Clinical Research Fellow – Haemastasis in City of London

NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 5a (MT05)

Main area Pathology Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 5a (MT05) Contract Fixed term: 36 months (Limited funding) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week (There is no on‑call requirement for this post.) Job ref 309-UCLH-8366055

Site University College London Hospitals Town London Salary £76,582 per annum + London Weighting Salary period Yearly Closing 29/10/2026 23:59

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Haemostasis and Thrombosis is part of UCL /UCLH Haematology Department and undertakes education and research in thrombosis and haemostasis.

This is a full-time three year clinical research post based at UCH, with the aim of working towards a PhD at UCL.

The postholder will be working in clinical and research laboratory based environments. The expectation would be to understand how trials are undertaken and the process involved as well as laboratory techniques and how these can be adapted to the proposed research questions.

The postholder will take an active part in the general work of the Haemostasis Research Unit (HRU), which will include staff training and their maintenance of equipment and the laboratory environment. There will be experience performing haemostasis assays on clinical samples in conjunction with other research scientists and clinical research fellows and help in the development of new assays. The postholder will be expected to liaise with other departments to undertake the research.

Main duties of the job

• To screen and recruit patients into clinical trials
• To collect clinical data and samples relating to clinical trials
• Documentation relating to all trial activity
• Attend clinics in haemostasis & thrombosis
• To perform assays and experiments in the general area of haemostasis and thrombosis, as required by and in consultation with the research staff, ensuring that the work is performed to reasonable standards.
• To record, analyse and write up the results of assays and experiments
• To contribute to the development of methods for haemostasis and thrombosis
• To develop and follow standard operating procedures and perform risk assessments.
• To prepare and present reports of research activity to colleagues and collaborators
• To contribute to the overall activities of the department as required.
• The postholder will carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested by the line manager or Head of Department/Division.
• The postholder will actively follow UCLH policies including Equal Opportunities and Race Equality policies
• The postholder will maintain an awareness and observation of Fire and Health and Safety Regulations.

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:

• 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.

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.

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

Knowledge and Qualifications

• Membership of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent
• GMC registration and entry on the appropriate GMC Specialist Register
• Completed core medial training or equivalent
• Knowledge of the Clinical Governance framework of the NHS (including Research governance) and understanding of current changes in the organisation and management structures of the NHS. Ability to act within these parameters

Experience

• Experience of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Experience of laboratory research
• Undergoing or completed higher specialist training in Haematology
• Experience in haemostasis/thrombosis

Skills and Abilities

• Ability and commitment to teach in a clinical setting
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload, to delegate responsibility as appropriate and to supervise staff
• Good inter-personal skills with an ability to work co-operatively in a multidisciplinary setting
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment & on own initiative
• Understanding of research methodology

Communication

• Excellent communication skills/verbal and written. Good command of written and spoken English

At UCLH, we have a real ‘One Team’ ethos, and our values – safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.

At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/flexible-working.

We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few.

Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage’s staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try out the weekly choir, weekly art club and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more.

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Name Michael Singlehurst Job title Assistant General Manager, Pathology, UCLH Email address michael.singlehurst@nhs.net

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