Job summary
An SpR-level (ST3+) Clinical Research Fellow in Lymphoma is required at the Department of Haematology, University College London Hospital to join the team from August 2025. This is initially a 12 month post with expectation that it will continue for 24 months subject to funding and performance. The Research Fellow will be based within the lymphoma team at UCLH and the CR-UK & UCL Cancer Trials Centre - CTC.
This is an exciting opportunity to develop specialist training in the design and conduct of lymphoma clinical trials and to develop skills in the management of patients with lymphoproliferative disorders within one of the largest haematology departments in Europe.
Main duties of the job
In the CTC the Clinical Fellow will work closely with the senior trial coordinators and statisticians writing grant applications developing protocols, assisting with adverse event reporting, reviewing trial eligibility, writing papers for presentation and publication and delivering teaching and training to the CTC staff. The Clinical Fellow will take an active role within the national Lymphoma subgroup committees helping to design and deliver the national portfolio of lymphoma trials.
This is a rare opportunity to get hands on learning into how trials are developed and conducted.
Previous fellows have had the opportunity to present trial data at major international conferences (EHA/ASH) have gained first author publications and now lead or take critical roles in UK academic clinical trials.
Within the haematology department the post holder will further develop expertise in all aspects of the clinical management of patients with lymphoproliferative disorders and will be an integral member of a large clinical team delivering world class care to patients with lymphoma. They will attend 2 clinics and 1 MDT per week and will be expected to lead on delivery of internal research projects.
This post will provide excellent opportunities for a self-motivated trainee who already has registrar-level experience of lymphoma clinical management and some research experience to gain further research and clinical experience that will help them to develop their CV and enhance their career.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
1. University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
2. National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
3. Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
4. University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
5. Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
6. University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
7. The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
8. University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
* Medical degree
* Passed MRCP or equivalent
* GMC licence to practice medicine in the UK
* Hold Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification
Desirable
* Passed FRCPath (haematology) parts 1 and 2 or equivalent
Experience
Essential
* Have completed at least one year of specialist training in haematology (at least ST3 level or equivalent)
* Demonstrated a record in delivery of clinical research
* Experience in clinical management of patients with lymphoma
Desirable
* Published research in the field of Lymphoma
Skills and Abilities
Desirable
* Ability and commitment to teach in a clinical setting
* Strong IT skills
Communication
Essential
* Excellent communication skills/verbal and written. Good command of written and spoken English
Other
Essential
* Available to commence in post in August 2025 and, if in a training post must already have OOP approved by the relevant deanery.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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UK Registration
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