Clinical Training Fellow

UCL; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university is seeking a Clinical Training Fellow for a 3-year appointment at the UCL Cancer Institute. This role is ideal for PhD graduates nearing their specialist training completion. Responsibilities include teaching, supervising, and supporting students while progressing to a Consultant Clinical Academic post. The position offers comprehensive benefits and is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

41 days of holiday

Defined benefit pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

On-site nursery

On-site gym

Enhanced parental leave

Employee assistance programme

Discounted medical insurance

Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellent research outputs and influence in the field.
• Evidence of networking capabilities.
• Interest in cancer research aligned with UCLH BRC Cancer theme.

Responsibilities

• Teach and supervise undergraduate and graduate students.
• Support progress to Consultant Clinical Academic post if appropriate.

Skills

Excellent research outputs

Influence and networking in field

Education

PhD completed

Job description

About us

UCL is one of the UK's premier research and teaching universities, ranked within the top 15 globally. It has one of the largest Biomedical Faculties in Europe and is closely aligned with University College London Hospitals (UCLH), which features state-of-the-art facilities in central London. Recent developments include the UCLH Macmillan Cancer Centre, the UCLH Proton Beam Therapy Centre, and the Royal National Ear Nose and Throat and Eastman Dental Hospital.

The Cancer Research UK and UCL Cancer Trials Centre (CTC), established in 1996, is one of the largest academic cancer trials centres in the UK. The UCL Cancer Institute hosts over £100 million in grant income, 50 scientific group leaders, 32 clinical scientists, and 50 honorary clinical consultants. It is an internationally recognised centre for cancer research and part of the Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre network.

About the role

We are seeking a Clinical Training Fellow to join the UCL Cancer Institute for a 3-year appointment. This opportunity is ideal for trainees who have completed a PhD and are nearing completion of specialist training (ST7/8), with a research interest relevant to cancer and where the research interests align with the UCLH BRC Cancer theme priorities. The role aligns with the following: https://www.uclhospitals.brc.nihr.ac.uk/our-research/cancer.

UCL Cancer Institute will, if appropriate, support the successful candidate in progressing to a Consultant Clinical Academic post.

Responsibilities also include teaching, supervision, and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students.

About you

The successful candidate should have completed a PhD, demonstrate excellent research outputs, and show evidence of influence and networking in their field. The aim is to recruit a future group leader capable of securing fellowship funding and establishing a world-leading research group.

Application instructions

Applicants should submit:

• A CV
• A cover letter that addresses the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the Person Specification.

Note: If a cover letter is provided, applicants may leave the "Why you have applied for this role" field blank in the application form.

Selection Process

The in-person selection process will consist of two stages. Exact dates will be confirmed with applicants as soon as possible, but they are expected to be two days in the first or third week of December:

1. 1. Presentation/Talk
      Delivered to the Cancer Institute research community.
   2. Interview

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

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

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women. You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/