# Parkinsons and Movement Disorder Fellowship > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/parkinsons-and-movement-disorder-fellowship/30381e85-64d3-4548-ae2e-848864716bbb - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/parkinsons-and-movement-disorder-fellowship/30381e85-64d3-4548-ae2e-848864716bbb.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust - **Town:** Coventry - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Neurology - **Grade:** Senior - **Salary:** £67,325 per annum - **Contract type:** 12 months (Fixed Term) - **Employment type:** Full time - 40 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-01T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-17T14:12:33.875Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Warwickshire/Coventry/University_Hospitals_Coventry_Warwickshire_NHS_Trust/Neuroology/Neuroology-v8064344 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8064344?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhcw.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview This 12-month Advanced Clinical Training Fellowship in Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders is designed for post-CCT or peri-CCT neurology trainees wishing to develop advanced expertise in the diagnosis and management of Parkinson’s disease and complex movement disorders. The fellowship will provide comprehensive exposure to specialist outpatient clinics, multidisciplinary team working, advanced therapeutics and research opportunities within a tertiary neuroscience service. The post-holder will gain advanced clinical experience in Parkinson’s disease, atypical parkinsonian syndromes, tremor disorders, dystonia, ataxia, Huntington’s disease and functional movement disorders. Training opportunities will include exposure to advanced therapies such as apomorphine therapy, levodopa intestinal gel therapy and botulinum toxin services. There will be opportunities to gain experience in deep brain stimulation assessment pathways. The fellowship is structured around Advanced Clinical Fellowship Capabilities in Practice (CiPs) and is intended to provide training beyond that expected within the standard UK Neurology curriculum. ### Main duties of the job The successful candidate will work closely with consultant neurologists, Parkinson’s disease specialist nurses,  physiotherapy, speech and language therapy and allied health professionals. The post will also support participation in audit, quality improvement, teaching and research activities, with opportunities to contribute to national movement disorder clinical trials. Main duties - Participate in specialist movement disorder outpatient clinics and multidisciplinary meetings. - Assess and manage patients with Parkinson’s disease and atypical parkinsonian syndromes. - Develop expertise in advanced Parkinson’s therapies including device-assisted therapies and deep brain stimulation pathways. - Participate in botulinum toxin clinics for dystonia and spasticity management. - Contribute to inpatient neurology consultations involving movement disorders. - Participate in specialist neuropsychiatry and functional neurological disorder services where available. - Support teaching and education of junior medical staff, allied health professionals and medical students. - Undertake audit, quality improvement and research projects relevant to movement disorders. - Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to clinical governance activities. - Participate in departmental educational meetings and journal clubs. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Main duties - Participate in specialist movement disorder outpatient clinics and multidisciplinary meetings. - Assess and manage patients with Parkinson’s disease and atypical parkinsonian syndromes. - Develop expertise in advanced Parkinson’s therapies including device-assisted therapies and deep brain stimulation pathways. - Participate in botulinum toxin clinics for dystonia and spasticity management. - Contribute to inpatient neurology consultations involving movement disorders. - Participate in specialist neuropsychiatry and functional neurological disorder services where available. - Support teaching and education of junior medical staff, allied health professionals and medical students. - Undertake audit, quality improvement and research projects relevant to movement disorders. - Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to clinical governance activities. - Participate in departmental educational meetings and journal clubs. ## Job Details This 12-month Advanced Clinical Training Fellowship in Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders is designed for post-CCT or peri-CCT neurology trainees wishing to develop advanced expertise in the diagnosis and management of Parkinson’s disease and complex movement disorders. The fellowship will provide comprehensive exposure to specialist outpatient clinics, multidisciplinary team working, advanced therapeutics and research opportunities within a tertiary neuroscience service. The post-holder will gain advanced clinical experience in Parkinson’s disease, atypical parkinsonian syndromes, tremor disorders, dystonia, ataxia, Huntington’s disease and functional movement disorders. Training opportunities will include exposure to advanced therapies such as apomorphine therapy, levodopa intestinal gel therapy and botulinum toxin services. There will be opportunities to gain experience in deep brain stimulation assessment pathways. The fellowship is structured around Advanced Clinical Fellowship Capabilities in Practice (CiPs) and is intended to provide training beyond that expected within the standard UK Neurology curriculum. ## Job Description The successful candidate will work closely with consultant neurologists, Parkinson’s disease specialist nurses, physiotherapy, speech and language therapy and allied health professionals. The post will also support participation in audit, quality improvement, teaching and research activities, with opportunities to contribute to national movement disorder clinical trials. Main duties Participate in specialist movement disorder outpatient clinics and multidisciplinary meetings. Assess and manage patients with Parkinson’s disease and atypical parkinsonian syndromes. Develop expertise in advanced Parkinson’s therapies including device-assisted therapies and deep brain stimulation pathways. Participate in botulinum toxin clinics for dystonia and spasticity management. Contribute to inpatient neurology consultations involving movement disorders. Participate in specialist neuropsychiatry and functional neurological disorder services where available. Support teaching and education of junior medical staff, allied health professionals and medical students. Undertake audit, quality improvement and research projects relevant to movement disorders. Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to clinical governance activities. Participate in departmental educational meetings and journal clubs. ## Responsibilities Main duties Participate in specialist movement disorder outpatient clinics and multidisciplinary meetings. Assess and manage patients with Parkinson’s disease and atypical parkinsonian syndromes. Develop expertise in advanced Parkinson’s therapies including device-assisted therapies and deep brain stimulation pathways. Participate in botulinum toxin clinics for dystonia and spasticity management. Contribute to inpatient neurology consultations involving movement disorders. Participate in specialist neuropsychiatry and functional neurological disorder services where available. Support teaching and education of junior medical staff, allied health professionals and medical students. Undertake audit, quality improvement and research projects relevant to movement disorders. Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to clinical governance activities. Participate in departmental educational meetings and journal clubs. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Meets all Essential **Desirable** - Meets all Desirable ### Audit/Research **Essential** - Meets all Essential **Desirable** - Meets all Desirable ### Qualifications **Essential** - Meets all Essential **Desirable** - Meets all Desirable ### Knowledge/ Skills **Essential** - Meets all Essential **Desirable** - Meets all Desirable ### Teaching/ Education **Essential** - Meets all Essential **Desirable** - Meets all Desirable ## Documents - [jdps (pdf, 561.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10382851) - [values and behaviours framework (pdf, 190.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=885) - [values based recruitment factsheet (pdf, 67.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=884) ## 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.