Job summary
- Main area
- Gynaecology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 4 (MT04)
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (limited funding)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week (for out-of-hours commitment, see attached job description)
- Job ref
- 309-UCLH-6657
- Employer
- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- UCLH
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £61,825 per annum + London weighting (+out-of-hours)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 19/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading

CLINICAL RESEARCH FELLOW IN GYNAECOLOGY
NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 4 (MT04)
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Job overview
This post is designed for candidates at ST3 level and above who wish to obtain a postgraduate degree (PhD or equivalent).
The successful candidate will work under the supervision of academic leads within the department on developing original research projects on the diagnosis and management of ectopic pregnancy and other early pregnancy complications. These studies are expected to lead to publications in international peer-review journals and form the basis of the candidate’s PhD thesis. In addition, the candidate will be expected to help with the organisation and running ofr multicentre randomised clinical trials, which are part of clinical research activity in the Unit. They will also be expected to take a leading role within the team of clinical fellows..
The department also offers one-year clinical fellowships for those looking to develop gynaecology ultrasound skills. Potential candidates may separately apply for the clinical fellow role and the clinical research fellow role, as and when advertised, if they wish to be considered for either or both positions.
This post is available from April 2026.
The interviews will be held week commencing 1st September 2025.
Main duties of the job
In the initial few months of the placement, the aim will be to ensure that the successful candidate develops skills in gynaecological and early pregnancy ultrasound. Alongside this, they will continue work that has already been started on protocols and ethics applications for projects related to their proposed research thesis.
Once they are in a position to commence recruitment and data collection, they will do so recruiting patients from the clinical caseload as required, with allocated time to fulfil the University requirements for research training and data collection and analysis.
They will also be expected to take a leading role amongst the fellows in the department. This will include helping to manage the fellows’ rota, organising research meetings, and teaching and training within the department.
The successful candidate will also demonstrate energy, enthusiasm and a ‘can do’, flexible attitude and commitment to the work schedule. They will also need to demonstrate effective working within a multidisciplinary team.
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
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience at ST3 or above in obstetrics and gynaecology
- At least one year working in the NHS (or an equivalent setting) including experience within an early pregnancy unit
- Experience of audit and research in early pregnancy or gynaecological ultrasound
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Experience in gynaecological outpatient surgical procedures
- Highly motivated
Communication
Essential criteria
- Publications in international peer review journals
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
- Gemma Bearcroft
- Job title
- Medical Staffing Officer
- Email address
- [email protected]
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