Clinical Training Fellow

About us

UCL is one of the UK's premier research and teaching universities, ranked within the top 15 globally. It has one of the largest Biomedical Faculties in Europe and is closely aligned with University College London Hospitals (UCLH), which features state-of-the-art facilities in central London. Recent developments include the UCLH Macmillan Cancer Centre, the UCLH Proton Beam Therapy Centre, and the Royal National Ear Nose and Throat and Eastman Dental Hospital.

The Cancer Research UK and UCL Cancer Trials Centre (CTC), established in 1996, is one of the largest academic cancer trials centres in the UK. The UCL Cancer Institute hosts over £100 million in grant income, 50 scientific group leaders, 32 clinical scientists, and 50 honorary clinical consultants. It is an internationally recognised centre for cancer research and part of the Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre network

About the role

We are seeking a Clinical Training Fellow to join the UCL Cancer Institute for a 3-year appointment. This opportunity is ideal for trainees who have completed a PhD and are nearing completion of specialist training (ST7/8), with a research interest relevant to cancer and wehre the research interests align with the UCLH BRC Cancer theme priorities .

UCL Cancer Institute will, if appropriate, support the successful candidate in progressing to a Consultant Clinical Academic post.

Responsibilities also include teaching, supervision, and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students.

About you

The successful candidate should have completed a PhD, demonstrate excellent research outputs, and show evidence of influence and networking in their field. The aim is to recruit a future group leader capable of securing fellowship funding and establishing a world-leading research group.

Application instructions

Applicants should submit:

• A CV
• A cover letter that addresses the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the Person Specification .

Note: If a cover letter is provided, applicants may leave the "Why you have applied for this role" field blank in the application form.

Selection Process

The in person selection process will consist of two stages. Exact dates will be confirmed with applicants as soon as possible but they are expected to be two days in the first or third week of December:

1. 1. Presentation/Talk
      Delivered to the Cancer Institute research community .
   2. Interview

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)

Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)

Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan

On-Site nursery

On-site gym

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay

Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service

Discounted medical insurance

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women. You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here :