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Job summary

A leading NHS trust is seeking a Clinical Research Fellow to work at the Ataxia Centre, focusing on translational research and clinical drug trials. The post offers the chance to join a multidisciplinary team and contribute to the understanding of Friedreich's Ataxia among other neurodegenerative disorders. Applicants should hold a medical degree, be GMC registered, and have a background in neurology, pediatrics, or clinical genetics. Full-time, fixed-term position with a salary of £52,656 per annum plus London weighting.

Benefits

Interest-free season ticket loan

Subsidised social club

On-site accommodation

Free confidential support for staff

Qualifications

Must have a medical degree and full GMC registration.
Experience in neurology, paediatrics, or clinical genetics is required.
Strong inter-personal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical and research input into the Centre's research programme.
Act as sub-investigator in clinical drug trials.
Participate in basic and observational research studies.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to work cooperatively in a multidisciplinary setting

Clinical research experience

Experience with neurodegenerative disorders

Education

Medical Degree

Eligible for GMC Specialist Register

Overview

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 15 February 2026

Clinical Research Fellow- UCL/UCLH Institute of Neurology, Ataxia Centre Applications are invited for a Clinical Research Fellow in the Ataxia Centre, UCL/UCLH Department of Neuroscience and Neurogenetics, UCL Institute of Neurology, under the supervision of Prof Paola Giunti. The post offers an exciting opportunity to gain experience of translational research as part of an internationally recognised multi-disciplinary team. The postholder will be an essential member of the research team at the Ataxia Centre, providing clinical and research input into the Centre's research programme into Ataxia and will work closely with the Principal Investigators (PIs), Clinical Research Fellows and Clinical Trials nurses. Their primary role will be as subinvestigator in clinical drug trial: A Phase 3, 2-Part, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study (Part 1) and Open-Label Extension (Part 2) to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, Pharmacokinetics, and Pharmacodynamics of Omaveloxolone (BIIB141) in Participants With Friedreich's Ataxia Aged 2 to < 16 Years. He/she will also have the opportunity to participate in current basic and observational research including longitudinal studies of dominant and recessive ataxias and at-risk groups and healthy volunteers to identify reliable biomarkers of disease and develop new therapeutic targets

Main duties of the job

Applicants should have a medical degree and full GMC Registration, and have previous experience in neurology, paediatrics or clinical genetics. The successful candidate will have good inter-personal skills, the ability to work co-operatively in a multidisciplinary setting and the ability to demonstrate a record of academic clinical excellence.

We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, a subsidised social club including gym, a library for staff to use, free independent and confidential support for all staff, large retail discounts, car leasing scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few. Please note that if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date of the advert to assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

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 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 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 UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

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:

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.

Job responsibilities

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

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

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

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Educated to degree level (Medical Degree)
Eligible for full registration with the GMC , eligible to apply for GMC Specialist Register, at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise.
Experience in paediatrics, neurology, or clinical genetics
MCRP or equivalent
Proven Knowledge of GPC guidelines
Completed/ working towards degree in the speciality or related field

Experience

Clinical research experience/ understanding of research methodology
Experience of pediatrics', neurology and/ or clinical genetics
Experience in delivering evidence-based practice
Experience of explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear and simplified manner with a very high level of consideration &care for patients, their careers and families
Experience of formal/informal teaching of patients and staff
Experience of acting as a patient advocate
Experience of working with patients (children /adults) with neurodegenerative disorders
Experience of working in the NHS

Skills and Abilities

Previous experience in audit and evaluation
Ability to work under own initiative
Able to work autonomously with supervision
Able to work across organisational and professional boundaries
Experience of formal/informal teaching of patients and staff
Experience of acting as a patient advocate

Communication

Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing
Proven ability to communicate verbally
Good inter -personal skills with an ability to work co -operatively in a multidisciplinary setting.
Medical and scientific writing skills

Personal and People Development

Takes responsibility for own personal development plan

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.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UCLH

£52,656 a yearPer annum + London Weighting

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

309-UCLH-6730-B