Clinical Research Fellow

Job number

MED05478

Faculties

Faculty of Medicine

Departments

Department of Surgery & Cancer

Salary or Salary range

£52,655 per annum

Location/campus

Charing Cross Campus - On site only

Contract type work pattern

Full time - Fixed term

Posting End Date

31 Oct 2025

About the role

We are seeking to appoint four Clinical Research Fellow/Resident Medical Officers who will be involved in a major research project under the direction of a member of academic staff at Imperial College. The post holder will be expected to partake in a clinical RMO role with an on call commitment of 1 in 6 which has a prospective cover, looking after patients within an Imperial private healthcare facility.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with an interest in the following specialities:

Oncology, Women's Oncology, Vascular, Haematology, Cardiology, Cardiothoracic, General Surgery, Urology, General Medicine, Endocrine, Anaesthetics, Orthopaedics, Neurology, HpB, Respiratory. You must be able to demonstrate some previous experience in research and must show evidence of ability to develop personal research projects.

During the course of the appointment the Clinical Research Fellow will undertake studies leading to a higher research degree. The appointee's research work may take place in a Department other than the Division of Surgery. Clinical work will be undertaken to provide on-call/cover clinics only at the direction of the trust and as set out within the contract. The appointee cannot do any clinical work outside the employing organisation.

What you would be doing

The post holder will be required to undertake a leading role in a major research project. The research project will entail project design, experimental work in addition to data analysis and reporting the results in peer-reviewed journals. Research projects will be in one of the Divisional themes including various surgical and cancer specialties, and safety and quality.The post holder will provide a 1-in-6 which has a prospective cover on-site medical cover to a nominated private patient unit at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, including working hours and antisocial hours as required.

The RMOs are expected to be readily available to attend the ward, hence during their shifts are not to routinely assist in theatre unless a case is a clinical emergency. The RMOs are expected to meet regularly with the clinical lead for their site to discuss any issues.

What we are looking for

A degree in medicine (MBBS or equivalent) and full MRCS in surgery or MRCP in medicine equivalent is desirable, as is full General Medical Council registration and advanced Life Support training completed within six months prior to appointment.

What we can offer you

• 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

This is a full-time post.

This role is for a fixed-term contract for 3 years.

There are 4 positions available for this post, 2 of which have start dates for April 2026 and 2 in October 2026.

As this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, at the appropriate level, will be required for the successful candidate.

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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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About Imperial

Welcome to Imperial, a global top ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact.

Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, here at Imperial we navigate some of the world's toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.

As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you'll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.

This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you'll join us at Imperial College London.

Our Culture

We work towards equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination, and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. You can read more about our commitment on our webpages.

Our values are at the root of everything we do and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation.

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