Autonomic Clinical Research Fellow

Nuclearinst; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in England invites applications for a 1-year fixed-term position as an Autonomic Clinical Research Fellow. This role supports the Autonomic Unit, focusing on high-level qualifications in Autonomic Neurology while advancing clinical practices and patient care.

Qualifications

• Support the Autonomic Unit in clinical practice.
• Lead assessments and treatments for autonomic failure patients.

Responsibilities

• Pioneer non-invasive techniques for autonomic disorders.
• Expand patient pathways for assessments and rehabilitation.

Skills

Clinical Autonomic Science

Neurology

Education

PhD in Autonomic Neurology

Job description

We are pleased to invite applications for a 1-year fixed-term position as an Autonomic Clinical Research Fellow. This role is designed for an autonomic fellow with neurology training who aspires to pursue a PhD in Autonomic Neurology. The successful candidate will support the nationally and internationally recognized Autonomic Unit at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery.

The Autonomic Unit has pioneered the translation of autonomic research into clinical practice in the UK and worldwide. It is actively involved in national, European, and international autonomic and neurological societies, as well as in International Consensus Groups and Task Forces that develop guidelines and policies. Clinical Autonomic Scientists collaborate with clinicians to ensure that the clinical service is supported by a robust investigation and evidence base. They have developed and implemented new diagnostic tests for central and peripheral autonomic function, along with novel treatments. The team has also pioneered non-invasive techniques for investigating pathophysiological mechanisms in various autonomic disorders.

In the past five years, the team has expanded patient pathways, including autonomic assessment, rehabilitation, and immunotherapy for severe but treatable autonomic failure conditions such as autoimmune autonomic ganglionopathy. They have established the first Autonomic adolescent service and a new diagnostic assessment for postganglionic sudomotor dysfunction. The expanding spectrum of patients requires an additional senior specialist in autonomic neurology to lead assessment and treatment of patients with autonomic failure.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is among the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a diverse population. We provide high-quality acute and specialist services to local, national, and international patients. Our vision is to deliver excellent patient care, education, and research.

Our services are delivered across eight sites, including:

1. University College Hospital (including Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
2. National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
3. Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
4. Grafton Way Building, University College Hospital
5. Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
6. Macmillan Cancer Centre, University College Hospital
7. The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
8. University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to diagnosing and treating complex illnesses, with special expertise in women’s health, cancer, infections, neurological, gastrointestinal, and oral diseases. Our support services include critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine, and pathology.

UCLH is committed to sustainability, aiming to become a carbon net zero health service by 2031 for direct emissions and 2040 for indirect emissions.

For detailed information on the role’s responsibilities and the full Person Specification, please refer to the attached Job Description.

This vacancy may close early; we advise submitting your application promptly.

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