Clinical Fellow Higher

Clinical Fellow Higher (ST3-5) in Paediatric Neuroimmunology

The closing date is 19 October 2025.

Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow Higher (ST3-5) in Paediatric Neuroimmunology (0.15 WTE) for a period of 1 year in the first instance, to commence as soon as possible.

A minimum of 12 months NHS experience is required and evidence of interest in a neurological allied specialty, adult or paediatric would be desirable.

Please note that this post does not carry Postgraduate Dean's approval or training recognition.

Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at time of application is required.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity for a trainee in Paediatrics or Paediatric Neurology (or a doctor hoping to specialise in Paediatric Neurology or an allied specialty) to gain specialist experience in the diagnosis and management of Paediatric Neuroimmunological disorders.

The postholder will work in the Paediatric Neuroimmunology team in Cambridge, which covers the nationally commissioned highly specialised Paediatric Multiple Sclerosis service. The paediatric team comprises two paediatric neurology consultants, a clinical nurse specialist and a clinical fellow. This post is primarily aimed at individuals wishing to develop specialty skills in the diagnosis and management of children and young people with neuro immunological disorders like Multiple Sclerosis, Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorders, MOGAD and Autoimmune Encephalitis. There are several educational and research opportunities including opportunities for national and international collaborative projects.

About us

The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.

Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) will also be subject to this requirement.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for under consultant supervision, inpatient and outpatient management of children and young people with neuro immunological disorders. This will include under consultant supervision, attending outpatient clinics, inpatient reviews, arranging admissions for investigations and disease modifying treatments, supporting research and record keeping.

The post holder will have opportunity to attend general Neurology Clinics and Neurology Multidisciplinary Team meetings.

Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.

Person Specification

Shortlistable

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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