Job summary
Higher Clinical Fellow (ST3+) - Neurorehabilitation Medicine University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) Leicester | 12-month fixed term. Start: ASAP University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is recruiting a Higher Clinical Fellow (ST3+) in Neurorehabilitation Medicine to join our well-established and supportive specialist rehabilitation service. This post offers an excellent opportunity for doctors with MRCP who are seeking to develop advanced clinical, leadership, and research skills in inpatient neurorehabilitation, including acquired brain injury and complex neurological conditions. The role is primarily based at Leicester General Hospital, with cross-site working across UHL hospitals as required by service needs.

Main duties of the job
What the role offers

• 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

About us
ABOUT UHL, OUR VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS

Our new strategy, 'Leading in healthcare, trusted in communities' was developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners and is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals: high-quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, and research and education excellence. And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all: we are compassionate, we are proud, we are inclusive, and we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

Details
Date posted: 17 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £67,325 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 358-7954476-ESM
Job locations: University Hospitals of Leicester NHS trust, Infirmary Square, Leicester, LE1 5WW, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Who should apply

• 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
Commitment to Trust Values
Essential

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

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

Experience
Essential

• NHS / UK Experience

Desirable

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

Skills
Essential

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

Disclosure 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).