About this role
Job summary
Clinical teaching fellow (Neuromuscular complex care centre)
Job overview
The Neuromuscular Complex Care Centre Clinical Teaching Fellow is a Specialty Registrar (SpR)-level post based at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH), combining specialist clinical experience in neuromuscular medicine with a substantial commitment to undergraduate medical education at UCL Medical School.
The post holder will work within the multidisciplinary Neuromuscular Complex Care Centre, contributing to the care of patients with inherited and acquired neuromuscular disorders, including muscular dystrophies, motor neurone disease, peripheral neuropathies, myopathies, and other complex neurological conditions. Clinical duties will include participation in specialist outpatient clinics, inpatient consultations, multidisciplinary team meetings, and the coordination of complex patient care within a tertiary referral service.
The post holder will work closely with the UGME Neurology Service Manager and the Neurology Consultant Lead for Undergraduate Education to support the delivery, organisation, and ongoing development of the UCL undergraduate neurology teaching programme, ensuring a high-quality educational experience for fourth-year medical students.
This position is to start in August 2026 for 12-months.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will deliver high-quality clinical teaching to fourth-year UCL Medical School students undertaking neurology and neurosciences placements, supporting the development of their clinical examination, diagnostic reasoning, communication, and professional skills. Teaching responsibilities will include bedside teaching, case-based discussions, clinical skills sessions, small-group tutorials, workplace-based learning, and the provision of constructive feedback and formative assessment.The fellow will work closely with UCL Medical School and neurology faculty to organise and facilitate learning opportunities across outpatient, inpatient, and multidisciplinary settings. They will contribute to the development of innovative educational resources, teaching materials, and curriculum content, while helping to ensure a high-quality student experience.Within the Neuromuscular Complex Care Centre, the post holder will participate in specialist outpatient clinics, inpatient consultations, multidisciplinary team meetings, and complex care planning for patients with inherited and acquired neuromuscular disorders. They will work collaboratively with medical, nursing, allied health professional, and community teams to deliver safe, effective, and patient-centred care within a tertiary referral service.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
The post holder will contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement, audit, research, and service development activities within the department. They will be expected to act as a professional role model for medical students and colleagues, maintaining high standards of clinical practice, education, and professionalism, while engaging in continuing professional development and educational leadership opportunities.
NHNNThe 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 rehabilitationSHOs 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.ExperienceApplicants should have completed a minimum of two years of postgraduate training following the Foundation Programme (or equivalent) and be working at ST3 level or able to demonstrate equivalent competencies.TeachingThere 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.SupervisionAll trainees will have a named educational supervisor and an electronic portfolio on which to log progress.
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.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications Essential
Completion of Foundation year 2 medical training Basic Life Support Training Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise
Experience Essential
Management of medical or neurology inpatients 2 years post foundation training experience.
Desirable
Clinical Audit
Skills and Abilities Essential
IT proficiency at advanced user level (Spreadsheet, Word Processing, Database, Email).
Desirable
Completion of projects, audit, quality improvement and service developments.
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.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery
Queen Square
London
WC1N 3BG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)