Job Description

An exciting position has arisen for an enthusiastic and dynamic Clinical Fellow to join a well-established innovative specialist prion disease team at The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. We are a sociable, progressive, multidisciplinary team providing expert diagnostics, advice, education, research and support to patients with all forms of prion disease.
The Clinic is a tertiary referral centre providing a multidisciplinary approach to the clinical and research challenges presented by human prion disease. Consultant staff includes Professor John Collinge, Professor Simon Mead, and Dr Tze How Mok. The appointee would work as part of the National Prion Clinic team with particular responsibility for the clinical assessment and management of patients referred with a possible diagnosis of prion disease throughout the UK. The Clinic is closely integrated with the MRC Prion Unit which carries out world leading basic and clinical research in neurodegenerative diseases with a particular focus on development of therapeutics for prion infection. Applicants should have completed general professional training, hold GMC registration and preferably MRCP/MRCPsych (or equivalent). Those with NTNs seeking a period out of program (OOPE) for research or sub-specialist training are encouraged to apply.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have excellent communication skills, enjoy leading and working as part of a team.
The post holder will function at a strategic level and be required to develop and innovate health care provision nationally for all patients with prion disease.
The post holder will be responsible for the provision of expert advice and support and contribute positively to the development and implementation of initiatives that promote public health.
Developing and fostering a regional and national profile in the promotion of best practice of patients with prion disease are key expectations of this role.
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:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
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.
Details
Date posted
26 September 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
65,048 a year Per annum inclusive of London Weighting
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
309-UCLH-6774-A
Job locations
NPC, MRC Institute of Prion Disease/UCLH
33 Cleveland St
London
W1W 7FF
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached .
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? Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached .
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 & Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Medical Practitioner permitted to practise in the UK
• Experience of computing (database, word processing, statistics, email)
• An excellent command of the English language, both spoken and written

Experience
Essential

• A very high level of consideration and care for patients and research subjects
• Previous NHS or healthcare experience
• Practiscing at ST1-5 level

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Able to implement improvements from analysis of local audits
• Demonstrate significant experience of using IT packages including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience of working with hospital databases

Desirable

• Experience of building and maintaining web based resources
• Able to collate and link datasets and generate statistical summaries and report

Personal and People Development
Essential

• Good inter-personal skills with an ability to work co-operatively in a multidisciplinary setting

Specific requirements
Desirable

• MRCP or MRCPsych (or equivalent)

Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Medical Practitioner permitted to practise in the UK
• Experience of computing (database, word processing, statistics, email)
• An excellent command of the English language, both spoken and written

Experience
Essential

• A very high level of consideration and care for patients and research subjects
• Previous NHS or healthcare experience
• Practiscing at ST1-5 level

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Able to implement improvements from analysis of local audits
• Demonstrate significant experience of using IT packages including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience of working with hospital databases

Desirable

• Experience of building and maintaining web based resources
• Able to collate and link datasets and generate statistical summaries and report

Personal and People Development
Essential

• Good inter-personal skills with an ability to work co-operatively in a multidisciplinary setting

Specific requirements
Desirable

• MRCP or MRCPsych (or equivalent)

Skills Required