Clinical Research Fellow in Gynaecology | University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

University College London Hospital; City Of London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK NHS trust is offering a Clinical Research Fellowship focused on early diagnosis of endometrial cancer. The fellowship will take place within the Gynaecology Outpatient Diagnostic and Treatment Unit. Candidates will be responsible for patient recruitment, data collection, and supporting clinical research initiatives while developing expertise in women’s health. This position is available from January 2025 with a strong emphasis on high-quality care and patient engagement.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Contribution to world-class research

Qualifications

• Excellent clinical skills in women's health.
• Ability to engage patients and colleagues effectively.
• Strong organisational skills to manage research protocols.

Responsibilities

• Identify and recruit patients for the EASYCARE study.
• Obtain informed consent and carry out examinations.
• Ensure accurate and timely data collection.

Skills

Clinical skills

Attention to detail

Organisational ability

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

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 Garrett 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.

Responsibilities

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. You also contribute to academic outputs, including research meetings, publications, and collaborative projects.

Requirements

The role requires excellent clinical skills, attention to detail, organisational ability, and strong communication to engage patients and colleagues effectively. You will develop both clinical and research expertise in women’s health.

About UCLH and site information

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 locally, nationally 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.

Additional information

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 Tuesday 14 Oct 2025