Clinical Neuromyelitis Optica Fellow (2 posts)

TN United Kingdom; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Clinical Neuromyelitis Optica Fellows to join a highly specialized service in Oxford. This role involves working closely with senior neurologists and a multidisciplinary team to provide exceptional care for patients with rare neurological diseases. The fellows will gain invaluable experience in a supportive environment, contributing to both adult and paediatric patient care. This position offers a unique opportunity to advance your career in neurology while being part of a leading NHS teaching trust dedicated to excellence in patient care and medical education.

Qualifications

• Completed core medical training with a focus on neurology.
• Interest in pursuing a career in Neurology is essential.

Responsibilities

• Attend outpatient clinics with senior neurologists.
• Manage inpatient admissions on neurosciences and paediatric wards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members.

Skills

Neurology

Patient Management

Collaboration

Clinical Training

Education

Core Medical Training

Job description

Clinical Neuromyelitis Optica Fellow (2 posts), Oxford

Client: Oxford University Hospitals

Location: Oxford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: ac67c1035fd5

Job Views: 3

Posted: 28.04.2025

Expiry Date: 12.06.2025

Job Description

Job overview

The National Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO) Service is a Highly Specialised service funded by NHS England for patients with the rare diseases NMOSD (spectrum diseases) and Myelin Oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody associated disease (MOGAD). The services are situated in Oxford and Liverpool to cover England and Scotland with some outreach clinics and an assay service in Oxford. Patients are also seen from Wales and Northern (and southern) Ireland under agreement.

Main duties of the job

The post holder’s clinical duties will be primarily in the neurology department and with close collaboration with the Walton Centre Liverpool NMO Team.

Under Consultant supervision, to act as one of two clinical neurology fellows working within the National Commissioned Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO) Team based in Oxford (the national service is shared between Oxford and Liverpool). The role involves caring for both paediatric and adult patients, with adults constituting the majority, along with a paediatric fellow and another NMO fellow.

Clinical responsibilities include:

• Attending outpatient clinics with senior neurologists and neuro-ophthalmologists.
• Managing inpatient admissions on neurosciences and paediatric wards.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary team members including specialist nurses, psychologists, occupational therapists, and physiotherapists.

The ideal candidate will have completed core medical training and be interested in pursuing a career in Neurology.

Working for our organisation

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts, providing a broad range of clinical services and serving as a hub for medical education, training, and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals: John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, and Horton General Hospital.

Our values—compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement, and excellence—guide our commitment to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to patients and fostering positive relationships with colleagues and the community.