Clinical Research Fellow- Endocrinology | University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date:	06 August 2025
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£65,048 per annum plus London weighting
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	05 September 2025
Location:	London, NW1 2PG
Company:	University College London Hospital
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	7397930/309-UCLH-6660

Summary

Applicants are invited for a Clinical Research Fellow position in Endocrinology, joining a dynamic clinical trial team dedicated to delivering high-quality Phase I to III sponsored research studies. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a doctor seeking hands-on experience in clinical trials, with full training and mentorship provided within a leading NHS teaching hospital in Central London.

This non-training post is ideal for those interested in a research-focused career, including individuals exploring pharmaceutical medicine, trainees seeking protected research time and clinical trial exposure, or those considering a non-traditional career path inside and outside the NHS.

The successful applicant will work as part of a supportive, research-active team, collaborating closely with leading pharmaceutical sponsors and the clinical trial unit.

Duration:
This position is a fixed-term 24-month full time post with six months’ probation. Starting date from Oct 2025. NB: Non-UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register by date of appointment.

Applicants currently enrolled in a training program will need to apply for an Out of Programme Experience (OOPE) if selected for the role. IMT trainees are also welcome to apply.

Key Responsibilities
• Serve as a sub-investigator (Sub-I) on clinical trials within the department.
• Support the Principal Investigator (PI) and research team, including research nurses and coordinators.
• Assist with patient recruitment, consent, and adherence to trial protocols.
• Assist with patient queries within the clinical trial.
• Contribute to data collection, analysis, and documentation in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Engage in clinical trial governance and ensure adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP).

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,gastrointestinaland oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclearmedicineandpathology.


Weare 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.



For the full Person Specification and more informationregardingthe main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.


Please note, due toanticipatedhigh volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You areadvised not to delaysubmittingyour completed application


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- In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH 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 third year in a row.


UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit:Flexible working. 


To discover more about what makes UCLHa great placeto work, visit:Why Choose UCLH?



This advert closes on Sunday 17 Aug 2025

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