CAR-T Clinical Fellow – Haematology | University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

These roles are set within the department of malignant haematology at UCLH with a focus on cellular therapy (including CAR-T) in accordance with JACIE accreditation standards and NHSE guidance. The T-cell Immunotherapy service at UCLH is undergoing significant expansion and the post-holder will be involved in the delivery of (1) licenced/NHSE CAR T-cell products; (2) the academic and commercial CAR T-cell trial portfolio and (3) a portfolio of TCR-transduced T-cell and Tumour Infiltrating Lymphocyte (TIL) therapies for solid tumours which we hope to further cultivate and develop through the appointments.

There will be training in trial design and delivery through involvement in Tumour Management Group meetings for the academic trial portfolio alongside attendance at Site Initiation Visits for new studies. Training regarding the function of apheresis and the stem cell lab will also be provided.

The appointments will be initially for a period of 1 year from February / March 2027 with the potential for renewal on an annual basis. The roles will provide structured training in cellular therapy and it will be possible for applicants to develop a research project with a view to undertaking an MD/PhD. There will be an honorary contract with the UCL Cancer Institute for the post-holders.

These roles are set within the department of malignant haematology at UCLH with a focus on cellular therapy (including CAR-T) in accordance with JACIE accreditation standards and NHSE guidance. UCLH is an international leader in the delivery of cellular immunotherapies and the post-holder will be involved in the delivery of (1) licenced CAR T-cell products; (2) the academic and commercial CAR T-cell trial portfolio including trials in haematological malignancies and autoimmune diseases and (3) a portfolio of CAR T-cell, TCR-transduced T-cell and Tumour Infiltrating Lymphocyte (TIL) therapies for solid tumours which we hope to further cultivate and develop through the appointments.

UCLH has an extensive cellular therapy clinical trial portfolio and the post holder will receive training and gain comprehensive experience of trial conduct from trial set up through to long term follow-up. Training regarding the function of apheresis and the stem cell lab will also be provided.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application

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- In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH 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 third year in a row.

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This advert closes on Wednesday 23 Sep 2026