Autonomic Specialty Doctor
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
London, WC1N 3BG
Salary
£63,696 to £102,689
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
16 September 2026
13 days left
Job description
This post is designed for a Specialty Doctor who has obtained or are working towards their certificate of CCT training in Neurology. We are pleased to...
The Autonomic Unit has pioneered the translation of autonomic research into clinical practice in the UK and worldwide, and is closely involved in national, European and international autonomic and neurological societies, and in International Consensus Groups and Task Forces providing guidelines and policy. Clinical Autonomic Scientists work along with the clinicians, to ensure that the clinical service is underpinned by a strong investigation and evidence base. They have devised and implemented new diagnostic tests for central and peripheral autonomic function, and novel treatments. They have pioneered novel, mainly non-invasive techniques for the investigation of pathophysiological mechanisms in various autonomic disorders.
The team has in the last 5 years established additional patients' pathway including the delivery of autonomic assessment, rehabilitation and immunotherapy one of the most severe but treatable autonomic failure condition, such as autoimmune autonomic ganglionopathy. We have also established the first Autonomic adolescent service and a new diagnostic assessment for postganglionic sudomotor dysfunction. The expanded spectrum of patients seen at the Autonomic unit require additional senior specialist in autonomic neurology leading on the delivery of assessment and treatment of patients with autonomic failure.
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland StreetWe are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise
- A CCT in Neurology or working towards completion of training (CCT).
- Applicants with equivalent overseas training will also be considered. Non-UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register or have confirmation that they are eligible for full GMC registration, by date of interview.
Desirable
- A further qualification such as PhD or MRCP or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Experience of the management of patients with Autonomic diseases
- Experience in leading multi-disciplinary team meeting and understanding of the different roles.
Desirable
- Understanding of the needs of people with complex conditions and learning disability
- An understanding of patient centred care and self-care approach
Clinical Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Management of associated comorbidities and multisystem disorders
- Commitment to providing an efficient and effective service.
Desirable
- Experience in interpretation of autonomic cardiovascular and sudomotor testing.
Values
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving.
Communication
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
- Ability to communicate clearly with one's colleagues on professional matters and in an interactive environment.
- Interpersonal Skills: ability to see patients as people, ability to empathise and work co-operatively with others.
Desirable
- Ability and willingness to run a personal service and to explore and develop formal and informal contacts with the clinicians and GPs who use the service.
- Accountability: ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
Personal and People Development
Essential
- A demonstrable interest in research
- Experience and interest in teaching doctors in training.
Desirable
- Experience and interest in teaching doctors in training.
- Demonstrable team leadership qualities
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion:
Essential
- Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by::
Essential
- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
- Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
- Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
- Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Clinical Governance Management & IT
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First seen
2 September 2026
Last checked
3 September 2026
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