Job summary
Applications are invited for a full-time Clinical Research Fellow post in Neurosurgery, commencing in August 2025 for a fixed term of three years. This post is aimed at neurosurgical registrars with an interest in Gamma Knife radiosurgery and the application of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in clinical practice.
The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN) is internationally recognised for its excellence in clinical care and research in neurosciences. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team at NHNN, Amethyst Radiotherapy, and the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, offering unparalleled opportunities for research and professional development.
Research Focus
This post provides an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in skull base surgery, Gamma Knife radiosurgery and AI/machine learning applications in neurosurgery. The role is for full-time research dedicated to academic activities, including data collection and analysis, manuscript preparation, grant writing, and collaborative research projects. Candidates will be encouraged to pursue a PhD during their tenure.
Main duties of the job
Person Specification
The ideal candidate will have:o Clinical experience in neurosurgery at registrar level.o A strong interest in research methodology and data analysis.o Excellent organisational and communication skills.o Commitment to pursuing a PhD in Gamma Knife radiosurgery or AI/machine learning.
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
Qualifications / Certification
Essential
- oRegistered Medical Practitioner
- oCompleted general medical training
- oOn GMC register
Experience
Essential
- oClinical Experience in Neurosurgery at registrar level
- oAn indication of effective research carried out under direction
Desirable
- oExperience of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
- oExperience in data collection, management, analysis and presentation
- oInvolvement in the clinical audit process and an understanding of the aims thereof
Skills/Understanding
Essential
- oExcellent communication skills/verbal and written
- oExcellent organisational skills
- oGood computing skills (database, statistics)
- oAbility and commitment to teach in a clinical and non-clinical setting
- oAbility to provide clinical supervision
- oGood inter-personal skills with an ability to work co-operatively in a multidisciplinary setting
- oAbility to organise and prioritise workload, to delegate responsibility as appropriate and to supervise junior staff
- oCommitted to research and a commitment to quality in the research process
Desirable
- oAbility to administer a teaching programme
- oExcellent presentation and teaching skills
- oUnderstanding of research methodology
Knowledge
Essential
- oAn awareness of key research issues
Desirable
- oKnowledge of the Clinical Governance framework of the NHS (including Research governance) and understanding of current changes in the organisation and management structures of the NHS. Ability to act within these parameters
General
Essential
- oResourceful and able to act on own initiative
- oA very high level of consideration and care for patients and research subjects
- oHigh ethical and professional standards in research, education and clinical practice
Person Specification
Qualifications / Certification
Essential
- oRegistered Medical Practitioner
- oCompleted general medical training
- oOn GMC register
Experience
Essential
- oClinical Experience in Neurosurgery at registrar level
- oAn indication of effective research carried out under direction
Desirable
- oExperience of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
- oExperience in data collection, management, analysis and presentation
- oInvolvement in the clinical audit process and an understanding of the aims thereof
Skills/Understanding
Essential
- oExcellent communication skills/verbal and written
- oExcellent organisational skills
- oGood computing skills (database, statistics)
- oAbility and commitment to teach in a clinical and non-clinical setting
- oAbility to provide clinical supervision
- oGood inter-personal skills with an ability to work co-operatively in a multidisciplinary setting
- oAbility to organise and prioritise workload, to delegate responsibility as appropriate and to supervise junior staff
- oCommitted to research and a commitment to quality in the research process
Desirable
- oAbility to administer a teaching programme
- oExcellent presentation and teaching skills
- oUnderstanding of research methodology
Knowledge
Essential
- oAn awareness of key research issues
Desirable
- oKnowledge of the Clinical Governance framework of the NHS (including Research governance) and understanding of current changes in the organisation and management structures of the NHS. Ability to act within these parameters
General
Essential
- oResourceful and able to act on own initiative
- oA very high level of consideration and care for patients and research subjects
- oHigh ethical and professional standards in research, education and clinical practice
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)
