Clinical Research Fellow

King's College Hospital; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 67,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Research opportunities

Job summary

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Clinical Research Fellow in Neuroendocrine tumours and gastroenterology/hepatology or oncology. This 12‑month fixed-term post offers opportunities for clinical service delivery and academic research, with potential extension subject to review.

Involvement includes NET clinic duties, patient reviews, and regional meetings, with training across relevant specialties.

Qualifications

• Medical degree (MBBS, MBChB or equivalent recognised qualification).
• Full GMC Registration with licence to practise in the UK.
• Higher research degree (MSc, MRes, MD or PhD).
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification.
• Current Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification.

Responsibilities

• Support neuroendocrine tumour unit service with fixed clinical commitments including weekly NET/NET oncology clinic and ward reviews.
• Attend NET MDMs, present cases, and participate in regional NET meetings and service meetings.
• Review patient pathways and aid in service redesign; conduct research projects and audits.
• Undertake research projects and potential MD/PhD work with collaborators.

Skills

GMC Registration

ALS certification

GCP certification

Foundation year training

Core medical training

Education

MBBS / MBChB or equivalent

Higher research degree (MSc/MRes/MD/PhD)

Job description

NHS Medical & Dental: Clinical Research Fellow

Main area Clinical Research Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Clinical Research Fellow Contract 12 months (Fixed term for 12 months with the possibility of extension) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week Job ref 213-CORP-8310206

Employer King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site King's College Hospital Town London Salary £67,325 - £76,582 per annum inc London Weighting Salary period Yearly Closing 27/10/2026 23:59

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£2.1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 14,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King’s College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in the London Borough of Bromley.

We encourage all our staff to have a healthy work/life balance. In doing so, you can apply for flexible working from the beginning of your employment. We offer a range of options which are designed to suit different circumstances and priorities in line with service requirements.

An exciting opportunity for a Clinical Research Fellow in Neuroendocrine tumours and gastroenterology/hepatology or oncology has arisen to join the team within King’s Health Partners Academic Health Science Centre (AHSC). The Kings College Hospital (KCH) NET service is one of the leading centres in Europe for the management of patient with NETs. In 2012 King Health Partners in affiliation with Kent Oncology and Hampshire Hospitals was awarded the Centre of Excellence status by the European NET Society. The gastroenterology department of Kings College Hospital is a dynamic department with state of the art endoscopy facilities and inflammatory bowel disease service.

The post holder will form part of the core NET team and will be expected to work closely with oncology, hepatobiliary surgeons, nuclear medicine and pathology. They will also be linked to the gastroenterology/ hepatology or oncology department at Kings College Hospital, depending on their training interests. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to undertake research both clinical and basic science depending on their areas of interest. The Funding will be available for 2 years however, will be dependent on successful review at 1 year.

Main duties of the job

This is a replacement post for 1 year with the possibility of extension. The post is suitable for gastroenterology, endocrinology or oncology trainees to develop experience in hepatobiliary malignancies and specifically neuroendocrine tumours. The role encompasses supporting NET clinical service and academic research. There will be extensive training in management of NETs and further opportunities for either endoscopy or oncology training depending on the background and interests of the successful candidate. No prior training in Neuroendocrine tumours is required.

There is ample opportunity to undertake research projects and depending on the candidates interest they can undertake a postgraduate MD(Res) or PhD. There is an opportunity to work with Prof. Sadanandam at the Institute of Cancer Research on NET projects.

Integral to these responsibilities is the following: -

• The provision of a first class clinical service.
• Effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty.
• Sustaining and developing teaching and research in conjunction with King’s College London / KHP.
• Undertaking all work in accordance with the Trust’s procedures and operating policies.
• Conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust’s service plans.
• Maintaining the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Care Group or the Trust.

Working for our organisation

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• The successful candidate will be involved in support neuroendocrine tumour unit service. Fixed clinical commitments include 1 weekly NET/ NET oncology clinic, ward reviews of NET inpatients and supporting patients undergoing radioligand therapy. These will be under supervision of a consultant.
• Weekly attendance to the NET MDM, presentation of cases, attendance at other regional NET meetings and service meeting
• Undertake administrative tasks related to patients
• Review of patient pathways and aiding in service redesign.
• Working with the lead of the Neuroendocrine Cancer service, alongside the NET CNSs and a number of specialists in gastroenterology, endocrinology, oncology, radiology, and surgery throughout the region.
• Training in endoscopy will be offered if applicable.
• Undertake research projects and audits
• The Post holder accepts that they will also perform duties in occasional emergencies at the request of the appropriate consultant in discussion, where practical, with both senior and junior colleagues. The post holder would not be expected to undertake work of this kind for long periods of time.

Education and Qualifications

• Medical degree (MBBS, MBChB or equivalent recognised qualification)
• Full GMC Registration with licence to practise in the UK
• Higher research degree (MSc, MRes, MD or PhD).
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification.
• Current Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification

Knowledge and Experience

• Completion of Foundation year training
• Commencement of Core medical training or equivalent
• Experience in day to day organisation of services in a busy Teaching Hospital
• Understanding of clinical trial methodology and research governance.
• Experience of audit, quality improvement or service evaluation.
• Able to demonstrate team working within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Training in oncology or gastroenterology or endocrinology.
• Previous involvement in clinical research studies.
• Participation in investigator meetings, monitoring visits or regulatory inspections
• Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes.

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to obtain informed consent.
• Understanding of patient safety and pharmacovigilance processes
• Ability to work independently whilst recognising limitations and seeking senior support appropriately.
• Ability to interpret clinical investigations.
• Knowledge of MHRA ATIMP regulations.
• Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation.
• Understanding of translational and experimental medicine research.
• Experience with electronic data capture systems and research databases.

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