Research Clinical Fellow Neurosurgery Barking Havering and Redbridge Univ Hospitals NHS Trust

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust; Romford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Une opportunité unique de bénéficier d'un fellowship de recherche clinique junior au sein d'une équipe interdisciplinaire, montrant l'innovation dans la neurotechnologie. Les fellows travailleront à la fois sur des responsabilités cliniques et de recherche, contribuant ainsi à des projets majeurs sur le dispositif Forest 1, soutenu par une importante subvention de recherche. Ce rôle est idéal pour un résident motivé, désireux d'approfondir son intérêt pour la neuroscience clinique et la recherche.

Qualifications

• Médecin résident post-fondation avec un intérêt en neurosciences cliniques.
• Connaissance de l'imagerie neuroanatomique avancée et des tests cognitifs.
• Expérience préalable en recherche clinique est un plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordonner les soins cliniques à Queens Hospital et participer à des études de recherche.
• Diriger un projet de recherche aligné pendant le fellowship.
• Engagement dans le recrutement et les sessions expérimentales.

Skills

Clinical Neuroscience

Research Background

Ultrasound Technology

Education

Post-Foundation Program

Job description

The ARIA Junior Clinical Research Fellowships (JRF) are a unique opportunity to work at the cutting edge of brain-computer interface (BCI) technology and cognitive neuroscience. Powered by a landmark £6.5 million research grant from the Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA), the role places you at the forefront of translating a new class of therapeutic BCI for brain network disorders. As an ARIA JRF, you will be part of an inter-disciplinary team working on the Forest 1 device, which leverages ultrasound's unique tissue penetration properties to allow whole-brain high-resolution imaging and multi-target neuromodulation. JRFs dedicate half their time to clinical work and half to research.

This is the perfect opportunity for a post-foundation program resident doctor with an interest in clinical neuroscience and a strong research background.

Role Details

• The ARIA Junior Clinical Research Fellowships (JRFs) are 12-month hybrid positions, including 50% clinical work and 50% research.
• Clinical responsibilities include ward cover, attending theatre, and SHO on-call shifts at Queens Hospital.
• Research responsibilities involve delivering the Forest 1 device study in participants who have had a decompressive craniectomy, including recruitment and experimental sessions with advanced neuroimaging and cognitive/psychiatric testing across two sites in London.
• Each JRF will lead an aligned research project during their fellowship.

Our organization is committed to continuous improvement. We were the most improved NHS Trust in England for A&E performance in 2023/24, are no longer in special measures, and our CEO, Matthew Trainer, was named the top CEO by the Health Service Journal. We are emerging as a centre of excellence for neurotechnology research, being the only NHS Trust awarded a prestigious ARIA grant, the largest in our history, positioning us at the forefront of therapeutic brain-computer interface technology. The neurosurgical department at Queens Hospital, one of the busiest in North London, hosts this innovative role.

For more information, please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Applications should be made online. For assistance or inquiries, contact Ayesha Mahmood, Recruitment Advisor, at 01708 435000 ext 8617. The closing date for applications is Thursday, 29 May 2025.

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