University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job Title: Clinical Research Fellow in Molecular Radiotherapy
Start Date: August 2026 (can be flexible)
Contract Type: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months (with possibility for extension)
Purpose for Fixed Term: Training Contract
This post is appointed on a fixed-term basis for the primary purpose of providing structured training and supervised clinical development. While the postholder will contribute to service delivery, the overarching purpose of the post is to provide defined educational opportunities, supervised clinical practice, and experience aligned to the relevant specialty training curriculum.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a part time Clinical Research Fellow in Molecular Radiotherapy (MRT) to join the Nuclear Medicine department. You will help deliver a growing portfolio of MRT clinical trials linked to a newly funded NIHR Capital Investment in a dedicated MRT Research Delivery Unit.
This post would suit a clinically qualified doctor with a background in oncology, radiology, nuclear medicine or translational clinical research.
You will work alongside Nuclear Medicine, Medical Physics, Radiopharmacy, Oncology Principal Investigators, UHS Research and Development and the NIHR Clinical Research Facility to accelerate study setup, recruitment and safe delivery of complex therapy trials.
The post is 20 hours per week and offers hands-on experience in a rapidly developing area of cancer research and nuclear medicine.
The Nuclear Medicine department at UHS provides specialist diagnostic and therapeutic services. The new MRT Research Delivery Unit will increase capacity for academic and commercial trials, helping local patients access novel radiotherapeutics and enabling UHS to grow its national profile in molecular radiotherapy research. Specific training will be provided and expertise gained in Good Clinical Practice, Radiation Safety, MRT trial delivery, Dosimetry Pathways, Research Governance and Patient-Centred Pathway ensuring rapid trial delivery, regulatory compliance and patient and volunteer safety.
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
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Help identify, screen, recruit and follow up patients taking part in MRT research studies, working within your competence and under appropriate supervision.
Coordinate your work with Oncology, Nuclear Medicine, Medical Physics, Radiopharmacy, Research Nurses and Trial Coordinators to deliver complex therapy visits safely and efficiently.
Undertake research in MRT and MRT dosimetry at UHS and with external collaborators as part of the MRT consortium. Contribute to abstracts, publications, reports and future funding applications.
For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed fellow doctors and dentists. Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.
Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave.
Grades for Trust appointed fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)
Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills.
Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5;
Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training
Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS)
A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee)
Proposed interview date: 21st July 2026
This vacancy closes on or before 7th July 2026
