Description
Post / Peri CCT Advanced Clinical Training Fellowships in Movement Disorders UK 2026
Applications are invited from UK Neurology Specialist Trainees who wish to undertake advanced clinical training in Movement Disorders (MD) at an UK hospital and who anticipate a career in MD in the UK. Each post is for 1 year pro rata. The starting date will be set at the choice of the successful candidate preferably in 2026 or early 2027. Posts are open to candidates who have completed or are within 3 months of completing their neurology CCT at the time of starting the fellowship. Part time applications are welcome. Working jointly across 1-2 UK sites is also welcome.
The candidate should:
in advance of the application, approach a named clinical UK MD supervisor of their choice, to jointly prepare their application, stating their personal development needs in MD, and the UK hospital(s) of their choice at which they wish to work for the fellowship.
complete and submit the (i) Association of British Neurologists (ABN) Approval of Advanced Clinical Training Fellowship Host Application Template – details here: https://www.theabn.org/page/advanced-ctf
state clearly the topics that he / she wishes to cover in an Advanced Clinical MD Fellowship which are over and above standard CCT training. It is expected that the MD training should be both broad and in depth. The fellowship can be flexible for an individual to develop clinical skills expected for independent clinical practice in the UK at consultant level for all MDs. A small component of general neurology, and on call for general neurology, is optional. A previous research degree is desirable but not mandatory.
also submit a (ii) CV, and (iii) personal statement stating how a Post CCT Advanced Clinical Fellowship in MD will aid him/her in their future plans.
After submitting all 3 documents, candidates will be shortlisted. Selection will be by interview. After 12 months (if full time, or pro rata if part time), on successful completion of the components submitted, and appraisal, the ABN will provide a letter of completion of UK Post CCT Advanced Clinical Training Fellowship in MD.
Salary will attempt to match that of a final year Specialist Trainee. Funding for these posts is via separate generous donations from (i) Abbott and (ii) Parkinson’s UK to the ABN Movement Disorders Specialist Interest Group. The fellowship application process is identical and candidates should not state a preference.
Prospective candidates are invited to contact Dr Christopher Kobylecki, Chair ABN MD Specialist Interest Group (Christopher.Kobylecki@nca.nhs.uk), Professor Mike Samuel, Chair of ABN MD Advisory Group (m.samuel@nhs.net), or Dr Amit Batia, Chair ABN Education Committee (a.batla@ucl.ac.uk) for informal discussions.
The closing date for applications is 31 03 2026 with interviews anticipated in May 2026. Please email completed ABN Approval of Advanced Clinical Training Fellowship Host Application Template, CV and personal statement to Dr Christopher Kobylecki, Chair UK Movement Disorders Specialist Interest Group. (Christopher.Kobylecki@nca.nhs.uk).
Requirements
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