer
Dr Christy Ralph
Urological cancer (Clinical Associate Professor)
Prof Peter Selby
Prof Matt Seymour
Sarcoma / Young Adult / Germ Cell Tumours
GI Cancer
Dr Dan Stark
Dr Daniel Swinson
Prof Chris Twelves
Prof Galina Velikova
Dr Fiona Collinson
Dr Alison Young
Sarcoma / Young Adult / Germ Cell Tumours (Senior Lecturer)
GI Cancer / Neuroendocrine
Breast Cancer/Early Phase Trials
Breast / Quality of Life Research
GI cancer (Senior Lecturer)
Gynaecological Cancer / Acute Oncology
Dr Cath Siller (Locum)
Dr Naveen Vasudev
Gynaecological cancer / Urological cancer
Urological cancer (Clinical Associate Professor)
29 Consultant Clinical Oncologists
Dr Julian Adlard
Dr David Bottomley
Dr Katy Clarke
Dr Catherine Coyle
Dr Adrian Crellin
Dr Rachel Cooper
Prof David Dodwell
Dr Karen Dyker
Dr Kevin Franks
Dr George Gerrard
Dr Vanessa Gill
Dr Paul Hatfield
Dr Ann Henry
Dr Joji Joseph
Dr Sri Kumar
Dr Michelle Kwok Williams
Prof Susan Short
Dr Carmel Loughrey
Prof Alan Melcher
Dr Jane Orton
Breast Cancer and Cancer Genetics
Lung, Urological Oncology /Brachytherapy
Lung Cancer
Head & Neck Oncology / Urological Oncology
GI Cancer
Gynaecological Oncology / GI Cancer
Breast Cancer
Paediatric / Head & Neck Cancer
Lung and Urological Cancer
CNS Oncology / Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid and Breast Cancer
Brain and GI cancer
Urology/Lung Cancer (Clinical Associate Professor)
Urology/Breast (Resident York Oncologist)
Breast Cancer
Paediatric / Lower GI Cancer
CNS Oncology
Urological / CNS Oncology
Melanoma
Gynaecological Oncology / Breast Cancer
Dr Robin Prestwich
Dr Ganesh Radikrishna
Prof David Sebag-Montefiore
Dr Mehmet Sen
Dr Michael Snee
Dr Robert Stuart
Dr Emma Thomas
Dr Robert Turner
Head & Neck / Lymphoma
GI Cancer
GI Cancer
Head & Neck Oncology / Breast Cancer
Lung Cancer
Lung Cancer / Sarcoma
Lymphoma / Breast
Lung / Urology / Sarcoma
Junior Medical Staff
There are 19 Clinical Oncology SpRs which includes 2 academic fellows and 3 posts which rotate
with Hull. There are 15 Medical Oncology clinical SpRs which includes 7 posts which rotate through
Bradford, Huddersfield, York and Hull. There are 18 SHO grade staff for the DMT and 2 staff grades
in Non Surgical Oncology.
Appendix 2
Oncology Services
The Institute of Oncology Clinical Service Unit is one of the large bed-holding Divisions within the
Trust. It provides a wide range of secondary and tertiary services, acute and elective, and
contains several internationally renowned centres The management of services are devolved to
the CSU Management Teams with distinct areas of clinical and financial responsibility.
The CSU brings together the core services providing non-surgical oncology services within the Trust
and bringing them into a single new £250M specialist Cancer Centre building on the St James's
University Hospital site in 2007 aims to improve the quality of care and provide a robust central
resource for the Yorkshire Cancer Network (YCN). The DMT has dedicated Finance and Human
Resources expertise.
