Clinical Fellow in Epilepsy and Sleep Medicine

NHS; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS teaching trust in Oxford is seeking a Clinical Fellow in Epilepsy and Sleep Medicine. This role combines clinical and research duties, providing essential experience in complex cases. Candidates should be GMC registered, with core medical training and strong interpersonal skills. The position starts on 1 December 2025 and offers a unique opportunity to contribute to clinical research and teaching within the field.

Qualifications

• Evidence of interest in a Neurologically associated specialty (Adult or Paediatric).
• General core medical or Paediatric training completed according to training requirements.
• Ability to undertake direct original clinical research in the neurosciences.

Responsibilities

• See new and follow-up patients at the outpatient clinics.
• Attend the Epilepsy Surgery MDT and present own cases for discussion.
• Work closely with the Neurosciences research team.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Good personal/interpersonal skills

Education

GMC full registration

MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent

Job description

Clinical Fellow in Epilepsy and Sleep Medicine

The closing date is 20 October 2025

Clinic Fellow in Epilepsy and Sleep Medicine at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford

Start Date: 01 December 2025

This post will span the clinical and research gamut of epilepsy and sleep to develop clinical, research and teaching skills for the successful applicant. The position will provide sub-specialist experience in complex epileptology and sleep medicine to consultant level, in addition to epilepsy research.

Main duties of the job:

• Clinical: The Fellow will be expected to see new and follow-up patients at two OUHFT outpatient clinics per week at the Department of Neurology, John Radcliffe Hospital West Wing.
• Teaching and Research: We will expect the Epilepsy and Sleep Fellow to actively contribute to clinical epileptology research.

About us:

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country.

Job responsibilities:

• Clinical: The Fellow will be expected to attend the Epilepsy Surgery MDT and present their own cases for discussion.
• Teaching and Research: The Fellow will work closely with the Neurosciences research team to deliver on the breadth of studies encompassed by the Oxford epilepsy portfolio.

Person Specification:

Qualifications/ Training:

• Evidence of interest in a Neurologically associated specialty (Adult or Paediatric)
• GMC full registration
• MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent

Experience:

• General core medical or Paediatric training completed according to training requirements

Research:

• Ability to undertake direct original clinical research in the neurosciences

Skills:

• Leadership - ability to motivate and aid other members of the team.
• Organisational skills
• Good personal/interpersonal skills

Knowledge:

• Good general medical knowledge at level expected of core medical training according to training requirements
• Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunities employer and promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.