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-reviewed journals and form the basis of the candidate’s PhD thesis. In addition, the candidate will help organize and run multicentre randomized clinical trials, which are part of the clinical research activity in the Unit. They will also take a leading role within the team of clinical fellows.
The department offers one-year clinical fellowships for those aiming to develop gynaecology ultrasound skills. Potential candidates may apply separately for the clinical fellow role and the clinical research fellow role, as advertised, if they wish to be considered for either or both positions.
This post is available from April 2026. The interviews will be held during the week commencing 1st September 2025.
In the initial months, the focus will be on developing skills in gynaecological and early pregnancy ultrasound. Simultaneously, work on protocols and ethics applications for research projects related to their thesis will continue. Once recruitment and data collection commence, the candidate will recruit patients from the clinical caseload, with dedicated time for research training, data collection, and analysis.
The successful candidate will take a leading role among the fellows, including managing the fellows’ rota, organizing research meetings, and providing teaching and training within the department.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate energy, enthusiasm, a flexible and proactive attitude, and a commitment to the work schedule. They should also work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the UK's most complex NHS trusts, serving a diverse population. We provide high-quality acute and specialist services across eight sites, including University College Hospital, the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, and others. Our services cover women’s health, cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal, and oral diseases, supported by world-class facilities.
UCLH is committed to sustainability, aiming to become a carbon net-zero health service by 2031 for direct emissions and 2040 for indirect emissions.
For the full Person Specification and detailed responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description. Note that due to high application volumes, the vacancy may close earlier than the listed deadline. Early application is advised.
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This advert closes on Tuesday, 19 August 2025.
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