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Trust grade SHO ST1-2 (Neuromuscular complex care centre)
Applicants are invited for the post of ST1-2 Trust Grade (SHO Level) working at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN), Queen Square in our neuromuscular complex care centre.
Postholders will have the opportunity to attend the same teaching and training sessions as IMTs. However, this post is not recognised for training.
This position is to start in August 2026 for 6-months.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be expected to co-ordinate weekend admissions by clerking patients on a Friday and agreeing the admission plan with the nursing staff, on a Monday morning he/she will review admission notes and sleep study data from patients admitted at weekends, to action any changes in management following discussion with the respiratory consultant, telephone the GP and the patient to inform them of the management plan, and complete the discharge summary and organize follow-up.
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.
NHNN
The hospital is internationally renowned as a leading centre for clinical care and research. We welcome both trainee neurologists and general medical trainees wishing to gain experience in the management of neurological disorders to inform their future practice. The hospital is closely linked to a number of leading research facilities, and trainees wishing to pursue research interests in future will be well placed to explore this.
Queen Square is minutes from Russell Square and Holborn underground stations in central London and has good transport connections to national rail and bus networks.
There are several different firms at the hospital, and trainees can gain experience in:
- Epilepsy and sleep disorders
- Parkinsonism and movement disorders
- Dementia and cognitive impairment
- Neuropathies and myopathies
- Neuro-ophthalmology
- Autonomic dysfunction
- Neuromuscular complex care
- Neurological intensive care (unique within the UK)
- Stroke, including thrombolysis and rehabilitation
SHOs rotate through weeks of inpatient ward work and time on the daycare unit. Shifts are a combination of standard hours (usually 8.30am to 5pm) and on-call shifts.
Experience
The post would be most suitable for a senior trainee for out of programme fellowship or post CCST individuals wishing to obtain further experience and training in Neuromuscular disease although we will consider any level of experience. Appropriate support and supervision will be in place.
Teaching
There are daily opportunities to attend teaching. These include grand rounds, clinico-pathologic cases, bedside teaching and consultant-led tutorials, often by international experts. Two teaching sessions are protected: a weekly teaching session for MRCP PACES neurology and a weekly CMT teaching session tied to the curriculum and delivered by consultants.
Supervision
All trainees will have a named educational supervisor and an electronic portfolio on which to log progress.
Neurology Junior Doctors Service Manager, Martin Bruce, via e-mail: [email protected]
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.
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Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Management of medical or neurology/stroke inpatients
Desirable
- Clinical Audit
- Previous data-analysis
Communication
Essential
- Communicate effectively and compassionately with patients from a diverse range of backgrounds and with diverse clinical and social needs.
- Excellent written and oral communication with colleagues within a multidisciplinary ethos.
- Good inter-personal skills with an ability to work co-operatively in a multidisciplinary setting.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- IT proficiency at advanced user level (Spreadsheet, Word Processing, Database, Email).
- Completion of projects, audit, quality improvement and service developments related to Neurology/Stroke
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Experience in Neurology/ Stroke and keen interest in pursuing career in Neurology/ Stroke
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise
- Knowledge of confidentiality, data protection, Good Clinical Practice and GDPR
Desirable
- Experience working in the NHS
- Understanding of research methodology
Personal and People Development
Essential
- A very high level of consideration and care for patients
- Resourceful and able to work independently, and manage own workload through excellent organisational skills and effective ordering of priorities
- Meticulous and accurate in all aspects of work
- Strong problem solving abilities
Desirable
- PhD or interest in pursuing neurology/stroke-related PhD in future
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This advert is for Trust Grade Doctor (Neuromuscular complex care centre) with University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Junior Medical doctor Neurology role. The advertised salary is £54,499 per annum + London Weighting. The contract type is Fixed term: 6 months (Until 02-02-2027 standard Trust Doctor rotation). The application deadline is 16 Jul 2026.
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