Neurovascular Clinical Fellow | University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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

Job summary

A leading UK hospital is inviting applications for a Clinical Fellowship in Neurovascular Neurosurgery. This full-time position is based at a renowned hospital and focuses on participation in clinics, managing neurovascular patients, and supervising trainees. It's an excellent opportunity for a neurosurgical trainee to gain valuable experience in a prominent center of excellence. The fellowship is ideal for enhancing skills in neurovascular surgery with potential for further development.

Qualifications

• Post-CCT (or equivalent) neurosurgical trainee.
• Experience in neurovascular surgery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participation in neurosurgery clinics.
• Post-operative management of neurovascular patients.
• Supervision and development of trainee doctors.

Job description

Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellowship in Neurovascular Neurosurgery. This is a full‑time post based at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN), part of University College London Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH).

The NHNN is an internationally renowned hospital for clinical practice and world‑class clinical research in neurosciences and is closely associated with the Institute of Neurology (ION). The Victor Horsley Department of Neurosurgery provides a comprehensive elective and emergency neurosurgical service for the UCLH Trust and the surrounding community.

Responsibilities

Participation in neurosurgery clinics, peri‑operative and post‑operative management of neurovascular patients and being an integral member of the neurovascular multidisciplinary team. The role also includes dedicated time for professional supervision and development of trainee/junior doctors, undertaking research, publishing in peer‑reviewed journals and presenting at national and/or international conferences.

Training and Development

The fellowship is a fixed‑term, 12‑month post (with a possible second year) suitable for a post‑CCT (or equivalent) neurosurgical trainee wishing to develop skills in neurovascular neurosurgery in a major centre of excellence. The post is an ideal stepping‑stone for an experienced trainee to gain further experience in neurovascular surgery.

Trust Information

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) provides academically led acute and specialist services across eight sites, including:

• University College Hospital (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

Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full Person Specification and additional information on responsibilities. The vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date due to anticipated high volumes of applications.

Advert closes Sunday 21 Dec 2025.