Clinical Research Fellow – Trust Doctor in Medicine

University College London Hospital; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in London is seeking a highly skilled professional to join their clinical research team. This role focuses on conducting innovative clinical trials in neurology, ensuring adherence to ethical standards and safety protocols. The successful candidate will perform medical assessments, manage patient care, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. A Medical Degree and strong clinical research expertise are essential for this position. Competitive remuneration and a supportive academic environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have broad medical experience, especially in outpatient settings.
• Clear communication skills with primary care providers are essential.
• Candidates should adhere to ethical and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Assess suitability for research and obtain informed consent for participation.
• Conduct comprehensive medical assessments, including neurological examinations.
• Perform clinical procedures including lumbar puncture and dosing of experimental medications.
• Manage patient care in compliance with trial protocols and GCP guidelines.

Skills

Clinical research expertise

Strong communication skills

Medical assessment proficiency

Experience in outpatient settings

Education

Medical Degree

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic multidisciplinary team of clinical researchers conducting innovative clinical trials in neurology and general internal medicine. The successful candidate will play a key role as an investigator in drug development and clinical trials, ensuring the highest safety standards for participants while adhering to ethical and regulatory standards.

Ideal candidates will have broad medical experience, especially in outpatient settings, and demonstrate clear communication skills with primary care providers. This role is perfect for those eager to develop expertise in clinical research and neurology within a vibrant academic environment.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated professional to join our clinical research team, contributing to groundbreaking clinical trials in neurology and related fields. The successful candidate will ensure strict adherence to trial protocols and regulatory standards, conduct thorough medical assessments, and maintain accurate research records. They will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, provide medical oversight during trials, and manage patient care in compliance with ethical and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.

This post is primarily based at the LWENC site, with support for trials at the Bloomsbury campus in infectious diseases and cardiology.

We invite you to learn more about UCLH and the environment in which we work.

Key responsibilities

• Assess suitability for research and obtain informed consent for participation.
• Conduct comprehensive medical assessments, including neurological and physical examinations, and contribute to data collection.
• Perform clinical procedures including lumbar puncture and intrathecal dosing of experimental medications.
• Engage with primary care GPs, sponsors, and research teams to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
• Evaluate trial data, manage adverse events, and ensure adherence to trial protocols and regulatory standards.
• Respond to urgent medical queries and clinical emergencies in line with ALS RESUS council guidelines and facilitate regular emergency scenario readiness testing.
• Provide medical oversight during trials and maintain accurate research records in compliance with ethical and GCP guidelines.

Site information

Post primarily at LWENC site with activity at the Bloomsbury campus in infectious diseases and cardiology. UCLH provides academically led acute and specialist services across eight sites, including:

• University College Hospital (Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital
• Eastman Dental Hospital
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospitals at Westmoreland Street

About UCLH

UCLH is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, delivering academically led acute and specialist services to a diverse population. Our vision is to provide top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research, supported by services such as critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology. We maintain a real “One Team” ethos and values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving. This advert includes the official person specification and references the attached job description for full responsibilities.

For more information about why UCLH is a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

This advert closes on Wednesday 3 Sep 2025.