Job summary This is an exciting opportunity for a resident doctorconsidering a career in neurology to gain experience in clinical research, while continuing training in neurology. The post holder will divide their time equally between research and clinical duties. The post is suitable for doctors coming to the end of their IMT training or in higher specialist training who want to take time out of full-time clinical work and develop research skills. The post will be equally shared between clinical neurology research and clinical experience and teaching. Within research, the post holder will support the current research team of nurses, co-ordinators and principal investigators to build on our strong foundations. They will support the expansion of our portfolio of early phase trials through our recently awarded NIHR Clinical Research Facility. The role will include recruiting to and following up participants in research studies and supporting the research nurses with portfolio management. The postholder will work closely with the principal investigators of the studies they are assigned to. This will enable dedicated teaching time as well as clinic-based work to continue with training requirements. Within clinical neurology, the post holder will be part of the neurology junior doctors' team at a registrar level, attending wards, clinics and on call services in stroke and neurology. Main duties of the job The role will be split 50:50 between research and clinical duties. A detailed timetable will be agreed with the post holder. The Clinical Research Fellow will be supporting clinical research studies in motor neuron disease, neuromuscular diseases, epilepsy and dementia. They will be responsible for recruitment and maintaining governance of trials as well as helping set up new studies. To undertake appropriate clinical evaluation of the patients and other tasks for effective running of the research e.g., informed consent, administering rating scales, lumbar punctures To attend research meetings and seminars within the group and at scientific conferences To assist the Band 7 research nurse in governance and set up of clinical trials To undertake any necessary training and/or development To plan and contribute to the writing of future research proposals for funding and fellowship applications Attend relevant clinics e.g. MND, neuromuscular or dementia, for clinical and research development advances The Clinical Neurology role will depend on the rotation in the post. There will be opportunity for clinic-based work, acute stroke unit care as well as acute and regional neurology work through the 2 years. About us St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce. Date posted 23 April 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £41,750 to £64,288 a year Per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 200-SNCT-712823-7113069-JT Job locations St George's Hospital Blackshaw Rd London SW17 0QT Job description Job responsibilities The role will be split 50:50 between research and clinical duties. A detailed timetable will be agreed with the post holder. The Clinical Research Fellow will be supporting clinical research studies in motor neuron disease, neuromuscular diseases, epilepsy and dementia. They will be responsible for recruitment and maintaining governance of trials as well as helping set up new studies. To undertake appropriate clinical evaluation of the patients and other tasks for effective running of the research e.g., informed consent, administering rating scales, lumbar punctures To attend research meetings and seminars within the group and at scientific conferences To assist the Band 7 research nurse in governance and set up of clinical trials To undertake any necessary training and/or development To plan and contribute to the writing of future research proposals for funding and fellowship applications Attend relevant clinics e.g. MND, neuromuscular or dementia, for clinical and research development advances The Clinical Neurology role will depend on the rotation in the post. There will be opportunity for clinic-based work, acute stroke unit care as well as acute and regional neurology work through the 2 years. On call duties All registrars who are on the on call rota are resident on call. The main rota is a 1 in 18 shift system with 1 in 18 nights. Prospective cover applies within neurology and stroke medicine. Additional on call shifts may be available covering other registrars absence and extra shifts as needed in the evenings and weekends. Sometimes on-call rota slots are shared. The clinical duties are to: cover the neurology/stroke wards see neurology/stroke referrals, including thrombolysis/thrombectomy calls contribute to the neurology/stroke on-call rotas (see below) attend outpatient neurology/stroke clinics (see below) teach medical students and other staff on the unit. attend the weekly multidisciplinary meetings. contribute to departmental research/audit/governance projects Outpatient clinics Neurology and stroke outpatient clinics are held in the Atkinson Morley Wing OPD which has 12 examination rooms. Each registrar will have the opportunity to do clinics. There are specialised clinics in all neurological subspecialties. Registrars have the opportunity to observe and assist in these, as well as to observe the recording and interpretation of