# Clinical Fellow in Demyelination and Autoimmune Neurology > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-fellow-in-demyelination-and-autoimmune-neurology/b2747d7f-34f3-4676-82e6-2430fb675c37 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-fellow-in-demyelination-and-autoimmune-neurology/b2747d7f-34f3-4676-82e6-2430fb675c37.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** The Walton Centre - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Neurology - **Grade:** Senior - **Salary:** £67,998 - £76,582 depending on the experience the salary can range from ST4 to ST6 - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (expected start date November 2026) - **Employment type:** Full time - 40 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-10-06T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-22T09:31:33.336Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Merseyside/Liverpool/The_Walton_Centre_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Clinical_Fellow_demyelination_autoimmune_neurology/Clinical_Fellow_demyelination_autoimmune_neurology-v8292181 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8292181?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.thewaltoncentre.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Applications are invited for a Clinical Fellowship in Neurology with a subspecialist focus on neuroimmunology and demyelinating disorders, particularly neuromyelitis optica spectrum disease (NMOSD) and MOG antibody associated disease (MOGAD). The post is based at the Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust, the UK’s busiest standalone neurosciences hospital, and one of two nationally commissioned centres for NMOSD in England. The service is delivered in partnership with the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford. This post is also accredited as an Advanced Clinical Training Fellowship (ACTF) in MS and non-MS neuroinflammation. The fellowship is suitable for: - Neurology trainees seeking out-of-programme experience (OOPE) - Pre- or post-CCT neurologists looking to gain subspecialist clinical and research expertise in neuroimmunology and demyelinating disease ### Main duties of the job The successful applicant will join a busy national NMOSD, MS and autoimmune neurology service, with additional exposure to antibody mediated central nervous system disorders and paediatric demyelination. The post is primarily clinical, but there are extensive opportunities for academic involvement, including the Autoimmune Neurology Group at the University of Liverpool. Applicants will be encouraged and supported to pursue original research. Prior experience with academic writing or publications is highly desirable. Mentorship in grant writing, abstract development, and paper authorship will be provided. Fellows are expected to contribute to the academic output of the service. * This post is not a Mersey deanery numbered neurology training post. There are no call commitments as part of this post ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy. ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Leadership & Teamwork - Strong interpersonal and communication skills **Desirable** - Proficiency in Excel and REDCap - Experience with statistical software (SPSS and R, etc) ### Research **Essential** - Ability to undertake neurosciences research under supervision - Interest in writing and analysing data. **Desirable** - Publications in peerreviewed journal - Evidence of research in neurology, MS, or autoimmune neurology ### Knowledge **Essential** - Broad medical and neurology knowledge equivalent to neurology SpR /resident level **Desirable** - Understanding of NHS structure and clinical pathways ### Experience **Essential** - In specialist neurology training (any stage) **Desirable** - Experience in MS/demyelination/ autoimmune neurology ### Qualifications **Essential** - MRCP or equivalent - MBChB or equivalent **Desirable** - Completion of MRCP Neurology Specialty Certificate Exam (or equivalent ## Documents - [job description & person spec (pdf, 264.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10610348) ## 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.