Location: London (King’s College Hospital (KCH) and Guy’s Hospital Cancer Centre)
Department: Neurology
Salary: up to £76,516.76
Duration: 12 months (Fixed Term Contract)
Advertising End Date: 10 May 2026
Interview date: TBC
Start date: August 2026
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Key Information
The Tessa Jowell Neurology Fellowship
The TJ Neurology Fellowship is an exceptional training opportunity aimed at clinicians nearing the completion of their training in neurology, who want to develop a specialist interest in neuro-oncology. They will gain expertise in all aspects of the diagnosis and management of neuro-oncology patients. The fellowship provides a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary approach to the treatment and research of brain tumours, preparing fellows to deliver high-quality patient care and develop the skills to lead high-impact research and trials.
The successful candidate will be based at the Regional Neuro-oncology unit at King’s College Hospital (KCH) and Guy’s Hospital Cancer Centre. The Unit is a Tessa Jowell Centre of Excellence and provides team-based care in all aspects of neuro-oncology delivered by a large multi-disciplinary team. The post will be supervised by Dr Gerald Finnerty, Senior Lecturer and Honorary Consultant Neurologist.
Key Benefits:
- Gain experience in holistic brain tumour management in a prestigious and recognised Centre of Excellence.
- Develop expertise in the management of primary or secondary tumours involving the nervous system, neurological complication of brain cancer treatments and long-term follow-up of patients with low grade CNS tumours.
- Engage with and learn from a multi-disciplinary team including neurologists, neurosurgeons, oncologists, radiologists, and pathologists.
- Develop the necessary research skills and experience to become a leader in neuro-oncology research and trials, with opportunities to network with leading principal investigators across the UK working on innovative and cutting research.
- Receive mentorship and guidance from leading experts in neuro-oncology and neurology.
- Work with the Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission across their varied programme portfolio to deliver a new national strategy for brain tumours treatment, care and research.
Eligibility Criteria
- Completion or near-completion of training in neurology.
- Demonstrated experience and skills relevant to neuro-oncology.
- Interest in pursuing a clinical academic career focused on neuro-oncology.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
Application Process
Please click here to access the full fellowship guidance document
The application window for the 2025 TJBCM Neurology Fellowship opens on 09 April 2026 and closes on the 10 May 2026. The Fellowship start date will be in August 2026.
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Application Requirements:
Completed application form
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Contact Information
For more information on available neuro-oncology research projects, please contact:
Gerald Finnerty (gerald.finnerty@kcl.ac.uk) .
For more information or guidance on the application process, please contact:
Camille Goetz (camille.goetz@tessajowellbcm.org)
Funding: The fellowship is fully funded, covering salary, travel, conference bursaries, and administrative costs. It is co-funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and King’s Health Partners.
About the Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission
The Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission (TJBCM) is dedicated to transforming brain tumour treatment and research in the UK. The TJBCM collaborates with government, academia, NHS, charities, and patient groups to accelerate research, advance precision medicine, improve care for brain tumour patients and train and connect the workforce. The Tessa Jowell Fellowship programme is designed in partnership with the National Institute of Health and Care Research to cultivate the next generation of leaders in neuro-oncology.
