About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be one of UCLH's Clinical Research Fellow Acute Medicine from August 2026. This is an ideal post for doctors training in any medical specialty with a general internal medicine component looking to undertake an out of programme experience, or doctors looking for research opportunities before entering higher specialty training.
This 12-month role is aimed doctors who are passionate about developing research skills in the areas of clinical informatics and data science. No specific experience in data science research is necessary; however, fellows will bring their clinical knowledge to bear and learn key skills relating to the delivery of research programmes. Fellows will develop generic research skills, including: developing applications for externally-funded research (research training fellowships, clinician scientist fellowships), generating pilot data, formal training in research methods, biostatistics or systematic review, boosting recruitment to CRN portfolio studies, improving publication profile.
All applicants must be eligible for full GMC registration. Applicants must ideally be post-IMT2 (or equivalent) and be competent to work at ST3 and above. UK-based trainees would be encouraged to seek prospective approval for Out of Programme Experience from their Training Programme Director.
Main duties of the job
Fellows will develop generic research skills, including:
o developing applications for externally-funded research (research training fellowships, clinician scientist fellowships)o generating pilot datao formal training in research methodso biostatistics or systematic reviewo boosting recruitment to CRN portfolio studieso improving publication profile.
This will be alongside a commitment to clinical work in acute medicine, working at a registrar level in Same Day Emergency Care and the Enhanced Care Unit within the AMU. The post is divided into a roughly 50/50 split between research work and clinical work.
Fellows will operate on a rota separate to the core medical staff, though would be expected to lead the acute medical take as the Departmental Medical Registrar in the event of any absences or rota gaps (during day shifts only).
Clinically they will work under direct supervision of the Acute Medicine service consultants and their educational supervisor in Acute Medicine.
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 description Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
This 12-month Clinical Informatics Fellowship in Acute Medicine is a combined clinical and research post based in the Acute Medical Unit (AMU) at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The role is designed for post-MRCP doctors who wish to develop skills in clinical informatics, epidemiology and data science while maintaining active clinical practice.The Fellow will spend 50% of their time undertaking supervised research and 50% delivering registrar-level clinical care within AMU, Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC), and the Enhanced Care Unit (ECU). Research duties include contributing to established projects, recruiting to portfolio studies, collecting and analysing clinical data, developing research skills in methodology and biostatistics, and supporting academic publications and funding applications.
Clinical responsibilities include assessing and managing acutely unwell medical patients, providing senior decision-making support to junior doctors, supervising resident staff, participating in the acute medical take, and occasionally deputising for the Duty Medical Registrar. The Fellow works within a multidisciplinary team and follows a rolling rota that includes daytime, evening and some enhanced hours.
The post offers structured supervision, educational support, and opportunities to build academic output while delivering high-quality acute medical care in a large tertiary centre.
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 for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*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 second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications Essential
Medical Degree Completion of Internal Medical Training or equivalent MRCP or equivalent An awareness of key research issues
Desirable
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 Essential
o Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise
Desirable
An indication of effective research carried out under direction Experience of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels Experience in data collection, management, analysis and presentation Involvement in the clinical audit process and an understanding of the aims thereof
Skills and Abilities Essential
Excellent organisational skills Good computing skills (database, statistics) Good inter-personal skills with an ability to work co-operatively in a multidisciplinary setting Ability to organise and prioritise workload, to delegate responsibility as appropriate and to supervise junior staff Committed to research and a commitment to quality in the research process Excellent presentation and teaching skills Resourceful and able to act on own initiative very high level of consideration and care for patients and research subjects High ethical and professional standards in research, education and clinical practice
Desirable
Ability and commitment to teach in a clinical and non-clinical setting Ability to provide clinical supervision Ability to administer a teaching programme Understanding of research methodology
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion Essential
Demonstrable 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
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address UCLH
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
Employer's website https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)