Clinical Research Fellow – Haemastasis | University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

University College London Hospital; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in England is seeking a clinical research fellow for a 3-year PhD position. The successful candidate will work primarily in the haemostasis research unit, gaining hands-on experience in clinical trials and specialist laboratory techniques. Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, you will play a crucial role in advancing research in haemostasis and thrombosis. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in one of the UK's most respected health institutions, with a commitment to world-class patient care and research.

Qualifications

• Senior haematology trainee required.
• Experience in clinical trials and specialist clinics within haemostasis and thrombosis.
• Experience with specialist laboratory techniques.

Responsibilities

• Work in the haemostasis research unit.
• Collaborate with scientists and clinicians.
• Gain experience in clinical and laboratory environments.

Job description

Role Overview

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, UCL, and with the haemostasis and research team at UCLH. The applicant is expected to be a senior haematology trainee who will be part of the clinical and research team and liaise with other scientists and clinicians within the organisation.

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.

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.

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 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?

This advert closes on Monday 5 Jan 2026.