Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Research Fellow in Sickle Cell

The closing date is 29 September 2025

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a haematology SpR interested in sickle cell to take part in clinical research. We are a large clinical sickle centre and the successful candidate will gain significant clinical experience in sickle cell. But the primary focus of the Clinical Research Fellowship will be on clinical research as part of the sickle natural history study https://www.sicklenaturalhistory.org/

The successful candidate will be co-supervised by Prof Abdel Douiri in KCL's medical statistics department and will gain skills in epidemiology and data analysis. The expected outcome of the one year fellowship is for the candidate to be successful in securing external funding for a 3 year higher degree to have a research project in sickle epidemiology.

Main duties of the job

This post holder will be part of the sickle cell clinical and research teams, as well as the KCL medical statistics teams, all based on the Guys Hospital site. They will have a specific responsibility to take part in research related to sickle cell, especially in relation to the "sickle natural history study". They will also be involved in the routine care of patients with sickle cell as outpatients.

About us

The Haematology, Cellular Pathology & Supporting Services Directorate is an integral part of the Cancer and Surgery Clinical Group. The Cancer and Surgery Clinical Group will bring together a number of Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust's services that work collaboratively across the hospital and with our partners to provide excellence in clinical care, research and academia. It will operate as a distinct entity with devolved accountability within the Trust. The aim of this Clinical Group is to deliver the GSTT Cancer and Surgery Strategy.

Date posted

17 September 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£65,048 to £73,992 a year per annum excl. London Zone

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-MED4947

Job locations

Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital

Great Maze Pond

London

SE1 9RT

Job description

Job responsibilities

Professional / Clinical responsibilities

To develop a clinical research project to fulfil requirements of higher research degree

Apply for external funding for research project

Work with study manager / research nurses as required on the sickle natural history study (including data quality control, data analysis, report writing for the sponsor) all after appropriate training and under supervision

Review of patients in outpatient setting with senior support.

Ensure timely production of letters within current Trust targets.

Arrange appropriate investigations, treatments, documentation and referrals.

Discuss cases with the appropriate consultant/team or specialised/disease-specific management team.

Attend and contribute to departmental meetings / seminars and MDM sessions as required.

Ensure leave requests are submitted with sufficient notice and clinical cover to maintain safe patient care.

Management and Leadership

Work within the Haematology MDT team.

Time management of work profile.

Day-to-day clinical leadership within subspecialty clinical service regarding the ongoing care of patients.

Information management

Study data collection and entry

Data quality control

Data monitoring

Data analysis descriptive and analytic

REDCap

GCP training

EPIC

Clinical coding

Information technology/presentation skills

Job description

Job responsibilities

Professional / Clinical responsibilities

To develop a clinical research project to fulfil requirements of higher research degree

Apply for external funding for research project

Review of patients in outpatient setting with senior support.

Ensure timely production of letters within current Trust targets.

Arrange appropriate investigations, treatments, documentation and referrals.

Discuss cases with the appropriate consultant/team or specialised/disease-specific management team.

Attend and contribute to departmental meetings / seminars and MDM sessions as required.

Ensure leave requests are submitted with sufficient notice and clinical cover to maintain safe patient care.

Management and Leadership

Work within the Haematology MDT team.

Time management of work profile.

Day-to-day clinical leadership within subspecialty clinical service regarding the ongoing care of patients.

Information management

Study data collection and entry

Data quality control

Data monitoring

Data analysis descriptive and analytic

REDCap

GCP training

EPIC

Clinical coding

Information technology/presentation skills

Person Specification

Education

Essential

oMedical degree
oMRCP (2) or equivalent
FRCPath 1

Desirable

oFull MRCP
oFull FRCPath qualification

Experience

Essential

oMinimum 3 years general medical experience
oCompleted IMT (or equivalent) training
oMinimum 1-year experience in haematology
oEvidence of teaching delivered

Desirable

oSenior specialist trainee in haematology post FRCPath 2
oTeaching qualification

Knowledge

Essential

oEvidence of interest in Haemoglobinopathy
oUnderstanding of Networks

Desirable

oExperience in haemoglobinopathy care

Behaviours and skills

Essential

oHighly effective interpersonal and communication skills including listening skills
oEmotional intelligence to deal with an MDT, managers and commissioners
oExcellent verbal and written communication skills
oValues diversity and difference
oDemonstrable commitment to partnership working with a range of external organisations

Desirable

Ability to plan/implement effective projects
Evidence of working in an MDT

Person Specification

Education

Essential

oMedical degree
oMRCP (2) or equivalent
FRCPath 1

Desirable

oFull MRCP
oFull FRCPath qualification

Experience

Essential

oMinimum 3 years general medical experience
oCompleted IMT (or equivalent) training
oMinimum 1-year experience in haematology
oEvidence of teaching delivered

Desirable

oSenior specialist trainee in haematology post FRCPath 2
oTeaching qualification

Knowledge

Essential

oEvidence of interest in Haemoglobinopathy
oUnderstanding of Networks

Desirable

oExperience in haemoglobinopathy care

Behaviours and skills

Essential

oHighly effective interpersonal and communication skills including listening skills
oEmotional intelligence to deal with an MDT, managers and commissioners
oExcellent verbal and written communication skills
oValues diversity and difference
oDemonstrable commitment to partnership working with a range of external organisations

Desirable

Ability to plan/implement effective projects
Evidence of working in an MDT

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital

Great Maze Pond

London

SE1 9RT

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital

Great Maze Pond

London

SE1 9RT

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)