Clinical Research Fellow in Gynaecology
Job role: Clinical Research Fellow in Gynaecology at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH).
Applications are invited for a Clinical Research Fellowship for the EASYCARE study of methylation testing for early diagnosis of endometrial cancer. The post-holder will be based in the Gynaecology Outpatient Diagnostic and Treatment Unit, within the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Hospital of University College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. This post is part of a nationally and internationally recognised tertiary referral centre and research unit for scan-based gynaecology. This post is available from January 2025 (exact date TBC). Candidates who are on a deanery training programme will be required to seek agreement for Out Of Programme Research (OOPR) from their deanery prior to taking up the post.
N.B. Three additional research fellowships will be available for the EASYCARE study at the Royal Free Hospital sites. These posts will be advertised separately by the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Responsibilities
* Support the delivery of high-quality clinical research while contributing to patient care within the Gynaecology Diagnostic and Outpatient Treatment Unit.
* Identify and recruit patients to the EASYCARE study, obtain informed consent, undertake examinations and study procedures, and ensure accurate and timely data collection.
* Work closely with consultants, research nurses, and multidisciplinary teams across UCLH and partner sites to maintain recruitment targets and manage study protocols.
* Uphold patient safety and contribute to academic outputs, including research meetings, publications, and collaborative projects.
* Develop both clinical and research expertise in women’s health.
About UCLH
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is a complex NHS trust serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services and are committed to delivering high-quality patient care, education, and world-class research. We operate across eight sites:
* University College Hospital (including 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 committed to sustainability and aim to become a carbon net zero health service, with direct emissions net zero by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Contact for Details
For further details or informal visits contact:
Name: Miss Nicola MacDonald
Job title: Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist
Email: nicola.macdonald6@nhs.net
Or
Mr Davor Jurkovic
Consultant Gynaecologist
Email: davor.jurkovic@nhs.net
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