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Job overview
Applications are invited for a full-time Clinical Research Fellow post in Neurosurgery, commencing in August 2025 for a fixed term of three years. This post is aimed at neurosurgical registrars with an interest in Gamma Knife radiosurgery and the application of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in clinical practice.
The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN) is internationally recognised for its excellence in clinical care and research in neurosciences. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team at NHNN, Amethyst Radiotherapy, and the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, offering unparalleled opportunities for research and professional development.
Research Focus
This post provides an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in skull base surgery, Gamma Knife radiosurgery and AI/machine learning applications in neurosurgery. The role is for full-time research dedicated to academic activities, including data collection and analysis, manuscript preparation, grant writing, and collaborative research projects. Candidates will be encouraged to pursue a PhD during their tenure.
Main duties of the job
Person Specification
The ideal candidate will have:
* Clinical experience in neurosurgery at registrar level.
* A strong interest in research methodology and data analysis.
* Excellent organisational and communication skills.
* Commitment to pursuing a PhD in Gamma Knife radiosurgery or AI/machine learning.
Working for our organisation
University 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
Person specification
Qualifications / Certification
Essential criteria
* Registered Medical Practitioner
* Completed general medical training
* On GMC register
Experience
Essential criteria
* Clinical Experience in Neurosurgery at registrar level
* An indication of effective research carried out under direction
Desirable criteria
* Experience of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
* Experience in data collection, management, analysis and presentation
* Involvement in the clinical audit process and an understanding of the aims thereof
Skills/Understanding
Essential criteria
* Excellent communication skills/verbal and written
* Excellent organisational skills
* Good computing skills (database, statistics)
* Ability and commitment to teach in a clinical and non-clinical setting
* Ability to provide clinical supervision
* Good inter-personal skills with an ability to work co-operatively in a multidisciplinary setting
* Ability to organise and prioritise workload, to delegate responsibility as appropriate and to supervise junior staff
* Committed to research and a commitment to quality in the research process
Desirable criteria
* Ability to administer a teaching programme
* Excellent presentation and teaching skills
* Understanding of research methodology
Knowledge
Essential criteria
* An awareness of key research issues
Desirable criteria
* Knowledge of the Clinical Governance framework of the NHS (including Research governance) and understanding of current changes in the organisation and management structures of the NHS. Ability to act within these parameters
General
Essential criteria
* Resourceful and able to act on own initiative
* A very high level of consideration and care for patients and research subjects
* High ethical and professional standards in research, education and clinical practice
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
* Job description (PDF, 608.3KB)
* Functional requirement (PDF, 262.3KB)
* UCLH Values (PDF, 860.9KB)
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