# Autonomic Specialty Doctor > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/autonomic-specialty-doctor/9d25c9b1-ae0f-4876-be79-920ddd108fef - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/autonomic-specialty-doctor/9d25c9b1-ae0f-4876-be79-920ddd108fef.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Neurology - **Grade:** Senior - **Salary:** £63,696 - £102,689 per annum + London Weighting - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 40 hours per week (There is no out-of-hours commitment with this role.) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-16T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-02T16:43:54.523Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/University_College_London_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Specialist_Diagnostic_Services/Specialist_Diagnostic_Services-v8046685 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8046685?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uclh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview 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 invite applicants for this rare opportunity to apply for a post as a Specialty Doctor within Autonomics.  The successful applicant will support the nationally and internationally recognized Autonomic Unit based at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. ### Main duties of the job 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. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. The Specialty doctor would also supervise our junior clinical fellow and co-ordinating and supervising elective complex admissions for autonomic failure patients and autonomic outpatient clinics, plan and co-ordinate weekly MDT meetings. ### Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff* * UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row. UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit: Flexible working. To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH? ## Job Details 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 invite applicants for this rare opportunity to apply for a post as a Specialty Doctor within Autonomics. The successful applicant will support the nationally and internationally recognized Autonomic Unit based at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. ## Job Description 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. ## Responsibilities For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. The Specialty doctor would also supervise our junior clinical fellow and co-ordinating and supervising elective complex admissions for autonomic failure patients and autonomic outpatient clinics, plan and co-ordinate weekly MDT meetings. Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff* * UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row. UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit: Flexible working. To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH? ## Person Specification ### 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. ### 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 ### Specific Requirements **Essential** - Clinical Governance Management & IT ### 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 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. ### 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. ## Documents - [uclh values (pdf, 860.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2685) - [job description (pdf, 560.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10335554) - [functional requirements (pdf, 262.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10335541) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.