Overview
A Vacancy at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH). At UCLH our success starts with you. We have a reputation as a centre of clinical excellence. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 0.5 FTE Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our highly specialist Inherited White Matter Disease service based at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery.
The Inherited White Matter Disorders (IWMD) Highly Specialist Service (HSS) is a new service funded by NHS England which aims to improve diagnosis and treatment of patients with inherited white matter disorders. These are a group of rare genetic conditions that can develop at any age, from childhood to adulthood, with a range of symptoms including memory and balance problems, weakness, spasticity, continence problems and seizures. Some patients may also be affected by hearing or visual problems. The treatment of most IWMDs is symptom based and supportive; however a number of exciting clinical trials for disease-modifying treatments are on the horizon.
The post holder will take a major role in supporting the delivery and development of UCLH’s IWMD service. The post holder will work closely with all multidisciplinary team members and will play an important role in the continued development and delivery of high quality care, support and management for people and families. Appropriate NMC registration is required. Applicants must have a special interest and some relevant clinical experience in this area.
Responsibilities
* Support the delivery and development of the IWMD service in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
* Contribute to high quality care, support and management for patients and their families.
* Maintain appropriate NMC registration and demonstrate ongoing clinical interest/experience in inherited white matter disorders.
About UCLH and the Trust
We are committed to ensuring that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation or is disadvantaged by requirements that cannot be justified.
We offer our permanent staff a range of benefits including an interest free season ticket loan for travel, a subsidised social club including gym, free independent and confidential support for all staff, retail discounts, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation where available. For more information please see attached poster.
We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, funded by UCLH Charity. We are also members of mytrustbenefits.co.uk offering discounts on high street stores, travel deals and cashback schemes.
Application and Selection
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application. All correspondence regarding your application will be via email (TRAC.jobs). Check your inbox regularly. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted.
About UCLH
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 locally and from across the UK 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 (including 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, cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease, with world-class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Why Work at UCLH
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff. UCLH is recognised as a flexible and supportive employer with a strong emphasis on staff well-being and development. See the attached information for more details.
Closing Date
This advert closes on Friday 20 March 2026.
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