Clinical Research Fellow in Gynaecology

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in London is offering a Clinical Research Fellowship in Gynaecology to support vital research in women's health. The candidate will engage in patient recruitment, ensure informed consent, and contribute to data collection for groundbreaking studies. Ideal for those experienced in obstetrics and gynaecology, this role provides an opportunity to work within a renowned NHS trust dedicated to high-quality patient care and innovative research.

Qualifications

• Experience at ST3 or above in obstetrics and gynaecology.
• Evidence of NHS or equivalent health service experience in a tertiary setting.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of clinical research within the Gynaecology Diagnostic Unit.
• Identify and recruit patients to the EASYCARE study.
• Ensure accurate data collection and uphold patient safety.

Skills

Highly motivated

Education

Part 1 MRCOG or equivalent

Job description

Go back University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Research Fellow in Gynaecology

The closing date is 14 October 2025

Applications are invited for a Clinical Research Fellowship for the EASYCARE study of methylation testing for early diagnosis of endometrial cancer. The post-holder will be based in the Gynaecology Outpatient Diagnostic and Treatment Unit, within the Elizabeth Garret Anderson Hospital of University College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exciting opportunity within the nationally and internationally recognised tertiary referral centre and research unit for scan-based gynaecology.

This post is available from January 2025 (exact date TBC). Candidates who are on a deanery training programme will be required to seek agreement for Out Of Programme Research (OOPR) from their deanery prior to taking up the post.

N.B. Three additional research fellowships will be available for the EASYCARE study at the Royal Free Hospital sites. These posts will be advertised separately by the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Main duties of the job

As a Clinical Research Fellow in Gynaecology, you play a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality clinical research while contributing to patient care within the Gynaecology Diagnostic and Outpatient Treatment Unit. You are responsible for identifying and recruiting patients to the EASYCARE study, obtaining informed consent, undertaking examinations and study procedures, and ensuring accurate and timely data collection. You work closely with consultants, research nurses, and multidisciplinary teams across UCLH and partner sites to maintain recruitment targets, manage study protocols, and uphold patient safety. The role requires excellent clinical skills, attention to detail, organisational ability, and strong communication to engage patients and colleagues effectively. You also contribute to academic outputs, including research meetings, publications, and collaborative projects, making this an excellent opportunity to develop both clinical and research expertise in women\'s health.

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.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

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

Job description

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 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?

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

• Part 1 MRCOG or equivalent

Skills and Abilities

• Highly motivated

Communication

Experience

• Experience at ST3 or above in obstetrics and gynaecology
• Evidence of NHS or equivalent health service experience in a tertiary setting

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

£65,048 a year + London weighting