Job summary
- Main area
- Neuro-rehabilitation
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Junior Clinical Fellow
- Contract
- Fixed term: 6 months (6 months from start date)
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 391-RFL-7620384
- Employer
- Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Free Neurological Rehabilitation Centre
- Town
- Edgware
- Salary
- £52,656 per annum plus London weighting
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/12/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Junior Clinical Fellow in Rehabilitation Medicine
NHS Medical & Dental: Junior Clinical Fellow
Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.
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Job overview
Junior Clinical Fellow – Rehabilitation Medicine Royal Free Hospital Neurorehabilitation Centre, Edgware Community Hospital, London
We are seeking a Junior Clinical Fellow to join our 14-bed Level 2 Neurorehabilitation Unit, caring for patients with moderate complexity neurological injuries. This busy but well-supported department offers the chance to work within a multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, therapists, psychologists, and trainees, under the leadership of a consultant neurologist with registrar support.
The NRC works as an integrated pathway within North Central London ( NCL ) P2 provision for P2 Bedded rehabilitation .
The post provides broad exposure to a range of neurological conditions including complex stroke , alongside access to in-house teaching, audit, and educational activities. Fellows will also have opportunities for specialty exposure and involvement in quality improvement initiatives.
This role is ideally suited to those bridging the gap between foundation and specialty training, or junior doctors seeking to develop their experience in neurology or rehabilitation medicine. Prior NHS clinical experience is essential .
Main duties of the job
This post offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience in neurorehabilitation within a supportive multidisciplinary team. The NRC has 14 beds, admitting patients requiring level 2 rehabilitation, with close liaison to neurology and stroke services across North Central London , including Royal Free London , Barnet and North Middx Hospitals
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide safe, high-quality care for neurorehabilitation inpatients.
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Participate in weekly consultant ward rounds, elective admissions, and patient discharges.
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Lead daily ward rounds on non-consultant days.
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Contribute to multidisciplinary team (MDT) and family meetings.
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Support rapid discharge planning and timely patient reviews.
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Communicate effectively with nursing, therapy, medical staff, and allied health professionals.
- Engage in departmental teaching, audit, CPD, and educational activities.
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Assist in training and supporting junior staff and MDT colleagues.
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Uphold infection prevention and antimicrobial stewardship.
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Participate in clinical governance, audit, guideline development, and risk management and appraisal
- Contribute to the delivery of departmental, Trust and National objectives.
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Undertake occasional duties in emergencies or unforeseen circumstances.
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Support infection prevention & control and antimicrobial stewardship activities.
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Participate as required in CPD and annual appraisal and revalidation
Working for our organisation
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated
army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle.
From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person specification
Education
Essential criteria
- GMC registration
- MBBS or equivalent degree
Desirable criteria
- MRCP(UK) PACES or equivalent
- Additional qualifications e.g. BSc, MSc or equivalent
- Experience at CT/ST1 of managing patients within acute medical specialties
Experience
Essential criteria
- NHS experience
- At least two years clinical experience
Clinical Skills
Essential criteria
- Understanding of evidence based practice, patient safety, and quality improvement initiatives
- Understanding of the basic principles of audit and clinical risk management
- Capacity to manage time and prioritise workload, balance urgent & important demands, follow instructions.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills in English
- Awareness of own limitations & when to ask for help.
RFL Values
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Ann Donnelly
- Job title
- Consultant Neurologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0203 7582465
- Additional information
For informal enquiries or visits , please contact :
Nadia Jeffries
Clinical /operational Lead Rehabilitation
[email protected]
0203 7582465
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