electroencephalography and other techniques of evoked potentials, including auditory, visual, somatosensory and brainstem. Job description Job responsibilities The role will be split 50:50 between research and clinical duties. A detailed timetable will be agreed with the post holder. The Clinical Research Fellow will be supporting clinical research studies in motor neuron disease, neuromuscular diseases, epilepsy and dementia. They will be responsible for recruitment and maintaining governance of trials as well as helping set up new studies. To undertake appropriate clinical evaluation of the patients and other tasks for effective running of the research e.g., informed consent, administering rating scales, lumbar punctures To attend research meetings and seminars within the group and at scientific conferences To assist the Band 7 research nurse in governance and set up of clinical trials To undertake any necessary training and/or development To plan and contribute to the writing of future research proposals for funding and fellowship applications Attend relevant clinics e.g. MND, neuromuscular or dementia, for clinical and research development advances The Clinical Neurology role will depend on the rotation in the post. There will be opportunity for clinic-based work, acute stroke unit care as well as acute and regional neurology work through the 2 years. On call duties All registrars who are on the on call rota are resident on call. The main rota is a 1 in 18 shift system with 1 in 18 nights. Prospective cover applies within neurology and stroke medicine. Additional on call shifts may be available covering other registrars absence and extra shifts as needed in the evenings and weekends. Sometimes on-call rota slots are shared. The clinical duties are to: cover the neurology/stroke wards see neurology/stroke referrals, including thrombolysis/thrombectomy calls contribute to the neurology/stroke on-call rotas (see below) attend outpatient neurology/stroke clinics (see below) teach medical students and other staff on the unit. attend the weekly multidisciplinary meetings. contribute to departmental research/audit/governance projects Outpatient clinics Neurology and stroke outpatient clinics are held in the Atkinson Morley Wing OPD which has 12 examination rooms. Each registrar will have the opportunity to do clinics. There are specialised clinics in all neurological subspecialties. Registrars have the opportunity to observe and assist in these, as well as to observe the recording and interpretation of electroencephalography and other techniques of evoked potentials, including auditory, visual, somatosensory and brainstem. Person Specification Qualifications Essential oMB BChir (or equivalent) oMRCP(UK) (or a waiver) This may be waived on very well written applications oGMC registration Desirable oBA or BSc (or equivalent) oMD or PhD Clinical Skills Essential oExperience in Neurology or Stroke Medicine Management Skills Essential oWillingnesstocontributeto management Audit Skills Essential oPrevious audit oWillingness to participate in the clinical audit programme Desirable oTo be computer literate Clinical Governance Essential oTo have an understanding of the basic principles of clinical governance Desirable oCommitted to monitoring and improving clinical quality oTo build a clinical practice which is evidence based Teaching Skills Essential oMust be an enthusiastic teacher oInterestedinteachingboth undergraduates & postgraduates Academic Achievement Essential oDemonstrable research interest oEvidence of academic distinction Desirable oPapers presented at national and international meetings oPeer reviewed publications oPrevious research experience Personal Skills Essential oAbility to work as a member of a team oEvidence of good communication skills oEvidence of organisationand motivation oProbity Physical Requirements Essential oPre-evaluation health screening Person Specification Qualifications Essential oMB BChir (or equivalent) oMRCP(UK) (or a waiver) This may be waived on very well written applications oGMC registration Desirable oBA or BSc (or equivalent) oMD or PhD Clinical Skills Essential oExperience in Neurology or Stroke Medicine Management Skills Essential oWillingnesstocontributeto management Audit Skills Essential oPrevious audit oWillingness to participate in the clinical audit programme Desirable oTo be computer literate Clinical Governance Essential oTo have an understanding of the basic principles of clinical governance Desirable oCommitted to monitoring and improving clinical quality oTo build a clinical practice which is evidence based Teaching Skills Essential oMust be an enthusiastic teacher oInterestedinteachingboth undergraduates & postgraduates Academic Achievement Essential oDemonstrable research interest oEvidence of academic distinction Desirable oPapers presented at national and international meetings oPeer reviewed publications oPrevious research experience Personal Skills Essential oAbility to work as a member of a team oEvidence of good communication skills oEvidence of organisationand motivation oProbity Physical Requirements Essential oPre-evaluation health screening Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address St George's Hospital Blackshaw Rd London SW17 0QT Employer's website https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)