• Job Description

  Req#: C9309-25-0329?language=en&page=142&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We are pleased to invite applicants for this rare opportunity to apply for a 1 year fixed term post as an Autonomic Clinical Research Fellow. This post is designed for an autonomic fellow who has obtained training in neurology and wish to progress to a high degree (PhD) in Autonomic Neurology. The successful applicant will support the nationally and internationally recognized Autonomic Unit based at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery.

  Main duties of the job

  The Autonomic Unit has pioneered the translation of autonomic research into clinical practice in the UK and worldwide, and is closely involved in national, European and international autonomic and neurological societies, and in International Consensus Groups and Task Forces providing guidelines and policy. Clinical Autonomic Scientists work along with the clinicians, to ensure that the clinical service is underpinned by a strong investigation and evidence base. They have devised and implemented new diagnostic tests for central and peripheral autonomic function, and novel treatments. They have pioneered novel, mainly non-invasive techniques for the investigation of pathophysiological mechanisms in various autonomic disorders. The team has in the last 5 years established additional patients' pathway including the delivery of autonomic assessment, rehabilitation and immunotherapy one of the most severe but treatable autonomic failure condition, such as autoimmune autonomic ganglionopathy. We have also established the first Autonomic adolescent service and a new diagnostic assessment for postganglionic sudomotor dysfunction. The expanded spectrum of patients seen at the Autonomic unit require additional senior specialist in autonomic neurology leading on the delivery of assessment and treatment of patients with autonomic failure.

  About us

  University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

  We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

  • University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)

  • National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

  • Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals

  • University College Hospital Grafton Way Building

  • Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine

  • University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre

  • The Hospital for Tropical Diseases

  • University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

  We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

  We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

  Date posted

  19 March 2025

  Pay scheme

  Hospital medical and dental staff

  Grade

  Doctor - other

  Salary

  £61,825 a year per annum + London weighting

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  12 months

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  309-UCLH-6094

  Job locations

  National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UCLH

  Queen Square

  London

  WC1N 3BG

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

  This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

  Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

  UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  *In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.

  UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

  Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.

  To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

  This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

  Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

  UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  *In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.

  UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

  Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.

  To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

  Person Specification

  Professional Qualifications

  Essential

  • Full GMC Registration. NB: Non-UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register by date of interview. .

  Desirable

  • MRCP or equivalent

  Clinical Experience

  Essential

  • Equivalent to ST4 or above training in a medical specialty

  Desirable

  • Experience in interpretation of autonomic cardiovascular and sudomotor testing

  Clinical Skills

  Essential

  • Ability to manage common acute and chronic medical conditions
  • Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal English
  • Ability to teach and train junior staff

  Desirable

  • Experience in research and publication in autonomic Neurology

  Personal Qualities

  Essential

  • A flexible collaborative approach
  • Good team worker
  • Leadership skills

  Person Specification

  Professional Qualifications

  Essential

  • Full GMC Registration. NB: Non-UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register by date of interview. .

  Desirable

  • MRCP or equivalent

  Clinical Experience

  Essential

  • Equivalent to ST4 or above training in a medical specialty

  Desirable

  • Experience in interpretation of autonomic cardiovascular and sudomotor testing

  Clinical Skills

  Essential

  • Ability to manage common acute and chronic medical conditions
  • Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal English
  • Ability to teach and train junior staff

  Desirable

  • Experience in research and publication in autonomic Neurology

  Personal Qualities

  Essential

  • A flexible collaborative approach
  • Good team worker
  • Leadership skills

  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).

  Additional information

  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).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UCLH

  Queen Square

  London

  WC1N 3BG

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UCLH

  Queen Square

  London

  WC1N 3BG

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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