Senior Clinical Fellow (ST3+) in Neurology Aug 2025-Aug 2026

NHS; Tooting; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Job summary

The Atkinson Morley Regional Neurosciences Centre is the regional neurosciences specialist unit for south-west London and Surrey. Neurosciences used to be based at Atkinson Morley's Hospital in Wimbledon, where the world's first CT scanner was developed by Sir Godfrey Hounsfield and James Ambrose. There are 233 in-patient and day-case beds, eight operating theatres and a range of state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment facilities.

These posts are not recognized for training nor do they attract an NTN. However, they do offer very high-quality experience, a very good grounding in neurology and stroke medicine and provide an excellent opportunity for candidates to gain valuable experience in preparing to apply for neurology or other ST3+ rotations or to enter research.

The department prides itself on its focus on education and training and works very hard to deliver high quality training. In recognition of this, we are consistently one of the highest performing neurosciences units in the UK on the GMC Trainee Surveys. We have an excellent track record of supporting clinical fellows to secure NTNs in neurology or allied disciplines in London or other UK institutions. We will tailor the training available to the needs of each candidate so we can also provide "senior registrar" training for potential candidates who are post-CCT and looking for consultant positions.

Main duties of the job

• The Senior Clinical Fellow (ST3+) duties are to:
• cover the neurology/stroke wards
• see neurology/stroke referrals, including thrombolysis/thrombectomy calls
• contribute to the neurology/stroke on-call rotas
• attend outpatient neurology/stroke clinics
• teach medical students and other staff
• 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.

Registrar rota

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' absences and extra shifts as needed in the evenings and weekends. Sometimes on-call rota slots are shared.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MB BChir (or equivalent)
• MRCP(UK) (or a waiver; this may be waived on very well written applications)
• GMC registration

Desirable

• BA or BSc (or equivalent)
• MD or PhD

Clinical Skills

Essential

• Experience in Neurology or Stroke Medicine

Management Skills

Essential

• Willingness to contribute to management

Audit Skills

Essential

• Previous audit experience
• Willingness to participate in the clinical audit programme

Desirable

• To be computer literate

Academic Achievement

Essential

• Demonstrable research interest
• Evidence of academic distinction

Desirable

• Papers presented at national and international meetings
• Peer-reviewed publications
• Previous research experience

Personal Skills

Essential

• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Evidence of good communication skills
• Evidence of organisation and motivation
• Probity

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address: St George’s Hospital, Blackshaw Road, Tooting, SW17 0QT

Employer's website: https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/