Academic Recruitment
Academic Clinical Fellowship (ACF)
Recruitment to Academic Training Posts in London and Kent, Surrey & Sussex
The London Recruitment Office are the lead recruiters for Academic Training posts based in London and Kent, Surrey & Sussex.
All vacancies will be published on the Oriel website on the opening dates below and will include Job Descriptions and other relevant information regarding the vacancies. Applications must be submitted on Oriel by the closing date.
Exact interview dates for each vacancy will be communicated to applicants once confirmed
Window 1
Application Open Thursday 01 October 2026
Application Close Thursday 29 October 2026
Interview Window Monday 16 November 2026 – Friday 8 January 2027
Window 3
Application Open Friday 16 April 2027
Application Close Friday 14 May 2027
Interview Window Monday 7 June 2027 – Friday 11 June 2027
Window 4
Application Open Friday 16 July 2027
Application Close Friday 13 August 2027
Interview Window Monday 06 September 2027 – Friday 10 September 2027
For more information on Integrated Academic Training, including entry requirements and person specifications, please visit the National Institute for Health and Care Research website:
Please be aware that applicants who do not already hold a Deanery Reference Number (DRN) or National Training Number (NTN) (where applicable) in the specialty advertised will be required to apply to the relevant medical specialty via the national recruitment process, and be deemed appointable. For more information on how to apply to medical specialty training programmes, including person specifications and recruitment timelines, please visit the website below:
Should you have any questions regarding the vacancies or recruitment process, please submit a query form via our applicant enquiries portal: