King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Post CCT Fellow in Functional Neurological Disorder

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Job summary

This is a Post CCT Fellowship in Functional Neurological Disorder for neurologists. The remit of the postholder will be to work within the multi-disciplinary team providing specialist care for patients with FND, while also supporting the implementation and evaluation of a new care pathway and contributing to education across the regional network.

The fellowship will provide clinical training and experience to allow the fellow to practice independently as a specialist in FND. Alongside this, the postholder will develop skills in action research, service development, and education. There will also be optional exposure to another subspecialty area of neuropsychiatry, depending on individual interest.

Main duties of the job

Provide a clinical service for patients with FND, including new assessments, follow-up, and ward referrals.

Participate in MDT meetings and contribute to collaborative formulation and management planning.

Provide education, support and supervision for clinicians across the FNDExSEL network.

Contribute to service evaluation and pathway development through data collection, analysis and action research.

Undertake optional specialist clinic sessions in another area of neuropsychiatry (e.g. epilepsy, movement disorders, brain injury, autoimmune encephalitis, or cognitive disorders).

Engage in postgraduate teaching and support the wider academic programme.

Contribute to audit, clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives.

Undertake personal study, with the option to attend elements of the MSc in Clinical Neuropsychiatry at KCL.

About us

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Details

Date posted

11 December 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£73,992 a year per annum plus London allowance

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

213-DivisionC-7674454

Job locations

King's College Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS


Job description

Job responsibilities

Summary of activities:

FND new assessment clinics (KCH, SLaM)

Follow-up clinic (telephone)

Ward referrals session

MDTs

Clinic administration

Education/support for FNDExSEL clinicians

Data collection/analysis for service evaluation

Optional specialist clinic

Private study

Job description

Job responsibilities

Summary of activities:

FND new assessment clinics (KCH, SLaM)

Follow-up clinic (telephone)

Ward referrals session

MDTs

Clinic administration

Education/support for FNDExSEL clinicians

Data collection/analysis for service evaluation

Optional specialist clinic

Private study

Person Specification

Assessment

Essential

  • Full registration with GMC
  • Broad experience in neurology or psychiatry, with exposure to functional neurological symptoms
  • Experience of conducting or supporting clinical research

Desirable

  • Specific FND/neuropsychiatry experience during neurology training
Person Specification

Assessment

Essential

  • Full registration with GMC
  • Broad experience in neurology or psychiatry, with exposure to functional neurological symptoms
  • Experience of conducting or supporting clinical research

Desirable

  • Specific FND/neuropsychiatry experience during neurology training

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS


Employer's website

https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS


Employer's website

https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Neurology Service Manager

Rob Durant

rob.durant@nhs.net

02032993645

Details

Date posted

11 December 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£73,992 a year per annum plus London allowance

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

213-DivisionC-7674454

Job locations

King's College Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS


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