The Institute of Oncology CSU includes:
Medical Oncology
Clinical Oncology
Clinical Haematology
Bone Marrow Transplantation
Palliative Care
Medical Physics
Breast & endocrine Surgery
Thoracic Surgery
Gynaecology Oncology Surgery
General Manager
Head of Nursing
Clinical Director
Matron
Matron
Matron
Clinical Lead (Clinical Oncology)
Clinical Lead (Medical Oncology)
Clinical Lead (Palliative Care)
Foluke Ajayi
Kate Smith
David Jackson
Sue Dodman
Sally Wild
Sue Chadwick
Professor David Dodwell
Dr Daniel Swinson
Dr Suzanne Kite
Non-Surgical Oncology services
Clinical and Medical Oncology services from within the Trust provide comprehensive non-surgical
oncology services to the Trust and to the population of West and the majority of North Yorkshire. It is
a key component of the Leeds Cancer Centre. There is a hub and spoke arrangement with the
surrounding cancer units in Airedale, Bradford, Dewsbury, Halifax, Harrogate, Huddersfield,
Pontefract, Wakefield and York. This covers a population of approximately 2.7 million. In addition
there are other tertiary referrals from a more extensive catchment area from East Yorkshire, East
Lancashire and North Yorkshire.
The Clinical and Medical Oncology service currently works from the new St James’s Institute of
Oncology Building on the St James's University Hospital site. These two disciplines run as a single
bed base and integrated service with site specialist teams. See Appendix 1 for current Staff
St James’s Institute of Oncology:
In January 2008, oncology services across Leeds were relocated into a new £250M, 63,000m 2
Oncology Wing (the Bexley Wing) on the St James's University Hospital campus. This
incorporates services in non-surgical oncology, haematology, the Academic Unit clinical offices
and support areas and substantial services in cancer surgery. The St James's Institute of
Oncology also a dedicated Cancer Research UK funded facility for patients in complex earlyphase clinical trials.
The Bexley Wing, the principal base of the St James’s Institute of Oncology, is one of the largest
oncology facilities in the UK, within one of the largest acute general hospitals in Europe. There
are 350 beds, day-care and out-patients facilities and a patient hotel.
Leeds Cancer Centre
The Leeds Cancer Centre provides specialist tertiary services, including medical and clinical
oncology, for the treatment of intermediate and rarer cancers within North and West Yorkshire and
all cancers from within the city itself. It also provides treatment for common cancers to the local
population of 1.2M.
The Leeds Cancer Centre Network covers a population of approximately 2.7 million. The Cancer
Units surrounding Leeds are evolving into a pattern of linked District General Hospitals. This has
occurred through Trust merges and the drive to provide and maintain higher standards of site
specialist care for the local population. The consequence of this is the “new” Cancer Units provide
services for approximately 450,000 thousand of population. Most of the current Cancer Units
already have the concept of resident oncology services in most cases Medical Oncology,
complimented with visiting Clinical Oncology. This has allowed the development of some limited
in-patient facilities and a higher level of local care for common cancers. They will have primary
responsibility for the local resident services in the Units and in some cases take part in Cancer
Centre Multi-disciplinary Teams for intermediate cancers and so allow some decentralised
chemotherapy for ovarian, upper GI or urological cancers. The need to maintain co-ordinated
patterns of care as well as professional links and post-graduate education are fundamental
principles. The ability to maintain research and development across the whole network will also
be facilitated
The Cancer Centre has established a number of clinical groups for each of the key cancer
sites/generic issues. Each group is headed by a designated Clinical Lead. The Groups aim to
ensure the development of cancer services in accordance with Calman/Hine principles. The
Cancer Centre Lead Clinician is Dr Geoff Hall; there is a Cancer Centre manager (Alex Lambert),
and data manager (Mr Martin Waugh).
A Steering Group has been established involving key clinicians and managers from the Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust plus Health Authority and primary care representatives. This group
provides advice and direction on crucial issues for the development of the Cancer Centre.
Outpatient clinics
The breast cancer oncology clinics presently running would be available to the Clinical Associate
Professor. In addition, the Leeds Clinical Research Facility (OCRF) is an out-patient area
comprising recliners, examination room and office space designated for experimental cancer
medicine trials.
Inpatient facilities
In the Bexley Wing there are 94 beds available for oncology patients and two protected research
beds.