Autonomic Clinical Research Fellow | University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

University College London Hospital; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in England is seeking an Autonomic Clinical Research Fellow for a 1-year fixed-term position. This role is focused on supporting the pioneering Autonomic Unit with responsibilities in patient assessments and research in autonomic neurology. Ideal candidates will have training in neurology and a commitment to academic and clinical excellence. The successful candidate will contribute to advanced patient care and participate in international research collaborations.

Qualifications

• Experience in autonomic disorders and treatments.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Expertise in developing diagnostic tests.

Responsibilities

• Lead assessments and treatments for autonomic failure.
• Support clinical services and research initiatives.
• Participate in national and international research activities.

Skills

Training in neurology

Clinical autonomy skills

Research experience

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 who has training in neurology and aims 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 globally. It actively participates in national, European, and international autonomic and neurological societies, as well as in International Consensus Groups and Task Forces to develop guidelines and policies. Clinical Autonomic Scientists collaborate with clinicians to ensure that clinical services are supported by robust investigations and evidence. They have developed and implemented new diagnostic tests for central and peripheral autonomic functions, as well as novel treatments. The team has also pioneered non-invasive techniques for investigating pathophysiological mechanisms in various autonomic disorders.

Over the past five years, the team has established additional patient pathways, including assessments, rehabilitation, and immunotherapy for severe but treatable autonomic failure conditions such as autoimmune autonomic ganglionopathy. They have also launched the first Autonomic adolescent service and a new diagnostic assessment for postganglionic sudomotor dysfunction. The expanding patient spectrum at the Autonomic Unit necessitates a senior specialist in autonomic neurology to lead assessments and treatments for patients with autonomic failure.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the UK’s most complex NHS trusts, serving a diverse population. It offers academically led acute and specialist services to local, national, and international patients. Our vision is to deliver high-quality patient care, outstanding education, and world-class research.

UCLH provides top-tier services 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. UCL Hospital Grafton Way Building
5. Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
6. UCL Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
7. The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
8. UCL Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to diagnosing and treating complex illnesses, with specialties 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 and aims to become a carbon net zero health service. We have set targets to achieve net zero emissions for direct operations by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

For detailed person specifications and main responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description.

This vacancy may close earlier than the listed deadline. We advise submitting your application promptly.

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