King’s Neurolab (KNL) Junior Clinical Research Fellow in Neurosurgery
Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Junior Clinical Fellow. Contract: Fixed term 6 months (possible extension). Hours: Full time 40 hours per week with on‑call commitment. Job ref 213‑DivisionC‑8012089.
Employer: King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Site: King’s College Hospital, Town: London. Salary: £52,656 per annum plus London allowance.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide 24‑hour cover over Neuro HDU (Kinnier Wilson) and Neurosurgery (Murray Falconer). Clinical support is continuous with neurointensive care consultants during the week and neuroanaesthetists on weekends.
Two formal ward rounds are performed daily. The appointee will assist in the Anaesthetic Pre‑assessment Clinic of the neurosurgical department, which runs daily.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Day‑to‑day care of patients admitted to the neurosurgical department: admission, clinical examination, coordination of investigations, liaison with senior colleagues, and pre‑assessment of elective neurosurgical patients.
JCFs will be rostered to attend neurosurgical operating theatres and teaching clinics regularly. A robust programme of educational supervision and teaching is available, aimed at ST1‑3 level trainees. The department has a strong record of career advancement for previous jcf holders.
Person specification
Education / Qualifications
- GMC registration
- Degree from a recognised medical school
- PhD, MD (original research)
- MRCP I, MRCS I, or FRCA (Primary)
- ALS (or equivalent) within 2 years
- Research experience, presentations, publications
- Previous experience at SHO/JCF level
Skills / Knowledge / Ability
- Knowledge of the current clinical governance framework and a commitment to continuous professional development
- Ability to work independently where appropriate
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Academic awards and honours
- Demonstrated breadth of experience and awareness in and outside of specialty medicine
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