Job Description

Job number

MED05523

Faculties

Faculty of Medicine

Departments

Department of Surgery & Cancer

Salary or Salary range

55,144 - 65,073 per annum

Location/campus

Hammersmith Campus - On site only

Contract type work pattern

Full time - Fixed term

Posting End Date

27 Nov 2025

About the role

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This appointment is an excellent opportunity for clinicians in any speciality at any stage of their career to gain experience of clinical research in a leading research organisation, as well as those aiming for a career in Medical or Clinical Oncology, Experimental Medicine or Pharmaceutical Medicine to advance within a supportive environment. The Clinical Research Fellow will work in the Division of Cancer based at the Hammersmith Hospital Campus with a dynamic group of clinicians and scientists engaged in evaluating novel therapeutics for cancer treatment.

What you would be doing

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The primary role of the post holder is to provide medical support for PELICAN Clinical Trial in Cancer, a first-in class phase II clinical study of chemotherapy and immunotherapy in High Grade Neuroendocrine Carcinoma. The study will be delivered within the Oncology Department at Imperial College NHS Trust and within the NIHR Imperial Clinical Research Facility (ICRF). The post holder will work directly with experienced senior researchers supporting the implementation of patient-based clinical trials across the earliest phases of clinical development (phase IA, IB and II) in an established clinical academic environment that benefits from both on-site acute medical services and experienced administrative support.



The postholder will also attend regular oncology clinics at the Hammersmith Site (Phase I clinics) 1 day a week to facilitate recruitment to clinical studies and gain further experience in the multi-disciplinary management of cancer patients. The activity within the Unit will support training in drug development, study design, pharmacovigilance, project management, and conduct of clinical trials, as well as regulatory aspects of clinical experimentation. Access to an ePortfolio will be facilitated for post holders not in higher specialist training.

What we are looking for

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You will have a Degree in medicine or equivalent GMC registration You will have minimum experience equivalent to FY2 or above You will be knowledgeable, curious and passionate You will be able to use your initiative to pursue opportunities to broaden your skills portfolio You should provide evidence of being able to work independently and as a part of a team

What we can offer you

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You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team at the forefront of ovarian cancer research, working in a collaborative and supportive environment. Imperial College London offers world-class facilities, career development opportunities, and a vibrant research culture.


Grow in your career with tailored training programmes for clinical staff including dedicated support with navigating your career and managing research as well as a transparent promotion process. Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days off a year and generous pension schemes). Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

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Alongside clinical work within Oncology and the Clinical Research Facility, the post-holder will be required to assist and lead in the conduction of clinical research project in cancer drug development as directed by Dr David Pinato. The research project will entail project design, experimental work in addition to data analysis and reporting the results in peer-reviewed journals.



This role is fulltime, fixed term based at Hammersmith Campus.

Available documents

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Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

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