Clinical Research Fellow – Haemastasis

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A major NHS teaching hospital in London is offering a Clinical Research Fellow position focused on haemostasis research. This three-year role involves gaining experience in clinical trials and specialist laboratories, catering to senior haematology trainees. Candidates should have relevant qualifications, including GMC Registration, and experience in haemostasis and laboratory research. The role emphasizes teaching and collaboration with healthcare professionals and researchers.

Qualifications

• Membership of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent required.
• Full GMC Registration needed for non-UK trained doctors.
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance framework of the NHS is essential.

Responsibilities

• Work in clinical and laboratory environments.
• Gain experience in specialist laboratory techniques.
• Participate in clinical trials and specialist clinics.

Skills

Ability to teach in a clinical setting

Organisational skills

Ability to supervise staff

Education

Membership of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent

Full GMC Registration

Completed core medical training or equivalent

Job description

Clinical Research Fellow – Haemastasis

The closing date is 05 January 2026

This is a new 3 year clinical research fellow, working towards a PhD at UCL. The candidate will be working primarily in the haemostasis research unit at UCL and with the haemostasis and research team at UCLH. The applicant will be a senior haematology trainee who will be part of the clinical and research team and liaising with other scientists and clinicians within the organisation.

Main duties of the job

The candidate will be working within the clinical and laboratory environments, gaining experience of specialist laboratory techniques, clinical trials and specialist clinics within haemostasis and thrombosis and in other subspecialist areas.

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.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

• Membership of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration. NB: Non‑UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register by date of appointment.
• Completed core medical training or equivalent
• 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

Experience

• Experience teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Undergoing or completed higher specialist training in Haematology
• Experience in haemostasis/thrombosis
• Experience of laboratory research

Skills and Abilities

• Ability and commitment to teach in a clinical setting
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload, to delegate responsibility as appropriate and to supervise staff

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.

Address

Haemostasis research unit UCL/National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UCLH