Clinical Research Fellow in Cellular Therapy

UCL; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

UCL is seeking a motivated Clinical Fellow for its Cellular Therapy team. This role includes clinical responsibilities in cellular therapy and participation in innovative research. Candidates should have GMC registration and MRCP, with opportunities to enhance patient care and contribute to clinical trials.

Benefits

41 days holiday

Defined benefit pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Immigration loan

On-site gym

Enhanced family leave pay

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold full GMC registration and MRCP.
• Training in medical or clinical oncology is required.
• Experience in cellular therapy delivery is a plus but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inpatient and outpatient work in cellular therapy.
• Screen and treat patients enrolled in clinical trials.
• Participate in MDT meetings and departmental governance.

Skills

Motivation

Resourcefulness

Team Collaboration

Clinical Skills

Education

Full GMC Registration

MRCP

Medical or Clinical Oncology Training

Job description

About us

University College London Hospitals is the largest cellular therapy service in the United Kingdom. It is at the forefront of delivering innovative and life-changing treatments for patients diagnosed with haematological, oncological, and autoimmune conditions in both standard care and clinical trial settings. As a Clinical Fellow, you will join a dynamic team involved in developing and delivering novel therapies, with opportunities to engage in pioneering clinical research, contribute to service development, and gain hands-on experience in a rapidly evolving field. Our department is committed to education, innovation, and delivering the highest standards of patient care.

About the role

The post-holder will work as a Clinical Fellow based at UCLH and the UCL Institute of Immunity and Transplantation, alongside Professor Emma Morris and the Cellular Therapy team. Responsibilities include inpatient and outpatient clinical work in cellular therapy, screening and treating patients enrolled in clinical trials, attending multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, participating in departmental governance and training sessions, and contributing to the development of the solid tumour cellular therapy service. There will also be opportunities to perform audits and real-world analyses.

About you

The post-holder must hold full GMC registration and MRCP, and should either have a National Training Number (NTN) in or have completed medical or clinical oncology training, or have relevant training in medical/clinical oncology. The successful candidate will assist in delivering standard-of-care cellular therapies, improve recruitment to solid and autoimmune cellular therapy trials, and gain experience with regulations governing the safe delivery of cellular therapies (including HTA and JACIE standards) to further develop the solid tumour cell therapy service. This role is suited to motivated, resourceful candidates capable of working independently and collaboratively. Prior experience in cellular therapy delivery is not essential.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details. Also, review the attached Candidate Guidance document.

All applications must include a supporting statement illustrating how you meet the essential criteria listed in the job description. Applications without a supporting statement will be rejected.

If you have any queries about the role or application process, technical issues, or need reasonable adjustments or accessible formats for applying online, contact the staffing team at [e-mail].

What we offer

In addition to the exciting opportunities, we offer benefits including:

• 41 days holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to learn more.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

As London's Global University, we value diversity as it fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, fairness, and inclusivity. We particularly encourage applications from candidates from underrepresented groups, including Black, Asian, and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ individuals; and women, especially for Grade 9 and 10 roles.

Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, recognizing our commitment and impact in advancing gender equality.