Autonomic Clinical Research Fellow

Autonomic Clinical Research Fellow

Closing date: 30 June 2026

Contract: 3 year Full Time Fixed Term

We are pleased to invite applications for a 3 year fixed term post as an Autonomic Clinical Research Fellow. This post is designed for an autonomic fellow who has completed training in neurology. The successful applicant will support the nationally and internationally recognised Autonomic Unit based at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery.

Main duties

The Autonomic Unit pioneers translation of autonomic research into clinical practice and collaborates with national, European and international societies and task forces. Clinical Autonomic Scientists work with clinicians to underpin the clinical service with a strong evidence base. They have devised and implemented new diagnostic tests for central and peripheral autonomic function and novel treatments, and pioneered non invasive techniques to investigate pathophysiological mechanisms in autonomic disorders.

The team has established additional patient pathways including autonomic assessment, rehabilitation, and immunotherapy for severe but treatable autonomic failure conditions such as autoimmune autonomic ganglionopathy. A new adolescent service and a diagnostic assessment for postganglionic sudomotor dysfunction have also been introduced. The expanding patient spectrum requires a senior specialist in autonomic neurology to lead assessment and treatment of autonomic failure.

Person Specification Knowledge and Qualifications

• UK GMC Registration
• Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Neurology or in progress
• Equivalent overseas training considered if registered with the GMC or eligible for full GMC registration by interview date
• Additional qualification such as PhD, MRCP or equivalent

Clinical Experience

• Management of patients with autonomic diseases
• Leading multi disciplinary team meetings and understanding of varying roles
• Understanding of needs of people with complex conditions and learning disability
• Patient centred care and self care approach

Clinical Skills and Abilities

• Management of associated comorbidities and multisystem disorders
• Commitment to providing an efficient and effective service
• Interpretation of autonomic cardiovascular and sudomotor testing

Values

• Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improvement

Communication

• Clear communication in written and spoken English, building rapport, listening, persuading/negotiating
• Effective communication with colleagues and in interactive environment
• Interpersonal skills and empathy toward patients
• Willingness to run a personal service and develop contacts with clinicians and GPs
• Accountability, decision making and exercise of appropriate authority

Personal and People Development

• Experience and interest in teaching doctors in training
• Audit experience and willingness to institute audit exercises and publications in autonomic neurology
• Demonstrable team leadership qualities

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

• Demonstrable understanding of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and Public Sector Equality Duties

Infection Prevention and Control

• Familiarity with Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control
• Completion of all required training and education (e learning and face to face)
• Inclusion of infection prevention and control in continuous professional development and annual appraisal
• Personal responsibility to embed effective prevention and control in everyday practice

Additional Requirements

• Clinical Governance Management & IT

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Location and Compensation

National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery

£67,325 per annum + London Weighting

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

36 months

Working pattern

Full time

Reference number

309-UCLH-8042

Job location

National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery