Clinical Fellow in Multiple Sclerosis

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Birmingham is seeking a Clinical Fellow in Multiple Sclerosis. This role offers a unique opportunity for a senior doctor to gain specialist experience in MS while working alongside an experienced team. Key responsibilities include running MS clinics, contributing to MDT meetings, and engaging in research. Applicants should have full GMC registration and completed Neurology training. The position is without on-call requirements.

Qualifications

• Ability to take responsibility for clinical care of patients.
• Understanding of Clinical Governance and Audit.
• Ability to manage MS outpatient/inpatient priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead dedicated MS clinics weekly.
• Participate in weekly MS MDT meetings.
• Support research and database development.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team collaboration

Clinical governance understanding

Education

Full GMC Specialist Registration

Completed Neurology training

Job description

Clinical Fellow in Multiple Sclerosis

This is an opportunity for a senior doctor in Neurology, at registrar level or above, to gain specialist experience working alongside our neurology colleagues within the MS service. We are seeking a highly motivated Clinical Fellow in Multiple Sclerosis to join our dynamic MS team at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, a leading regional MS centre serving a population of over 4 million.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain specialist experience in MS within one of the UK's biggest MS centres.

Main duties of the job

• Leadership & Governance:
  • Ensures service delivery by the department is within the resources available.
  • Helps manage demand and prioritises on the basis of clinical need.
  • Demonstrates excellence in patient quality care.
• Interpersonal and Communication Skills:
  • Contribute to the design and implementation of MS services delivering high quality patient care.
  • Have excellent report writing skills and be able to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues.
  • To develop and maintain effective networks within the region enabling best practice to be identified and implemented by the Trust.
• Planning and organising:
  • Be willing to be involved with and implementation of new developments in multiple sclerosis.
  • Contribute to the discussion on the future development of multiple sclerosis.
  • Support the development of a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Effectively plan, communicate and execute changes ensuring engagement and involvement.

The department is located in the New Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. A comprehensive service is provided to QEHB and surrounding hospitals.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued.

Job responsibilities

The post will provide:

• 3 dedicated MS clinics per week
• Weekly MS MDT meeting
• 1 day per week for research and database development
• Direct supervision and support from our experienced MS consultant team
• Dedicated secretarial support provided
• No on-call requirements

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Full GMC Specialist Registration.
• Neurology SpR level or completed Neurology training.

Experience

• Ability to take responsibility for clinical care of patients.
• An understanding of the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with other members of the MS team.
• Ability to organise and manage MS outpatient/inpatient priorities in accordance with Trust requirements

The closing date is 19 October 2025

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. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.