# Clinical Informatics Fellowship in Acute Medicine > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-informatics-fellowship-in-acute-medicine/2e679506-a76f-4a4d-aa6b-c3cfe826702a - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-informatics-fellowship-in-acute-medicine/2e679506-a76f-4a4d-aa6b-c3cfe826702a.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Acute Medicine - **Grade:** Senior - **Salary:** £67,325 per annum + London weighting (+ out-of-hours) - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (Due to limited funding) - **Employment type:** Full time - 40 hours per week (out-of-hours commitment detailed in attached JD) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-25T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-11T17:01:49.466Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/University_College_London_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Acute_Internal_Medicine/Acute_Internal_Medicine-v8077935 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8077935?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uclh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We have an exciting opportunity for you to be one of UCLH’s Clinical Research Fellow Acute Medicine from August 2026. This is an ideal post for doctors training in any medical specialty with a general internal medicine component looking to undertake an out of programme experience, or doctors looking for research opportunities before entering higher specialty training. This 12-month role is aimed doctors who are passionate about developing research skills in the areas of clinical informatics and data science. No specific experience in data science research is necessary; however, fellows will bring their clinical knowledge to bear and learn key skills relating to the delivery of research programmes. Fellows will develop generic research skills, including: developing applications for externally-funded research (research training fellowships, clinician scientist fellowships), generating pilot data, formal training in research methods, biostatistics or systematic review, boosting recruitment to CRN portfolio studies, improving publication profile. All applicants must be eligible for full GMC registration. Applicants must ideally be post-IMT2 (or equivalent) and be competent to work at ST3 and above. UK-based trainees would be encouraged to seek prospective approval for Out of Programme Experience from their Training Programme Director. ### Main duties of the job Fellows will develop generic research skills, including: - developing applications for externally-funded research (research training fellowships, clinician scientist fellowships) - generating pilot data - formal training in research methods - biostatistics or systematic review - boosting recruitment to CRN portfolio studies - improving publication profile. This will be alongside a commitment to clinical work in acute medicine, working at a registrar level in Same Day Emergency Care and the Enhanced Care Unit within the AMU. The post is divided into a roughly 50/50 split between research work and clinical work. Fellows will operate on a rota separate to the core medical staff, though would be expected to lead the acute medical take as the Departmental Medical Registrar in the event of any absences or rota gaps (during day shifts only). Clinically they will work under direct supervision of the Acute Medicine service consultants and their educational supervisor in Acute Medicine. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. ### This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application. This 12-month Clinical Informatics Fellowship in Acute Medicine is a combined clinical and research post based in the Acute Medical Unit (AMU) at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The role is designed for post-MRCP doctors who wish to develop skills in clinical informatics, epidemiology and data science while maintaining active clinical practice. The Fellow will spend 50% of their time undertaking supervised research and 50% delivering registrar-level clinical care within AMU, Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC), and the Enhanced Care Unit (ECU). Research duties include contributing to established projects, recruiting to portfolio studies, collecting and analysing clinical data, developing research skills in methodology and biostatistics, and supporting academic publications and funding applications. Clinical responsibilities include assessing and managing acutely unwell medical patients, providing senior decision-making support to junior doctors, supervising resident staff, participating in the acute medical take, and occasionally deputising for the Duty Medical Registrar. The Fellow works within a multidisciplinary team and follows a rolling rota that includes daytime, evening and some enhanced hours. The post offers structured supervision, educational support, and opportunities to build academic output while delivering high-quality acute medical care in a large tertiary centre. Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff* UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust *In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the second year in a row. UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work. To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH? ## Job Details We have an exciting opportunity for you to be one of UCLH’s Clinical Research Fellow Acute Medicine from August 2026. This is an ideal post for doctors training in any medical specialty with a general internal medicine component looking to undertake an out of programme experience, or doctors looking for research opportunities before entering higher specialty training. This 12-month role is aimed doctors who are passionate about developing research skills in the areas of clinical informatics and data science. No specific experience in data science research is necessary; however, fellows will bring their clinical knowledge to bear and learn key skills relating to the delivery of research programmes. Fellows will develop generic research skills, including: developing applications for externally-funded research (research training fellowships, clinician scientist fellowships), generating pilot data, formal training in research methods, biostatistics or systematic review, boosting recruitment to CRN portfolio studies, improving publication profile. All applicants must be eligible for full GMC registration. Applicants must ideally be post-IMT2 (or equivalent) and be competent to work at ST3 and above. UK-based trainees would be encouraged to seek prospective approval for Out of Programme Experience from their Training Programme Director. ## Job Description Fellows will develop generic research skills, including: developing applications for externally-funded research (research training fellowships, clinician scientist fellowships) - generating pilot data - formal training in research methods - biostatistics or systematic review - boosting recruitment to CRN portfolio studies - improving publication profile. This will be alongside a commitment to clinical work in acute medicine, working at a registrar level in Same Day Emergency Care and the Enhanced Care Unit within the AMU. The post is divided into a roughly 50/50 split between research work and clinical work. Fellows will operate on a rota separate to the core medical staff, though would be expected to lead the acute medical take as the Departmental Medical Registrar in the event of any absences or rota gaps (during day shifts only). Clinically they will work under direct supervision of the Acute Medicine service consultants and their educational supervisor in Acute Medicine. ## Responsibilities For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. This 12-month Clinical Informatics Fellowship in Acute Medicine is a combined clinical and research post based in the Acute Medical Unit (AMU) at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The role is designed for post-MRCP doctors who wish to develop skills in clinical informatics, epidemiology and data science while maintaining active clinical practice. The Fellow will spend 50% of their time undertaking supervised research and 50% delivering registrar-level clinical care within AMU, Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC), and the Enhanced Care Unit (ECU). Research duties include contributing to established projects, recruiting to portfolio studies, collecting and analysing clinical data, developing research skills in methodology and biostatistics, and supporting academic publications and funding applications. Clinical responsibilities include assessing and managing acutely unwell medical patients, providing senior decision-making support to junior doctors, supervising resident staff, participating in the acute medical take, and occasionally deputising for the Duty Medical Registrar. The Fellow works within a multidisciplinary team and follows a rolling rota that includes daytime, evening and some enhanced hours. The post offers structured supervision, educational support, and opportunities to build academic output while delivering high-quality acute medical care in a large tertiary centre. Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff* UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust *In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the second year in a row. UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work. To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH? ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - - Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise **Desirable** - An indication of effective research carried out under direction - Experience of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels - Experience in data collection, management, analysis and presentation - Involvement in the clinical audit process and an understanding of the aims thereof ### Skills and Abilities **Essential** - Excellent organisational skills - Good computing skills (database, statistics) - Good inter-personal skills with an ability to work co-operatively in a multidisciplinary setting - Ability to organise and prioritise workload, to delegate responsibility as appropriate and to supervise junior staff - Committed to research and a commitment to quality in the research process - Excellent presentation and teaching skills - Resourceful and able to act on own initiative - very high level of consideration and care for patients and research subjects - High ethical and professional standards in research, education and clinical practice **Desirable** - Ability and commitment to teach in a clinical and non-clinical setting - Ability to provide clinical supervision - Ability to administer a teaching programme - Understanding of research methodology ### Knowledge and Qualifications **Essential** - Medical Degree - Completion of Internal Medical Training or equivalent - MRCP or equivalent - An awareness of key research issues **Desirable** - Knowledge of the Clinical Governance framework of the NHS (including Research governance) and understanding of current changes in the organisation and management structures of the NHS. Ability to act within these parameters ### Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion **Essential** - Demonstrable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties ## Documents - [uclh values (pdf, 860.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2685) - [job description (pdf, 568.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10369864) - [functional requirements (pdf, 262.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10369865) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.