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Higher Clinical Fellow ST3+ in Neuro Rehabilitation


Location
Salary
£67,325 per annum
Profession
Medical doctor
Grade
Senior
Deadline
28 Jul 2026
Contract Type
Fixed term: 12 months (12 months)
Posted Date
15 Jul 2026
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Job overview

Main duties of the job

  • Hands-on experience in Specialist Neurorehabilitation and Brain Injury Units
  • Day-to-day inpatient management alongside experienced consultants and MDTs
  • Supervision and mentoring of junior resident doctors
  • Active involvement in UKROC data collection
  • Participation in audit, governance, service development, and research

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  • MBBS or equivalent with full GMC registration
  • MRCP Part 1 achieved (full MRCP desirable)
  • At least 2 years’ experience at IMT/Rehabilitation level (UK or overseas)
  • Excellent communication skills and a compassionate, patient‑centred approach
  • Interest in Neurorehabilitation, leadership, and multidisciplinary teamwork

Please see attached Job Description.

Person specification

Skills

Essential

  • All Foundation Competencies should be met (Completion of F2 or CREST form).
  • Demonstratable ability to perform clinical procedures and make clinical decisions a t the level of a ST3+ registrar. (Ie. A scitic tap s & drains, lumbar punctures, ultrasound guided lines, joint aspiration, airway management etc.)

Experience

Essential

  • NHS / UK Experience

Desirable

  • At least 2 years’ experience of working at Neurology IMT level either in the UK or abroad

Qualifications

Essential

  • Must hold at least MRCP Part 1 Qualification
  • MBBS or equivalent
  • Full GMC Registration with a License to Practice

Desirable

  • MRCP Part 1, 2 & PACES (Full Membership)
  • Advanced Life Support

Commitment to Trust Values

Essential

  • Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s Values and Behaviours

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This advert is for Higher Clinical Fellow ST3+ in Neuro Rehabilitation with University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust in Leicester, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Rehabilitation Medicine role. The advertised salary is £67,325 per annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (12 months). The application deadline is 28 Jul 2026.

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