Kings Neurolab (KNL) Junior Clinical Research Fellow in Neurosurgery

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare organization in London is seeking a Junior Clinical Research Fellow in Neurosurgery for a 12-month fixed-term post. The role encompasses both research and clinical duties, including inpatient care and opportunities to gain higher degrees. Candidates must hold GMC registration and possess relevant experience in a clinical setting. The position offers a competitive salary of £52,656 with a London allowance.

Qualifications

• GMC registration is required for practice.
• A PhD or MD emphasizing original research is recommended.
• Research experience, along with presentations and publications, is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing 24-hour cover over Neuro HDU and Neurosurgery.
• Conduct primary benchside research and run clinical trials.
• Complete Good Clinical Practice training prior to commencing the post.

Skills

Knowledge of clinical governance

Ability to prioritize clinical need

Commitment to teaching

Participation in audit projects

Education

Degree from recognized medical school

GMC registration

PhD, MD (original research)

ALS (or equivalent)

Job description

Go back King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Kings Neurolab (KNL) Junior Clinical Research Fellow in Neurosurgery

The closing date is 09 December 2025

The post holder will work under the direct supervision of one clinical academic and KNL's education lead (Ahilan Kailaya-Vasan). The post includes opportunities to study towards higher degrees and would suit individuals interested in pursuing an academic or a clinical career with an academic interest.

This is a 12-month fixed term clinical academic post. The post holder will work as a Trust grade SHO and will include clinical and research duties, including 2 months of dedicated research time. Clinical duties will include inpatient care and out-of-hours on call duties. The post holder will gain experience in applied translational research and will work closely with clinical research coordinators, research clinicians, scientists and engineers. Academic responsibilities include primary benchside research, running clinical trials, applying for research grants and completing a relevant systematic review. The post holder must complete Good Clinical Practice training prior to commencing the post.

Main duties of the job

The appointees will offer 24h cover over Neuro HDU (Kinnier Wilson) and Neurosurgery (Murray Falconer). There is continuous support by the neurointensive care consultants throughout the working week and by the neuroanaesthetists during the weekends. Two formal ward rounds are performed daily. The appointees will also be expected to assist in the Anaesthetic Preassessment Clinic of the neurosurgical department, which runs daily.

About us

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. 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

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work under the direct supervision of one clinical academic and KNLs education lead (Ahilan Kailaya-Vasan). The post includes opportunities to study towards higher degrees and would suit individuals interested in pursuing an academic or a clinical career with an academic interest.

This is a 12-month fixed term clinical academic post. The post holder will work as a Trust grade SHO and will include clinical and research duties, including 2 months of dedicated research time. Clinical duties will include inpatient care and out-of-hours on call duties. The post holder will gain experience in applied translational research and will work closely with clinical research coordinators, research clinicians, scientists and engineers. Academic responsibilities include primary benchside research, running clinical trials, applying for research grants and completing a relevant systematic review. The post holder must complete Good Clinical Practice training prior to commencing the post.

Kings College Hospital is one of the largest and busiest in London, with a well-established national and international reputation for clinical excellence, innovation and achievement. Our Trust is located on multiple sites serving the economically diverse boroughs of Southwark, Lambeth and Bromley and Bexley. As a major employer with over 10,500 staff we play an important part in helping reduce local, social and health inequalities. The Trust provides a broad range of secondary services, including specialist emergency medicine (e.g. trauma, cardiac and stroke). It works in close collaboration with other health providers in South East London, including CCGs to ensure the sustainability and excellence of services across the area. In recent years, there has been substantial investment in both the facilities and resources of the hospital, which has transformed the quality of care that it now delivers. It also provides a number of leading edge tertiary services, such as liver transplantation, neurosciences, haemato-oncology, foetal medicine, cardiology and cardiac surgery, on a regional and national basis.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

• GMC registration
• Degree from recognized medical school
• PhD, MD (original research)
• ALS (or equivalent) within 2 years
• Research experience, presentations, publications
• Previous experience at SHO/JCF level

Skills/Knowledge/Ability

• Knowledge of the new clinical governance framework and a commitment to continuous professional development
• Evidence of participation and active involvement in an audit project
• Ability to prioritise clinical need
• Academic prizes and honours
• Commitment to teaching undergraduate and Health Care Professionals

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.

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

£52,656 a yearper annum plus London allowance