CLINICAL RESEARCH FELLOW IN GYNAECOLOGY

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CLINICAL RESEARCH FELLOW IN GYNAECOLOGY

The closing date is 05 April 2026

This post is designed for candidates at ST3 level and above who wish to obtain a postgraduate degree (PhD or equivalent). The post would be initially for one year with the option of extending for another two years subject to satisfactory review at six months.

The successful candidate will work under the supervision of academic leads within the department of UCLH Women's Health Gynaecology Outpatient Diagnostic and Treatment Unit (GODTU) and the Department of Mathematics at UCL on developing Artificial Intelligence models to facilitate ultrasound diagnosis of gynaecological cancer and other pelvic abnormalities such as deep endometriosis. 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 of 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 within the GODTU.

The GODTU department also offers one year clinical fellowships for those looking to develop advanced 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.

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, and demonstrate excellence in working effectively within the multidisciplinary team.

About us

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.

Job 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

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Person Specification Knowledge and Qualifications

• Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise
• MBBS or equivalent
• Part 1 MRCOG
• Part 3 MRCOG

Experience

• Experience at ST3 or above in obstetrics and gynaecology
• At least one year working in the NHS including experience within an early pregnancy unit
• Experience of audit and research in early pregnancy or gynaecological ultrasound

Skills and Abilities

• Good general clinical skills
• Highly motivated
• Experience in gynaecological outpatient surgical procedures
• Good organisational skills

Communication

• Publications in international peer review journals

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion

• Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
• Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing, University College London Hospital

£65,048 a yearPer Annum + London weighting (out of hours as per JD)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

309-UCLH-7629

Job locations

Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing, University College London Hospital