Paediatric Neuroinflammatory Clinical Fellow | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS teaching trust in the UK is offering an exciting opportunity for a trainee in paediatric or paediatric neurology. The role involves working in the neuroinflammatory service with responsibilities including inpatient and outpatient management. GMC registration is required, and ST3+ training level is desirable. This position provides substantial educational opportunities and a chance to engage in research projects.

Qualifications

• GMC registration to apply.
• The applicant can be at any stage in their training; ST3+ training level would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient and outpatient management of children with neuroinflammatory disorders.
• Attend outpatient clinics and inpatient reviews.
• Complete monthly and annual reporting under consultant supervision.
• Attend general neurology clinics and MDT meetings.

Job description

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for a trainee in paediatric or paediatric neurology (or a doctor hoping to specialise in neurology or an allied specialty) to gain specialist experience in the diagnosis and management of paediatric neuroinflammatory disorders. The post normally runs for one year, though a longer period is negotiable. The applicant can be at any stage in their training; ST3+ training level would be desirable.

The post holder will work in the paediatric neuroinflammatory service in Oxford and have the opportunity to gain experience in the diagnosis and management of multiple sclerosis, neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, MOGAD and autoimmune encephalitis. The post holder will work within two nationally commissioned highly specialised services (Paediatric Multiple Sclerosis and NMO service). There are several educational opportunities within these specialist services including opportunities for national and international collaborative projects. The post is primarily aimed at individuals wishing to develop specialty skills in the diagnosis and management of children and young people with neuroinflammatory disorders. For those interested, there will be research projects for the individual to pursue.

Location and Trust

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals – the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Values and Culture

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

Responsibilities

• The post holder will be responsible for under consultant supervision, inpatient and outpatient management of children and young people with neuroinflammatory disorders. This will include attending outpatient clinics, inpatient reviews, arranging admissions for investigations and disease modifying treatments.
• The post holder will work closely with the neuroinflammatory specialist nurse and the administrator to complete monthly reporting and annual reporting.
• The post holder will under consultant supervision complete bluetaq forms and MDT discussion proformas.
• The post holder will have the opportunity to attend general neurology clinics and neurology multi-disciplinary team meetings.

Qualifications and Requirements

• GMC registration to apply.
• The applicant can be at any stage in their training; ST3+ training level would be desirable.

Additional Information

This advert closes on Monday 10 Nov 2025.