Job summary
Applications are invited for three Clinical Research Fellow posts in Neurosurgery. These posts would be ideally suited to anyone with an interest in surgical technologies such as robotics, artificial intelligence, neurotechnology and simulation. They would be suitable for Trust SHO's or trainees, and the posts will commence in August 2025 for one year.
Clinical work will be carried out at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN), an internationally renowned hospital for clinical practice and world-class clinical research in neurosciences. Academic work will be carried out at the Surgical Technology at Queen Square Group (TeQ Group). It is closely associated with NHNN and the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology (IoN), Hawkes Institute (surgical innovation centre), and the Francis Crick Institute. Together, the NHNN, UCL IoN, Hawkes Institute, and Francis Crick Institute provide an unparalleled opportunity for innovation in neurosurgery.
The post holders will work as a trust grade SHO working on a split pattern of clinical and research duties (80:20).
Main duties of the job
The clinical duties will include ward rounds and inpatient care as well as after hours on call duties. Although this is not an official training role, we believe training is important. This includes:
- Weekly seminars by speakers from within Queen Square;- Monthly Brain School by invited consultant speakers from across London;- Annual Victor Horsley lecture by prominent neurosurgeons from across the world;- Priority access to the Queen Square Neurosurgical Review course, featuring an international faculty of more than 35 speakers;- Specialty Research Group meetings, including vascular, skull base, hydrocephalus, functional, and pituitary meetings, that have resulted in numerous presentations and publications;- Programme designed to help those applying for an ST1 national training number including a mock national selection event; and- Access to the Medtronic drilling course.
The Fellows will also have the opportunity to gain extensive experience of applied translational research in one of several areas, depending on their preference, including: pituitary and skull base surgery; neuro-oncology; vascular surgery; and spinal surgery.
About us
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:
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.
Job description
Job 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.
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 description
Job 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.
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
Eligibility, Qualifications and Competencies
Essential
- oEligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise.
- oEvidence of achievement of Foundation competences from a UKFPO affiliated Foundation Programme or equivalent by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/ Good Medical Practice
- oMeets professional health requirements in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice
- Capacity to take responsibility for own actions
Desirable
- oMRCS(UK) full diploma or equivalent at time of appointment
- Language: All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following: oThat applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or oHave achieved the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7. If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of these examples they must provide supporting evidence
Experience and Skills - Clinical
Essential
- oEvidence of experience in general neurosurgery/neurology
- oAble to demonstrate proficiency in a range of medical procedures as an indication of manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
- oEvidence of competence to work without direct supervision where appropriate
- oDemonstrate current ALS certification or equivalent
Desirable
- oEvidence of skills in the management of acute medical emergencies (e.g. ALERT, IMPACT certification)
Experience and Skills- Academic
Essential
- oDemonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety and clinical quality improvement initiatives
- oDemonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice
Desirable
- oDemonstrates an understanding of research methodology
- oEvidence of relevant academic & research achievements and involvement in a formal research project
- oEvidence of relevant academic publications
- oEvidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity
- oEvidence of a portfolio of audit projects including where the audit loop has been closed and there is evidence of learning of the principles of change management
- oDemonstrates an understanding of clinical governance
Personal
Essential
- oDemonstrates clarity in written / spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
- oDemonstrates respect for all Managing Others & Team Involvement: oAble to work in multi-professional teams & supervise junior medical staff
- oEvidence of thoroughness (is well prepared, shows self-discipline / commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines)
- Vigilance & Situational Awareness: oCapacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues Coping with Pressure and managing uncertainty: oCapacity to operate under pressure
Personal Management and Leadership Skills:
Desirable
- oDemonstrates an understanding of NHS management and resources.
- oEvidence of effective leadership in and outside medicine
- IT Skills: oDemonstrates information technology skills
- Other: oEvidence of achievement outside medicine
Commitment to specialty
Essential
- oShows initiative / drive / enthusiasm (self-starter, motivated, shows curiosity, initiative)
- oDemonstrable interest in and understanding of the specialty
- oCommitment to personal and professional development
- oEvidence of attendance at organised teaching and training programme
Desirable
- oExtracurricular activities / achievements relevant to the specialty
Person Specification
Eligibility, Qualifications and Competencies
Essential
- oEligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise.
- oEvidence of achievement of Foundation competences from a UKFPO affiliated Foundation Programme or equivalent by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/ Good Medical Practice
- oMeets professional health requirements in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice
- Capacity to take responsibility for own actions
Desirable
- oMRCS(UK) full diploma or equivalent at time of appointment
- Language: All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following: oThat applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or oHave achieved the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7. If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of these examples they must provide supporting evidence
Experience and Skills - Clinical
Essential
- oEvidence of experience in general neurosurgery/neurology
- oAble to demonstrate proficiency in a range of medical procedures as an indication of manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
- oEvidence of competence to work without direct supervision where appropriate
- oDemonstrate current ALS certification or equivalent
Desirable
- oEvidence of skills in the management of acute medical emergencies (e.g. ALERT, IMPACT certification)
Experience and Skills- Academic
Essential
- oDemonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety and clinical quality improvement initiatives
- oDemonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice
Desirable
- oDemonstrates an understanding of research methodology
- oEvidence of relevant academic & research achievements and involvement in a formal research project
- oEvidence of relevant academic publications
- oEvidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity
- oEvidence of a portfolio of audit projects including where the audit loop has been closed and there is evidence of learning of the principles of change management
- oDemonstrates an understanding of clinical governance
Personal
Essential
- oDemonstrates clarity in written / spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
- oDemonstrates respect for all Managing Others & Team Involvement: oAble to work in multi-professional teams & supervise junior medical staff
- oEvidence of thoroughness (is well prepared, shows self-discipline / commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines)
- Vigilance & Situational Awareness: oCapacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues Coping with Pressure and managing uncertainty: oCapacity to operate under pressure
Personal Management and Leadership Skills:
Desirable
- oDemonstrates an understanding of NHS management and resources.
- oEvidence of effective leadership in and outside medicine
- IT Skills: oDemonstrates information technology skills
- Other: oEvidence of achievement outside medicine
Commitment to specialty
Essential
- oShows initiative / drive / enthusiasm (self-starter, motivated, shows curiosity, initiative)
- oDemonstrable interest in and understanding of the specialty
- oCommitment to personal and professional development
- oEvidence of attendance at organised teaching and training programme
Desirable
- oExtracurricular activities / achievements relevant to the specialty
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UCLH
Queen Square
London
WC1N 3BG
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
