Clinical Fellow in Epilepsy and Sleep Medicine
Posted 21 hours 42 minutes ago by NHS
The closing date is 20 October 2025
Clinic Fellow in Epilepsy and Sleep Medicine at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford
Start Date: 01 December 2025
This post will span the clinical and research gamut of epilepsy and sleep to develop clinical, research and teaching skills for the successful applicant. The position will provide sub-specialist experience in complex epileptology and sleep medicine to consultant level, in addition to epilepsy research.
Main duties of the job:
- Clinical: The Fellow will be expected to see new and follow-up patients at two OUHFT outpatient clinics per week at the Department of Neurology, John Radcliffe Hospital West Wing.
- Teaching and Research: We will expect the Epilepsy and Sleep Fellow to actively contribute to clinical epileptology research.
About us:
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country.
Job responsibilities:
- Clinical: The Fellow will be expected to attend the Epilepsy Surgery MDT and present their own cases for discussion.
- Teaching and Research: The Fellow will work closely with the Neurosciences research team to deliver on the breadth of studies encompassed by the Oxford epilepsy portfolio.
Person Specification:
Qualifications/ Training:
- Evidence of interest in a Neurologically associated specialty (Adult or Paediatric)
- GMC full registration
- MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
Experience:
- General core medical or Paediatric training completed according to training requirements
Research:
- Ability to undertake direct original clinical research in the neurosciences
Skills:
- Leadership - ability to motivate and aid other members of the team.
- Organisational skills
- Good personal/interpersonal skills
Knowledge:
- Good general medical knowledge at level expected of core medical training according to training requirements
- Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunities employer and promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.