Clinical Research Fellow (Lymphoid/CLL)-Early Phase Clinic Trials Unit

NHS; Oxford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A large healthcare organization is seeking a Clinical Research Fellow to work in the Early Phase Cancer Trials Unit in Oxford. This is a 1-year fixed-term position focused on managing haematology patients and developing clinical trials. Candidates should have an MB ChB or equivalent, MRCP, and at least three years of core medical training. The position involves inpatient and outpatient care, research project development, and preparing results for publication. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3 years full-time hospital service core medical training.
• Direct experience managing haemato-oncology patients.
• Training at registrar level in Haematology / Oncology.

Responsibilities

• Manage inpatient and outpatient care for haematological cancer patients.
• Coordinate and execute trial activities.
• Prepare results for publication.

Skills

Ability to work effectively within a multiprofessional team

Excellent organisational skills

Effective communication skills

Experience in teaching

Interest in clinical research trials

Training in research conduct

Education

MB ChB or equivalent

MRCP or equivalent

Job description

Clinical Research Fellow (Lymphoid/CLL) – Early Phase Clinic Trials Unit

The closing date is 12 December 2025

Applications are invited to apply for this exciting opportunity to work within a large, dynamic trials unit looking after haemato‑oncology patients. It is a 1‑year fixed‑term post on the Early Phase Cancer Trials Unit (EPCTU) in the Department of Oncology and Haematology.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will be responsible for the day‑to‑day management of patients with haematological malignancy (focus on myeloid) on the EPCTU and take part in the clinical and academic myeloid service. There will be an opportunity to develop research projects in clinical trials and translational science, and training will focus on the design, setting up and execution of clinical research.

The post is available from May 2026.

Candidates are invited to contact Prof Graham Collins, Consultant Haematologist, Oxford Cancer and Haematology Centre, Churchill Hospital (01865 235886) in the first instance.

To apply and gain further details of this post go to NHS Jobs.

In the interest of equal opportunities, we want to make sure that information about candidates is provided in the same format so all applicants should fill in the standard application form on the NHS Jobs website.

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust has four hospitals – John Radcliffe, Churchill, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and Horton General in Banbury.

Job responsibilities

• Inpatient and outpatient care of haematological cancer patients enrolled in EPCTU trials (lymphoma, CLL, myeloma). Coordinate and execute trial activities: investigations, sample collection, data collection, case record completion and study documentation.
• Develop clinical trials under supervision: protocol design, grant applications, ethical and regulatory submissions, liaison with clinical trials units and preparation of study documentation.
• Prepare results for publication.
• Work primarily at Churchill Hospital with occasional presence at other parts of the Trust.

Person Specification

Professional Qualifications/Training

• MB ChB or equivalent. MRCP or equivalent.
• Holder of a national training number in haematology or medical oncology, or equivalent.

Work Experience

• 3 years full‑time hospital service core medical training for at least 2 years.
• Demonstrable ability to exercise an immediate level of clinical responsibility as delegated by the consultant‑in‑charge.
• Direct experience of managing haemato‑oncology patients.
• Training at registrar level in Haematology / Oncology.
• Post‑foundation hospital appointments in oncology and/or haematology.

Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to work effectively within a multiprofessional team.
• Excellent organisational, communication, professional and personal skills.
• Experience of teaching undergraduates and trainees.
• Evidence of effective participation in clinical audit and risk management.
• Evidence of active interest and/or involvement in clinical research trials.
• Training in research conduct, including ICH‑GCP.
• Publication of research.

Other

• Full GMC Registration.
• Driving licence.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust