Clinical Lecturer/Clinical Associate Professor

The Queen Square Brain Bank (QSBB), based in the Department of Clinical and Movement Neurosciences in the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, is seeking an outstanding Neuropathologist to join the neuropathology research and diagnostic service at the QSBB and the RLW BRAIN Programme. This is a ten programmed activity (PA) post with UCL as the lead employer: 5 PA academic duties in the Department of Clinical and Movement Neurosciences and 5 PA clinical duties at the Division of Neuropathology at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery.

As an Honorary Consultant Neuropathologist, you are expected to have a substantial commitment to the diagnostic work at the Division of Neuropathology; this includes an appropriate contribution to the diagnostic neuropathological work, administration, training, and teaching carried out in the Division of Neuropathology. You will also be on the on-call neuropathology rota of the Division of Neuropathology, the frequency of which will be determined according to the requirements of the hospital.

You will participate in surgical neuropathology reporting, which is set out in a rotational arrangement between all consultants. We expect that you will take part in additional diagnostic subspecialty. There is a significant demand for adult muscle pathology (supporting current single-handed consultant), and contribution to this subspecialty would be expected. We also expect participation in other clinical and professional activities, such as clinical audit, quality improvement, clinical governance, educational supervision, contribution to digital pathology support in the Division, engagement with the British neuropathology Society and their committees.

An Honorary Consultant contract will be awarded by the UCLH NHS Foundation Trust, for which a DBS check will be required.

If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online, or have any queries regarding the application process, please contact the Institute of Neurology HR Team (ion.hradmin at ucl.ac.uk).

Application deadline: 23:59, 22 June 2026.

To apply, please upload a current CV, complete the online application form, and use the supporting statement section or upload a cover letter to outline how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role. Please do not upload any additional attachments as these will not be considered by the selection panel.

You will have a medical degree and higher academic degree (e.g., MD/MS or PhD), Specialist registration with a license to practise with the General Medical Council or be eligible for registration within six months of interview, and Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists (or equivalent). Wide experience in Neuropathology, specialist expertise in the neuropathology of neurodegenerative diseases, experience of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level, and knowledge of the requirements of the Human Tissue Act and ethical requirements of brain banking are also essential for this role.

Additionally, candidates wishing to be appointed at Clinical Associate Professor level will need to evidence significant achievements in original research, a proven ability to carry out high quality original research, and the ability to manage and supervise staff.

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits; visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

Customer advert reference: B02-10535

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