Lymphoma Clinical Research Fellow

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 January 2027. 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 receive specialist training in the design and conduct of lymphoma clinical trials and to develop clinical skills in the management of patients with lymphoproliferative disorders within one of the largest haematology departments in Europe.

The post will commence from January 2027 for up to 12 months with possibility to extend to 24 months depending on funding. A later start date may be considered.

In the CTC the Clinical Fellow will work closely with the senior project managers 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. There will be regular opportunities to join meetings with researchers in the wider UK lymphoma research community.

Within the haematology department at UCLH 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 participate actively in 2 clinics, 1 clinic prep meeting and 1 MDT per week and will be expected to lead on delivery of internal research projects, audits and quality improvement projects. By the end of the post the individual will be expected to have the clinical skills and expertise to function at the level of a consultant (with supervision).

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. 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 information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application

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.

Training and continuing professional development opportunities: the post holder will undergo induction and mandatory training in both the UCLH clinical department and UCL CTC. There will be opportunities to attend training and education sessions in both departments and to attend national or international conferences.

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