Clinical Neuromyelitis Optica Fellow (2 posts), Oxford
Client: Oxford University Hospitals
Location: Oxford, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: ac67c1035fd5
Job Views: 3
Posted: 28.04.2025
Expiry Date: 12.06.2025
Job Description
Job overview
The National Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO) Service is a Highly Specialised service funded by NHS England for patients with the rare diseases NMOSD (spectrum diseases) and Myelin Oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody associated disease (MOGAD). The services are situated in Oxford and Liverpool to cover England and Scotland with some outreach clinics and an assay service in Oxford. Patients are also seen from Wales and Northern (and southern) Ireland under agreement.
Main duties of the job
The post holder’s clinical duties will be primarily in the neurology department and with close collaboration with the Walton Centre Liverpool NMO Team.
Under Consultant supervision, to act as one of two clinical neurology fellows working within the National Commissioned Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO) Team based in Oxford (the national service is shared between Oxford and Liverpool). The role involves caring for both paediatric and adult patients, with adults constituting the majority, along with a paediatric fellow and another NMO fellow.
Clinical responsibilities include:
* Attending outpatient clinics with senior neurologists and neuro-ophthalmologists.
* Managing inpatient admissions on neurosciences and paediatric wards.
* Collaborating with multidisciplinary team members including specialist nurses, psychologists, occupational therapists, and physiotherapists.
The ideal candidate will have completed core medical training and be interested in pursuing a career in Neurology.
Working for our organisation
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts, providing a broad range of clinical services and serving as a hub for medical education, training, and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals: John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, and Horton General Hospital.
Our values—compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement, and excellence—guide our commitment to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to patients and fostering positive relationships with colleagues and the community.
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