Senior Clinical Fellow in Neurology | Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the UK is seeking a full-time Senior Clinical Fellow for a 6-month post in the Department of Neurology. The role involves clerking non-elective patients, providing clinical support to inpatients, and performing lumbar punctures. Applicants must have full GMC registration and be willing to participate in the on-call rota. The position offers a range of NHS benefits including flexible working hours, discounts, and excellent pension schemes.

Benefits

Full range of NHS benefits/discounts

Flexible working hours

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme

Free Park & Ride service

On-site nursery

Support in career development

Qualifications

• The postholder must have full GMC registration.
• Ability to perform lumbar punctures is highly desirable.
• Experience in neurology care is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Clerk non-elective patients admitted under neurology.
• Participate in day-to-day management of neurology inpatients.
• Compile electronic discharge summaries.
• Participate in outpatient neurology clinics.

Skills

Clerking non-elective patients

Performing lumbar punctures

Providing clinical support

Education

Full GMC registration with licence to practise

Job description

Applications are invited for a full‑time Senior Clinical Fellow post for 6 months in response to service needs.

Position Overview

This is a 6‑month post working in the Department of Neurology as a Senior Clinical Fellow (ST3/IMT3 equivalent). The postholder will work alongside neurology trainees and junior doctors, with clinical responsibilities that include clerking non‑elective patients admitted under neurology, providing clinical support in the day‑to‑day care and management of neurology inpatients under the supervision of neurology consultants, and completing electronic discharge summaries. The ability to perform lumbar punctures is highly desirable.

The postholder will be expected to participate in the neurology on‑call rota which consists of day shifts on Saturday and Sunday one weekend in six, under the supervision of the on‑call consultant. Provision will be made to allow participation in some outpatient neurology clinics. There is a weekly educational departmental meeting, and an excellent neuroradiology meeting each Thursday morning in which inpatient neuroradiology is discussed.

Clinical Duties

• Clerking non‑elective patients admitted under neurology.
• Providing clinical support in the day‑to‑day care and management of neurology inpatients under the supervision of neurology consultants.
• Compiling electronic discharge summaries.
• Participating in the neurology ST on‑call rota (day shifts on Saturday and Sunday, one weekend in six).
• Performing acute lumbar punctures; LPs are highly desirable. An elective LP list is currently undertaken by the clinical fellowship team, and additional support is required.
• Participating in some outpatient neurology clinics.

General Internal Medicine Work

The postholder will also undertake some General Internal Medicine work: two 2‑week blocks in acute medicine (no nights) within the 6‑month period.

Benefits

• Full range of NHS benefits/discounts.
• Flexible working hours.
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service.
• Multi‑faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site.
• Discounted gym memberships.
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement.
• Wagestream – access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it.
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site.
• Free 24‑hour confidential counselling support.
• On‑site nursery at NNUH Colney Lane.
• On‑site cafés offering staff discounts.
• Support in career development.
• Flexible staff bank.
• Salary Sacrifice schemes (lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics).

Application Requirements

Full GMC registration with licence to practise required on application.

Please see the attached Job Description for the full details of the post and the person specification.

This advert will close when sufficient applications are received. The advert closes on Wednesday 12 Nov 2025.