Location: | London |
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Salary: | £43,619 to £67,652 |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
Placed On: | 3rd July 2024 |
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Closes: | 16th July 2024 |
Job Ref: | B02-07202 |
About us
The Centre for Neuromuscular Diseases (CNMD) provides comprehensive NHS clinical services for over 5,000 patients per year, which include a range of specialist neuromuscular clinics and nationally commissioned services. It provides the largest clinical neuromuscular services for children and adults in Europe. It represents a UK national centre of excellence, setting standards for rare disease management and offering training opportunities for specialist clinicians and clinical scientists.
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Research Fellow to join the Centre. This fellowship offers clinical training in genomic medicine of neuromuscular disease, focusing on primary mitochondrial disorders.
As part of the fellowship, you will be expected to register for a PhD at the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology focusing on the translation of advanced omic technologies to primary mitochondrial disease.
An honorary contract will be sought from UCLH NHS Foundation Trust, for which a DBS check will be required.
The post is available immediately and is funded by the NHS for 12 months in the first instance.
If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online, or have any queries regarding the application process, please contact the Institute of Neurology HR Team.
Informal enquiries regarding the role can be addressed to Professor Rob Pitceathly.
For a full job description and to apply for this role please visit UCL’s online recruitment portal (https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/search-ucl-jobs) and search using vacancy reference B02-07202.
About you
You will be a Registered Medical Practitioner licensed to practise in the UK and have completed your CMT/IMT training and MRCP (or paediatric equivalent). You will have experience in clinical genomics or neurology combined with an understanding of research methodology, the NHS clinical governance framework, and clinical audit experience. In addition, you will be able to provide clinical supervision and a commitment to research and quality in the research process.
This role meets the eligibility requirements for a skilled worker certificate of sponsorship or a global talent visa under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore, UCL welcomes applications from international applicants who require a visa.
What we offer
The role is offered in the range of £43,619 - £67,652 per annum including London Allowance, on the CL, JDPS, or StR scale, dependent on NHS contract and/or stage of clinical training.
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits; visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.
We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible, and job share basis wherever possible.
This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Professional Services Staff. Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/conditions-service-research-teaching-and-professional-services-staff for more information.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. 12% of Institute staff are actively working on EDI initiatives; visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ion/equality-diversity-inclusion for more information about what we’re doing. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce; these include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ and gender diverse people in all roles, and women in Grade 9 and 10 roles.
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