Clinical Fellowship in Movement Disorders/Deep Brain Stimulation

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  • London
  • £65,048 per year
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
Applicants are invited for the Advanced Clinical Training Fellowship in Movement Disorders/Deep Brain Stimulation (Advanced Neurology SPR Level) working at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN), Queen Square. The holder of this post will work as part of the Neurology team of the Unit of Functional NeurosurgeryThe 12-month full time clinical fellowship is available from September 2025.Main duties of the jobThe fellow will support the neurology activity of the consultants of the Unit of Functional Neurosurgery, in particular monitoring patient outcome and programming DBS. They will take part in research projects and audits conducted in the Unit.About usUniversity College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)National Hospital for Neurology and NeurosurgeryRoyal National ENT and Eastman Dental HospitalsUniversity College Hospital Grafton Way BuildingRoyal London Hospital for Integrated MedicineUniversity College Hospital Macmillan Cancer CentreThe Hospital for Tropical DiseasesUniversity College Hospital at Westmoreland StreetWe are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.DetailsDate posted02 September 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeDoctor - otherSalary£65,048 a year Per annum inclusive of London Weighting (no out of hours)ContractFixed termDuration12 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference number309-UCLH-6784Job locationsNational Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (Queen Square)Queen SquareLondonWC1N 3BGJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed applicationCome and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
  • UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH? Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed applicationCome and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
  • UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?Person SpecificationKnowledge and QualificationsEssential
  • Completion of CMT training or equivalent
  • MRCP or equivalent
  • Experience in Neurology
  • Experience of DBS management
  • Full GMC Registration. NB: Non-UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register by date of appointment.
  • Knowledge of confidentiality, data protection, Good Clinical Practice and GDPR
Desirable
  • Experience of the NHS
  • Understanding of research methodology
ExperienceEssential
  • Management of medical or neurology patients
Desirable
  • Clinical Audit
  • Previous data-analysis
Skills and AbilitiesEssential
  • IT proficiency at advanced user level (Spreadsheet, Word Processing, Database, Email)
Desirable
  • Completion of projects, audit, quality improvement and service developments related to Neurology
CommunicationEssential
  • Communicate effectively and compassionately with patients from a diverse range of backgrounds and with diverse clinical and social needs.
  • Excellent written and oral communication with colleagues within a multidisciplinary ethos.
  • Good inter-personal skills with an ability to work co-operatively in a multidisciplinary setting.
Personal and People DevelopmentEssential
  • Takes responsibility for own personal development plan
Person SpecificationKnowledge and QualificationsEssential
  • Completion of CMT training or equivalent
  • MRCP or equivalent
  • Experience in Neurology
  • Experience of DBS management
  • Full GMC Registration. NB: Non-UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register by date of appointment.
  • Knowledge of confidentiality, data protection, Good Clinical Practice and GDPR
Desirable
  • Experience of the NHS
  • Understanding of research methodology
ExperienceEssential
  • Management of medical or neurology patients
Desirable
  • Clinical Audit
  • Previous data-analysis
Skills and AbilitiesEssential
  • IT proficiency at advanced user level (Spreadsheet, Word Processing, Database, Email)
Desirable
  • Completion of projects, audit, quality improvement and service developments related to Neurology
CommunicationEssential
  • Communicate effectively and compassionately with patients from a diverse range of backgrounds and with diverse clinical and social needs.
  • Excellent written and oral communication with colleagues within a multidisciplinary ethos.
  • Good inter-personal skills with an ability to work co-operatively in a multidisciplinary setting.
Personal and People DevelopmentEssential
  • Takes responsibility for own personal development plan

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