Paediatric Neuroinflammatory Clinical Fellow (NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 4 (MT04)) - Paediatric Neurology - Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust – Oxford, Oxfordshire
This is an exciting opportunity for a trainee in paediatric or paediatric neurology (or a doctor hoping to specialise in neurology or an allied specialty) to gain specialist experience in the diagnosis and management of paediatric neuroinflammatory disorders.
The applicant will need GMC registration to apply.
The post normally runs for one year, though a longer period is negotiable. The applicant can be at any stage in their training; ST3+ training level would be desirable.
The post holder will work in the paediatric neuroinflammatory service in Oxford and have the opportunity to gain experience in the diagnosis and management of multiple sclerosis, neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, MOGAD, and autoimmune encephalitis. The post holder will work within 2 nationally commissioned highly specialised services (Paediatric Multiple Sclerosis and NMO service). There are several educational opportunities within these specialist services including opportunities for national and international collaborative projects. The post is primarily aimed at individuals wishing to develop specialty skills in the diagnosis and management of children and young people with neuroinflammatory disorders. For those interested, there will be research projects for the individual to pursue.
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training, and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington, and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
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The post holder will be responsible for, under consultant supervision, inpatient and outpatient management of children and young people with neuroinflammatory disorders. This will include attending outpatient clinics, inpatient reviews, arranging admissions for investigations, and disease-modifying treatments. The post holder will work closely with the neuroinflammatory specialist nurse and the administrator to complete monthly reporting and annual reporting. The post holder will, under consultant supervision, complete bluetaq forms and MDT discussion proformas.
The post holder will have the opportunity to attend general neurology clinics and neurology multi-disciplinary team meetings.
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