Senior Clinical Fellow in Neuroinflammation(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

Role Overview

Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) is seeking a motivated Senior Clinical Fellow in Neuroinflammation to join its specialist Neurology team. This fellowship provides an excellent opportunity for clinicians interested in paediatric neuroimmunology and neuroinflammatory disorders to gain advanced clinical and research experience in one of the UK’s leading children’s hospitals.

The Neuroinflammatory Service at GOSH delivers a Highly Specialised Service (HSS) commissioned by NHS England. The service supports children from across London and the South and West of England who are affected by rare neuroimmune conditions.

The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team caring for children with disorders such as:

• Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM)
• Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody Disease (MOGAD)
• Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
• Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (AQP4+)
• Autoimmune encephalitis
• Antibody-mediated movement disorders
• Autoimmune myasthenia gravis

Complex neurological complications linked to systemic inflammatory conditions

Currently, the service manages over 100 patients with demyelinating disorders, generating more than 400 hospital visits each year, alongside a further 50–100 patients with autoimmune neurological conditions.

This fellowship provides valuable exposure to acute management, long-term care, and immune-modulating therapies, while also offering opportunities to participate in internationally collaborative research.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Practice

The fellow will play an active role in delivering specialist care for children with neuroimmune disorders. Responsibilities include:

• Assessing patients in both outpatient clinics and inpatient settings
• Supporting the diagnosis and management of neuroinflammatory conditions
• Reviewing patients admitted for disease-modifying therapies
• Prescribing and monitoring immune-modulating medications
• Interpreting diagnostic investigations including imaging and laboratory tests
• Contributing to treatment planning within a multidisciplinary clinical team

Transition Care

The fellow will also participate in transition clinics designed to support young people moving from paediatric to adult neurological care. These clinics are conducted jointly with the adult Multiple Sclerosis service at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN).

Duties include:

• Coordinating clinical and research handover to adult teams
• Supporting young people and families during transition
• Attending initial adult clinics to ensure continuity of care
• Approximately six transition clinics are held each year.
• Research and Academic Activity

The Neuroinflammatory Service maintains a strong research portfolio, including investigator-initiated and industry-sponsored studies.

The fellow will have opportunities to:

• Participate in clinical research projects
• Contribute to academic publications
• Collaborate with national and international research partners
• Present findings at clinical meetings or conferences

About the Organisation

Great Ormond Street Hospital is internationally recognised for delivering highly specialised paediatric healthcare. The Trust is committed to recruiting talented professionals based solely on skills, merit and professional excellence.

GOSH promotes an inclusive workplace where every member of staff is respected and supported. The hospital actively encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and promotes equality across the workforce.

Key staff networks include:

• BAME staff network
• LGBT+ and Allies network
• Disability and long-term health conditions network
• Women’s staff network
• These groups contribute to a positive, inclusive culture and support the organisation’s commitment to diversity.

Person Specification

Professional Qualifications (Essential)

Applicants must have:

• A primary medical qualification (MBBS or equivalent)
• Full GMC registration with licence to practise, or eligibility through approved English language testing
• MRCP, MRCPCH, or an equivalent postgraduate qualification
• English language requirements follow UK professional standards:
• IELTS overall score 7.5 or higher, or
• Occupational English Test (Medicine) with minimum grade B in each domain

Desirable Qualifications

Postgraduate academic qualification such as MSc, MPhil, or equivalent

Experience Requirements

Essential

Applicants should demonstrate:

• At least three years of neurology experience
• Experience in teaching and delivering presentations
• Participation in clinical audit and quality improvement
• Understanding of clinical governance and patient safety

Desirable

• Clinical experience in related paediatric specialties
• Evidence of peer-reviewed research publications

Skills and Competencies

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong organisational and workload-management skills
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• Confidence in managing clinical priorities in pressured environments
• Commitment to patient-centred care and professional development

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

GOSH values a workplace where people from diverse backgrounds can thrive. The Trust supports fair recruitment practices and ensures that all applicants receive equal consideration regardless of:

• Race or ethnicity
• Religion or belief
• Gender identity or sexual orientation
• Age
• Disability status

More information on workplace equality standards in the UK 

Visa and Sponsorship

Applications from international candidates requiring Skilled Worker visa sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside UK applicants.

Living Wage Commitment

We are proud to be an accredited Living Wage employer, ensuring all staff receive fair and sustainable pay in line with national standards.

Important Application Information

• The advertised closing date is a guide only, and applications may close earlier if sufficient interest is received.
• Only candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification criteria will be shortlisted.
• Additional selection criteria may be applied if application volumes are high.
• Early applications are strongly encouraged.