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Clinical Research Fellow in Functional Neurosurgery (Deep Brain Stimulation)

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

⌖ London · United Kingdom

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DECISION SUMMARY

Key facts at a glance

Source reviewed 11 Nov 2026. Verify the current intake with the host.

No exact application window is recorded. Check the host's current call before applying. Recorded status: Current availability unconfirmed; source review 11 Nov 2026. This is not a live vacancy check.

Eligibility
Applications from people needing Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcomed and considered alongside others.
Funding
Salaried fixed-term post: £76,582 a year plus London Weighting Allowance.
Deadline
8 October 2026
Duration
12 months in the first instance, renewable pending performance; the post is described as a two-to-three-year experience.
Hands-on status
Mainly a research post; the fellow may attend clinical sessions and join the on-call rota subject to agreement of research and clinical teams.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

A research-focused post-CCT fellowship in deep brain stimulation working with Prof Ashkan's team at King's College Hospital.

Research on functional neurosurgery and deep brain stimulation (clinical and basic science studies, DBS target anatomy/physiology, workflow and therapy optimisation), assessment and treatment of movement-disorder and intractable-pain patients, multidisciplinary team participation, and attendance at two national/international meetings a year; clinical sessions and on-call by agreement.

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NHS Jobs advert 213-CORP-8279606 (King's College Hospital)Last checked 11 Nov 2026
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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK

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International eligibility

Applications from people needing Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcomed and considered alongside others.

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Training level & pathway

Post-CCT / ST8

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Participation / hands-on scope

Mainly a research post; the fellow may attend clinical sessions and join the on-call rota subject to agreement of research and clinical teams.

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Medical registration & licensing

Person specification: eligible for GMC registration; the advert also says applicants must hold current UK professional registration.

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Language requirement

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Visa & work authorisation

Skilled Worker sponsorship applicants are accepted; overseas applicants must supply criminal record certificates from countries resided in for 12+ months in the past 10 years.

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DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY

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APPLICATION TIMELINE & ROUTE

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Status at last source review
Current availability unconfirmed

Advert posted 24 September 2026 and closed 8 October 2026; the post is a recurring replacement-of-current-fellow appointment, so confirm the next vacancy with the host. The NHS Jobs advert (posted 24 Sep 2026) states this job is now closed.

Commencement
Not recorded · confirm the intended intake
Duration
12 months in the first instance, renewable pending performance; the post is described as a two-to-three-year experience.
Positions
Not recorded · ask about places for the intended intake
Application route
Apply through NHS Jobs.
Standalone deadline
8 October 2026
Official contact
Prof K. Ashkan (k.ashkan@nhs.net)
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ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Published entry requirements.

Clinical or academic eligibility

Senior (ST8 / post-CCT level) neurosurgical trainee: GMC registration eligibility, MB BS or equivalent, FRCS (Neurosurgery) and CCT essential (at least close to completion of CCT); PhD or MD desirable.

Training level

Post-CCT / ST8

Funding and support

Salaried fixed-term post: £76,582 a year plus London Weighting Allowance.

Benefits, fees & relocation

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Benefits
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Licence, examinations, language & visa

Person specification: eligible for GMC registration; the advert also says applicants must hold current UK professional registration. Examination requirements are not recorded in this profile. Language requirements are not recorded in this profile. Skilled Worker sponsorship applicants are accepted; overseas applicants must supply criminal record certificates from countries resided in for 12+ months in the past 10 years.

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HOST INSTITUTION

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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SOURCE & VERIFICATION

Official programme information.

Source
NHS Jobs advert 213-CORP-8279606 (King's College Hospital)
Coverage
Official programme or institutional starting point
Last checked
11 Nov 2026
Editorial status
Source-linked profile
Programme lead
Prof K. Ashkan (academic lead)
Accreditation / recognition
Not recorded · confirm with the host or accreditor
Planned editorial review
11 May 2027
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