Senior Clinical Trial Unit Fellow in Haematology: Sponsorship Available

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Job summary

The successful applicant will have up to 1 year of full-time clinical trial units post and doing on calls at Hammersmith Hospital on a 1B Banding.

This is an opportunity for an individual to gain sub-specialist expertise and research experience in Immune haematology conditions and clinical trials. The position is suitable for individuals who would like more clinically based experience in the management of patients, clinical trial exposure and the opportunity to undertake prospective and retrospective patient outcome studies with a view to presentation and publication. Collaborations across Imperial College and with other institutions will be encouraged. This post is suitable for candidates towards of the end of their haematology training, who already have MRCP, and are GMC accredited.

Main duties of the job

Applicants interested in the post will work with Profs Cooper and Milojkovic within the non-malignant and Haemato-Oncology clinical trials units.

We have dedicated haematology clinical trials unit which is experienced in delivering commercial and academic clinical studies. Both trial units have developed and delivered a number of investigator lead studies, involving all aspects of trial planning and delivery from research design to protocol development, ethical approval study implementation and data analysis, and candidates with an interest in developing and implementing clinical studies would be welcomed.

The post is split equally between the two CTUs. Mon- Wed (5 PAs), the candidate will gain experience within the non-malignant CTU and specialist clinics for trial patients and clinical research duties. Wed- Fri (5PAs) the candidate will gain equivalent experience in the Haem-Onc CTU and relevant clinics. The post holder will gain experience in all haematological research areas including; novel therapies for immune haematology disorders, red cell and haemostasis disorders, and across the spectrum of haematology malignancies, including CART, stem cell transplant clinical trials, gene therapy, as well as novel agents in infectious diseases in immunocompromised patients. There will an opportunity to attend Investigator meetings nationally and internationally.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS, preferably with intercalated BSc Full GMC registration Advanced Life Support training completed within six months prior to appointment
  • An acceptable postgraduate qualification, such as MRCP or MRCPCH

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Career track in relevant specialty, i.e. Haematology Familiarity with the area of study of Haematology
  • Proven experience in acute hospital setting Sound knowledge and experience in the management of critically ill patients

Desirable

  • Knowledge of basic research methods and statistical procedures
  • Laboratory experience relevant to the proposed area of study

Skills/Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to exercise initiative
  • Ability to collaborate with and relate to others
  • Creative approach to problem-solving
  • Excellent presentation skills
  • Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to deal with a wide range of people
  • Ability to develop and apply new concepts

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).

Closing Date: 20 September 2026

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