Clinical Research Fellow in Neurosurgery

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A notable NHS Trust in the UK is seeking Clinical Research Fellows in Neurosurgery for a 12-month fixed-term position. The role involves both clinical and research responsibilities at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. Applicants should have GMC registration and clinical experience at SHO level. Successful candidates will participate in seminars, gain research experience, and contribute to innovative practices. Competitive salary of £52,656 plus London weighting is offered. This position provides a unique opportunity for hands-on learning in an internationally renowned setting.

Qualifications

• Clinical Experience in Neurosurgery at SHO level.
• An indication of effective research carried out under direction.
• Experience in data collection, management, analysis and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out ward rounds and inpatient care.
• Participate in weekly seminars and monthly Brain School.
• Gain extensive experience in applied translational research.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Ability and commitment to teach

Good inter‑personal skills

High ethical and professional standards

Excellent communication skills

Education

Registered Medical Practitioner

Completed general medical training

Full GMC Registration

Job description

Clinical Research Fellow in Neurosurgery

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 07 January 2026

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.

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.

• Weekly seminars by consultant 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, 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.
• 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:

• 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.

Job responsibilities

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.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

• Registered Medical Practitioner
• Completed general medical training
• Full GMC Registration. NB: Non‑UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register by date of appointment.

Experience

• Clinical Experience in Neurosurgery at SHO level
• An indication of effective research carried out under direction
• Experience of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Experience in data collection, management, analysis and presentation
• Involvement in the clinical audit process and an understanding of the aims thereof

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability and commitment to teach in a clinical and non‑clinical setting
• Ability to provide clinical supervision
• Good inter‑personal skills with an ability to work co‑operatively in a multidisciplinary setting
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload, to delegate responsibility as appropriate and to supervise junior staff
• Committed to research and a commitment to quality in the research process
• High ethical and professional standards in research, education and clinical practice
• Ability to administer a teaching programme
• Excellent presentation and teaching skills
• Understanding of research methodology

Communication

• Excellent communication skills/verbal and written

Personal and People Development

• Resourceful and able to act on own initiative
• A very high level of consideration and care for patients and research subjects

Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:

• Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
• Completing all required training and education (both via e‑learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
• Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal.
• Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.

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.

Address

National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UCLH

£52,656 a yearper annum + London weighting (+ out of hours)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

309-UCLH-7235

Job locations

National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UCLH