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Job overview

Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Research Fellowship in Hydrocephalus Neurosurgery. This is a full-time post based at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN), which is part of University College London Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH).

The NHNN is an internationally renowned hospital for clinical practice and world-class clinical research in neurosciences. It is also closely associated with the Institute of Neurology (ION). Together, the NHNN and ION are regarded as the premier neurosciences centre in the UK. The Victor Horsley Department of Neurosurgery provides a comprehensive elective and emergency neurosurgical service for the UCLH Trust, a large area of North Central and West London and its associated hospitals and the local community/GPs. In addition, there are large numbers of National and International referrals to specialist Neurosurgical services.

This is a full time clinical academic post, designed to fit the requirement of young investigators at an early stage of their surgical career, who are keen to learn research methodology, with overall plan to progress into neurosurgical career. The applicant is encouraged to pursue a higher degree in the field of hydrocephalus research and cerebrospinal fluid dynamics research. The post is full time and does not involve on call commitment or banding.

Main duties of the job

The main duties are: to assist in the running of a clinical studies and trials and to assist in applying for research grants for new trials. The post holder will have the opportunity to gain extensive experience of clinical trial conduct, clinical aspects of hydrocephalus, study design and research methodology. The post holder must complete Good Clinical Practice training prior to commencing the post. The post holder will participate in a weekly MDT that is focused on people with hydrocephalus during this time to acquire extensive experience in the diagnosis and management hydrocephalus.

We are committed to providing a supportive learning environment in order to maximise the career potential of the successful candidate.

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.     

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 Neurosurgery  
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals  
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building  
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine   
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre   
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases  
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street  

We 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.    

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.