Job summary
Applications are invited for a Clinical Fellow (ST3+) in Haematology Early Phase Clinical Trials from Feb 2026. 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 (http://www.uclhospitals.brc.nihr.ac.uk/crf/national-institute-health-researchwellcome-uclh-clinical-research-facility) is supported by the NIHR and Cancer Research UK. There are close links between the CRF and the UCL Cancer Institute (http://www.ucl.ac.uk/cancer/) providing excellent opportunities for translational research projects linked to drug development.
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.
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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:
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. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
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.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
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.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree
- Membership of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent
- GMC Registration: NB: Non-UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register by date of appointment having completed both PLAB1 & 2)
- Completed core medial training or equivalent
- Competency in prescribing chemotherapy
- Experience in haematology
- Clinical audit experience
- 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 EnglishEXX
- Understanding of research methodology
- Member of Medical Defence organisation
Desirable
- Advanced Life Support
- Undergoing or completed higher specialist training in Haematology or equivalent (eg oncology)
- Experience in early phase clinical Trials
- Experience of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
- Experience of laboratory research
- Knowledge of the Clinical Governance framework of the NHS (including Research governance) and understanding of current changes in the organisation and management structures of the NHS. Ability to act within these parameters.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree
- Membership of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent
- GMC Registration: NB: Non-UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register by date of appointment having completed both PLAB1 & 2)
- Completed core medial training or equivalent
- Competency in prescribing chemotherapy
- Experience in haematology
- Clinical audit experience
- 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 EnglishEXX
- Understanding of research methodology
- Member of Medical Defence organisation
Desirable
- Advanced Life Support
- Undergoing or completed higher specialist training in Haematology or equivalent (eg oncology)
- Experience in early phase clinical Trials
- Experience of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
- Experience of laboratory research
- Knowledge of the Clinical Governance framework of the NHS (including Research governance) and understanding of current changes in the organisation and management structures of the NHS. Ability to act within these parameters.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
NIHR UCLH Clinical Research Facility
4th Floor, 170 Tottenham Court Road,
London
W1T 7HA
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
