Clinical Fellow – Complex Epilepsy in Neurosurgery

University College London Hospital; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious NHS foundation trust in London is offering a full-time position for a post-CCT Neurosurgery trainee focused on complex epilepsy. The role involves participating in clinics and multidisciplinary meetings, providing an excellent opportunity for specialized training. The position starts in August 2026, with the potential for an extended duration.

Qualifications

• Seeking a focused one-year training in complex epilepsy.
• Previous neurosurgery registrar level experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in epilepsy and neurosurgery clinics.
• Involved in multidisciplinary team meetings.

Education

Post-CCT Neurosurgery training

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We are proud to offer the opportunity to work as part of the team at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery which is part of University College London Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. As part of UCL Partners, we form the largest Academic Health Science Centre in Europe.

This post offers a unique training opportunity. It is suitable for a post-CCT Neurosurgery trainee, who wishes to pursue a focused one-year training in complex epilepsy, allowing her/him to pursue a career in neurosurgery with a special interest in complex epilepsy. The post is a full time appointment.

The fellowship is expected to be for 12 months duration; there may be an option for prolonging this for up to a second year. Please note this post will start in August 2026.

Responsibilities

• The post holder would be expected to participate in the epilepsy and neurosurgery clinics with responsibility of seeing new and follow up patients in association with and being supervised by one of the epilepsy Consultants.
• The post holder is integrally involved in the Multidisciplinary team/ pre-surgical meetings, and is expected to present patients during the meeting, gaining experience in pre-surgical evaluation.

Experience and Qualifications

• We would welcome applications from any candidate whose career progression would be helped by a longer period of Complex Epilepsy experience at registrar level and by candidates with previous neurosurgery registrar level experience.
• This post is suitable for a post-CCT Neurosurgery trainee seeking a focused one-year training in complex epilepsy.

About UCLH

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:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

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.

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Closing information

Advert closes on Sunday 21 Sep 2025.