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Job overview
Applications are invited for a Clinical Fellow (ST3+) in Haematology Early Phase Clinical Trials from August 2025. The aim of this position is to offer comprehensive specialist training in all aspects of running early phase haematology clinical trials including protocol development, regulatory procedures, associated translational research projects and presentation of research at meetings.
Cancer is a major strategic area of UCLH and UCL with a focus on developing novel pathway-directed therapies. There is an excellent infrastructure allowing clinical trials to be linked with basic science, facilitating targeting of specific molecular abnormalities in cancers with therapeutics. UCL is both an Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre and a Cancer Research UK Centre, and the NIHR UCLH Clinical Research Facility is supported by the NIHR and Cancer Research UK.
This full-time, fixed-term post will be for a period of 12 months from August 2025. Eligibility for full GMC Registration is essential and possession of MRCP or equivalent is necessary.
Main duties of the job
* Specialist training in haematology or oncology and competency in prescribing chemotherapy is required.
* Experience in clinical trial work is desirable.
Working for our organisation
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:
* University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
* National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
* Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
* University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
* Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
* University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
* The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
* 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.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Person specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Medical degree
* Membership of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent
* GMC registration and entry on the appropriate GMC Specialist Register
* Completed core medical training or equivalent
Desirable criteria
* Advanced Life Support
* Knowledge of the Clinical Governance framework of the NHS and understanding of current changes in the organisation and management structures of the NHS.
Experience
Essential criteria
* Competency in prescribing chemotherapy
* Experience in haematology
* Clinical audit experience
Desirable criteria
* Undergoing or completed higher specialist training in Haematology or equivalent (e.g., oncology)
* Experience in early phase clinical Trials
* Experience of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
* Experience of laboratory research
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
* Ability and commitment to teach in a clinical setting
* Ability to organise and prioritise workload, to delegate responsibility as appropriate and to supervise staff
* Good inter-personal skills with an ability to work co-operatively in a multidisciplinary setting
* Ability to work effectively within a team environment & on own initiative
* Excellent communication skills/verbal and written.
* Good command of written and spoken English
* Understanding of research methodology
General
Essential criteria
* Member of Medical Defence organisation
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer.
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
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