# Senior Locally Employed Doctor in Paediatric Neuromuscular Disorders > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-locally-employed-doctor-in-paediatric-neuromuscular-disorders/3297ae9c-b482-4ab0-98d6-391c4f84cea1 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-locally-employed-doctor-in-paediatric-neuromuscular-disorders/3297ae9c-b482-4ab0-98d6-391c4f84cea1.md ## Summary - **Status:** Archived / closed - **Employer:** Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Manchester - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Paediatrics - **Grade:** Senior - **Salary:** £67,325 per annum - **Contract type:** 12 months (Fixed Term) - **Employment type:** Full time - 40 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-17T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-11T13:30:29.245Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Manchester/Manchester/Manchester_University_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Paediatric_Neurology/Paediatric_Neurology-v8076709 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8076709?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.mft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The RMCH Paediatric Neurology Department is a centre of excellence and a tertiary referral centre for the North West of England. Outreach clinics are held in the local district hospitals throughout the region. Inpatients are admitted to Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital. The department has close links with child psychiatry, psychology, neurosurgery, metabolic medicine, clinical genetics and paediatric intensive care. The Neuromuscular service cares for approximately 400 patients with confirmed neuromuscular disorders. RMCH is also a national centre for gene therapy in spinal muscular atrophy. This post will provide excellent opportunities for gaining experience in the management of children and young people with neuromuscular disorder under close supervision of the Consultant Paediatric Neurologists. The fellow will be expected to work within the team coordinating patient care and facilitating clinical trial participation. This post would be ideally suited to an individual who is post CCT in Paediatrics (or equivalent Specialist training) and who is wishing to develop skills in assessment and management of a wide range of neuromuscular conditions. This post will afford excellent experience in neuromuscular clinical research trials as well as data collection in National Neuromuscular Audits. Prospective applicants may wish to discuss their suitability for post with Dr Gary McCullagh 0161 701 2544 ### Main duties of the job This post will provide excellent opportunities for gaining experience in the management of children and young people with neuromuscular disorder under close supervision of the Consultant Paediatric Neurologists. The fellow will be expected to work within the team coordinating patient care and facilitating clinical trial participation. This post would be ideally suited to an individual who is post CCT in Paediatrics (or equivalent Specialist training) and who is wishing to develop skills in assessment and management of a wide range of neuromuscular conditions. This post will afford excellent experience in neuromuscular clinical research trials as well as data collection in National Neuromuscular Audits. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.   So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification.  This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’.  Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU—for our patients, our communities, and each other. As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application—especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions—is written by you.  This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone. Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive.  We look forward to receiving your application. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.  As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.  If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below. ## Job Details The RMCH Paediatric Neurology Department is a centre of excellence and a tertiary referral centre for the North West of England. Outreach clinics are held in the local district hospitals throughout the region. Inpatients are admitted to Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital. The department has close links with child psychiatry, psychology, neurosurgery, metabolic medicine, clinical genetics and paediatric intensive care. The Neuromuscular service cares for approximately 400 patients with confirmed neuromuscular disorders. RMCH is also a national centre for gene therapy in spinal muscular atrophy. This post will provide excellent opportunities for gaining experience in the management of children and young people with neuromuscular disorder under close supervision of the Consultant Paediatric Neurologists. The fellow will be expected to work within the team coordinating patient care and facilitating clinical trial participation. This post would be ideally suited to an individual who is post CCT in Paediatrics (or equivalent Specialist training) and who is wishing to develop skills in assessment and management of a wide range of neuromuscular conditions. This post will afford excellent experience in neuromuscular clinical research trials as well as data collection in National Neuromuscular Audits. Prospective applicants may wish to discuss their suitability for post with Dr Gary McCullagh 0161 701 2544 ## Job Description This post will provide excellent opportunities for gaining experience in the management of children and young people with neuromuscular disorder under close supervision of the Consultant Paediatric Neurologists. The fellow will be expected to work within the team coordinating patient care and facilitating clinical trial participation. This post would be ideally suited to an individual who is post CCT in Paediatrics (or equivalent Specialist training) and who is wishing to develop skills in assessment and management of a wide range of neuromuscular conditions. This post will afford excellent experience in neuromuscular clinical research trials as well as data collection in National Neuromuscular Audits. ## Responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU—for our patients, our communities, and each other. As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application—especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions—is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone. Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below. ## Person Specification ### Audit **Desirable** - Experience of Audit ### Other Requirements **Essential** - Full registration (or eligible for full registration) with the General Medical Council **Desirable** - Understanding of appraisal mechanism ### Interpersonal Skills **Essential** - Organisation Skills - Communication Skills - Team working Skills ### Academic Achievements **Desirable** - Distinctions or Prizes during undergraduate training - Research & Publications ### Qualifications & Training **Essential** - Medical Degree - Minimum of 2 years full time (or equivalent part time) hospital service in general paediatrics - APLS Certificate (UK Resuscitation Council) **Desirable** - Good Clinical Practice for Research training - MRCPCH part 1 and 2 ( or equivalent) - At least 6 months in the NHS - Post CCT - Previous paediatric neurology/neuromuscular experience ## Documents - [functional requirements (pdf, 920.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10368533) - [inside mft – your candidate place (pdf, 306.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2890) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 128.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10368535) ## 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.