Job summary
- Main area
- Endocrinology and Diabetes Mellitus
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 4 (MT04)
- Contract
- Fixed term: 24 months (due to limited funding from October 2025)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week (There is no out-of-hours commitment with this post)
- Job ref
- 309-UCLH-6660
- Employer
- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- UCLH
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £65,048 per annum plus London weighting
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 20/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Research Fellow- Endocrinology
NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 4 (MT04)
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Job overview
Applicants are invited for a Clinical Research Fellow position in Endocrinology, joining a dynamic clinical trial team dedicated to delivering high-quality Phase I to III sponsored research studies. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a doctor seeking hands-on experience in clinical trials, with full training and mentorship provided within a leading NHS teaching hospital in Central London.
This non-training post is ideal for those interested in a research-focused career, including individuals exploring pharmaceutical medicine, trainees seeking protected research time and clinical trial exposure, or those considering a non-traditional career path inside and outside the NHS.
The successful applicant will work as part of a supportive, research-active team, collaborating closely with leading pharmaceutical sponsors and the clinical trial unit.
Duration:
This position is a fixed-term 24-month full time post with six months’ probation. Starting date from Oct 2025. NB: Non-UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register by date of appointment.
Applicants currently enrolled in a training program will need to apply for an Out of Programme Experience (OOPE) if selected for the role. IMT trainees are also welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
• Serve as a sub-investigator (Sub-I) on clinical trials within the department.
• Support the Principal Investigator (PI) and research team, including research nurses and coordinators.
• Assist with patient recruitment, consent, and adherence to trial protocols.
• Assist with patient queries within the clinical trial.
• Contribute to data collection, analysis, and documentation in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Engage in clinical trial governance and ensure adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
Working for our organisation
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:
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University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
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National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
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Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
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University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
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Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
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University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
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The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
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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.
Detailed job description and main 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
Professional Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full GMC Registration. NB: Non-UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register by date of appointment.
- MBBS, or equivalent
- ALS or equivalent certified
Desirable criteria
- MRCP, or equivalent
Clinical experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate a satisfactory training history in GIM and some Diabetes and Endocrinology experience.
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of achievement of ST4 and above competencies or equivalent
Clinical Skills
Essential criteria
- Comprehensive clinical training in General Internal Medicine
- Ability to make and implement management plans and clinical protocols
- Ability to make clinical assessment particularly monitoring for adverse events to ensure patient safety
- Ability to maintain high quality record keeping.
- Administration & Documentation -Accurate data entry in electronic trial records (eCRFs). -Maintaining compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and regulatory requirements.
Desirable criteria
- Previous research experience
- Good clinical skills in Diabetes and Endocrinology
Values
Essential criteria
- Maintain integrity and adhere to good ethical research conduct
- Patient centered approach and piroritise patient safety
Communication
Essential criteria
- Multi-disciplinary Collaboration: -Working effectively with research nurses, coordinators, and investigators. -Communicating findings and reporting
Personal and People Development
Essential criteria
- Ability to work effectively with multi-disciplinary teams, including researchers, clinicians, and data managers.
- Able to manage challenges and remain flexible to unexpected trial modifications
Desirable criteria
- Strong interest in clinical research
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
Specific Requirements
Essential criteria
- Attention to details
- Strong communication skills
- Resilience and adaptiveness
- Good team player
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Ten Teng Chung
- Job title
- Consultant
- Email address
- [email protected]
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