Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Neurology - Epilepsy

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The closing date is 21 September 2025

GUY''S AND ST. THOMAS'' HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUSTSenior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Neurology6 month FTCPaediatric Epilepsy (1 x WTE post)This post sit within the Complex Epilepsy Service andis due to start in

March 2026 until September 2026.Main duties of the job

The trainee will be exposed to a wide variety of epilepsy syndromes and related conditions, in both the outpatient and inpatient settings. The post will offer opportunities to develop skills in multidisciplinary management of childhood epilepsy and in the use and interpretation of neuro-imaging methods, epilepsy genetics and neurophysiological tests.Please refer to Job Description for further information.About us

The Evelina complex epilepsy service is a tertiary service involved in the provision of services for children with epilepsy throughout the region alongside members of the South East Thames Paediatric Epilepsy Group, SETPEG. We provide access to the full range of therapeutic options and contribute to local and national quality improvement initiatives for epilepsy services. We are actively involved in the provision of Education and Training to Parents and children affected by epilepsy within the region, Junior team members and trainees (all disciplines) and Multidisciplinary colleagues within Children''s Neurosciences, ELCH more widely and within the SETPEG regional network. We are multidisciplinary and non-discriminatory, providing child and family centred care.The broader Children''s Neurosciences Service runs a large number of specialist and multidisciplinary clinics, widening the clinical exposure for a successful candidate.All Fellow posts are clinical appointments, but the department has a strong academic record, and development of a research interest will be encouragedAs an organisation we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This means that some staff groups will increasingly be asked to work a more flexible shift pattern so that we can offer services in the evenings or at weekends.Job responsibilities

These post is available from the beginning of March 2026 for a period of 6 months. Successful candidates will be exposed to a wide variety of neurological conditions both acute and chronic in both the outpatient and inpatient settings. All posts will offer opportunities to develop skills in multidisciplinary management of childhood neurology and in the use and interpretation of neuro-imaging methods, and neurophysiological tests.Please contact Drs Daniel E Lumsden and Despoina Mandelenaki for further details of the available posts daniel.lumsden@nhs.net and despoina.mandelenaki@nhs.netPerson Specification

Qualifications and Training

Full GMC Registration and hold a licence to practiceHigher degree - MD or PhD in related subjectClinical Experience

Comprehensive clinical experience in inpatient and outpatient paediatric neurologyPrior experience in the management of patients relevant to the Paediatric Neurology, including more sub-specialist areasKnowledge and Skills

Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary teamAbility to prioritise a varied workload and work under pressure to meet deadlines whilst maintaining a high level of quality whilst maintaining a high level of qualityAbility to perform child neurological examinationAbility to exercise initiativeAdvanced IT skillsOther

Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical CouncilEvidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk managementResearch,Teaching and Management

Research: Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical researchTeaching: Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate trainingManagement: Evidence of understanding of the role of clinical managementResearch: Evidence of original researchResearch: Publication(s) in peer reviewed journalManagement: Evidence of leadership in the development of clinical servicesTeaching: Teaching qualificationManagement: Evidence of delivery of service changeDisclosure 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.Guy''s and St Thomas'' NHS Foundation ..... full job details .....