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University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to fair and transparent recruitment and requires applicants to provide accurate information, as misleading details may affect their application or employment and may be verified in line with the Fraud Act 2006. For further information please visit https://royalfree.pagetiger.com/cuuomnr/1. Job overview 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. Advert 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. 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. 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. 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? 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. We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity. We are also members of www.mytrustbenefits.co.uk/ which offers discounts on high street retail stores, offers on travel deals, and also to take advantage of cash back schemes. You must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom or meet the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. We welcome applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship, and these will be considered alongside all other applications. Before applying, please ensure that both you and the role meet the eligibility requirements under the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) points-based system to avoid disappointment. You can view this here This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application. Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent to you via TRAC.jobs and not via NHS Jobs, we encourage you to check your inbox regularly. Please note that if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date of the advert to assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. 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