Senior Neurology Research Fellow - Trials & Training

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is offering a Senior Clinical Fellow post for neurology-focused clinical neuroscience training. The role combines structured educational opportunities with supervised clinical practice and contribution to ongoing research in neurodegeneration and neurological trials.

The post is fixed-term for 12 months, commencing February 2027, with on-call inpatient responsibilities across neurology, stroke, neurosurgery and spine.

Qualifications

• Interest in neurology with clinical and research focus.
• Candidates should be able to perform lumbar punctures to high standard.
• Passage of MRCP exams suitable to progress to ST3+.

Responsibilities

• Act as sub-investigator for phase 1–4 neurological drug trials.
• Participate in on-call inpatient work across neurology, stroke, neurosurgery and spine.
• Contribute to audits and educational meetings within the department.
• Engage with Wessex research fellow training and associate PI schemes.

Skills

Neurology interest

Lumbar puncture proficiency

MRCP exams in progress

On-call experience

Education

Higher specialty exams (FRCP/FRCS/FRCA)

Job description

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is offering a Senior Clinical Fellow post for neurology-focused clinical neuroscience training. The role combines structured educational opportunities with supervised clinical practice and contribution to ongoing research in neurodegeneration and neurological trials.

The post is fixed-term for 12 months, commencing February 2027, with on-call inpatient responsibilities across neurology, stroke, neurosurgery and spine.