Job summary
We are pleased to invite applicants for this rare opportunity to apply for a 1 year fixed term post as Clinical Autonomic Scientist/Researcher. The clinical autonomic scientist/ researcher is expected to have a specialist interest in autonomic diseases in particular multi-disciplinary care in a major centre of excellence.
The Autonomic Unit has pioneered the translation of autonomic research into clinical practice in the UK and worldwide, and is closely involved in national, European and international autonomic and neurological societies, and in International Consensus Groups and Task Forces providing guidelines and policy. Clinical Autonomic Scientists work along with the clinicians, to ensure that the clinical service is underpinned by a strong investigation and evidence base.
They have devised and implemented new diagnostic tests for central and peripheral autonomic function, and novel treatments. They have pioneered novel, mainly non-invasive techniques for the investigation of pathophysiological mechanisms in various autonomic disorders.
Main duties of the job
The team has in the last 5 years established additional patients' pathway including the delivery of autonomic assessment, rehabilitation and immunotherapy one of the most severe but treatable autonomic failure condition, such as autoimmune autonomic ganglionopathy.
We have also established the first Autonomic adolescent service and a new diagnostic assessment for postganglionic sudomotor dysfunction. The expanded spectrum of patients seen at the Autonomic unit require additional senior specialist in autonomic neurology leading on the delivery of assessment and treatment of patients with autonomic failure.
If you are interested or would like to discuss further, please contact the Clinical Lead Dr Valeria Iodice - valeria.iodice@nhs.net
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:
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.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
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 Job Description.
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
- BSc in the life sciences or equivalent
- Formal training or equivalent experience providing specialist knowledge of the autonomic nervous system and its investigation
Desirable
- Familiar with decontamination procedures for bodily fluids and potentially infectious materials
Experience
Essential
- Experience of performing autonomic investigations
- Proven ability to write and speak clearly and concisely in English
Desirable
- Basic life support and automated external defibrillator training
Skills & Abilities: Communication & Customer Care
Essential
- High level of written and oral communication, including attention to details
- Understanding of the Data Protection act and an ability to act in such a manner as to maintain and protect confidentiality at all times
- Able to use influencing and persuasive skills
Desirable
- Proven ability to deal professionally and effectively with people who are difficult, distressed or anxious
Personal & people development
Essential
- Enabling people to learn new skills and information
- Able to undertake self-directed study without a structured timetable
- Able to learn new skills
Analytical and Judgemental Systems
Essential
- Able to concentrate for prolonged periods during testing, data analysis and handling of blood samples yet cope with unpredictable interruptions
- Able to accept responsibility
- Demonstrate effective prioritisation and time management skills
- Able to make sensible judgements involving facts/situations that may require analysis and interpretations
Quality and service improvement
Essential
- Ability to adopt an objective view and be a good team player
Information processing (IT skills)
Essential
- Proven competence in the use of office computer software, e.g Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Friendly and approachable
- Flexible and reliable
- Positive attitude to making improvements in working practice and service provision
Other requirements, including:
Essential
- Able to stand for much of the day
- Tolerant of hot, occasionally smelly environments
- Able to move to move cartons, some large, occasionally heavy (limited requirement)
- Able to assist with the transfer of immobile/impaired people
- Able or willing to learn phlebotomy skills, including cannulation
- Dexterity and good hand-eye co-ordination for accuracy, to include above average keyboard skills, transfer/handling of blood/plasma, phlebotomy, delicate and expensive electronic equipment
Miscellaneous
Desirable
- Understanding of and commitment to the needs of the Autonomic Unit service
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in the life sciences or equivalent
- Formal training or equivalent experience providing specialist knowledge of the autonomic nervous system and its investigation
Desirable
- Familiar with decontamination procedures for bodily fluids and potentially infectious materials
Experience
Essential
- Experience of performing autonomic investigations
- Proven ability to write and speak clearly and concisely in English
Desirable
- Basic life support and automated external defibrillator training
Skills & Abilities: Communication & Customer Care
Essential
- High level of written and oral communication, including attention to details
- Understanding of the Data Protection act and an ability to act in such a manner as to maintain and protect confidentiality at all times
- Able to use influencing and persuasive skills
Desirable
- Proven ability to deal professionally and effectively with people who are difficult, distressed or anxious
Personal & people development
Essential
- Enabling people to learn new skills and information
- Able to undertake self-directed study without a structured timetable
- Able to learn new skills
Analytical and Judgemental Systems
Essential
- Able to concentrate for prolonged periods during testing, data analysis and handling of blood samples yet cope with unpredictable interruptions
- Able to accept responsibility
- Demonstrate effective prioritisation and time management skills
- Able to make sensible judgements involving facts/situations that may require analysis and interpretations
Quality and service improvement
Essential
- Ability to adopt an objective view and be a good team player
Information processing (IT skills)
Essential
- Proven competence in the use of office computer software, e.g Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Friendly and approachable
- Flexible and reliable
- Positive attitude to making improvements in working practice and service provision
Other requirements, including:
Essential
- Able to stand for much of the day
- Tolerant of hot, occasionally smelly environments
- Able to move to move cartons, some large, occasionally heavy (limited requirement)
- Able to assist with the transfer of immobile/impaired people
- Able or willing to learn phlebotomy skills, including cannulation
- Dexterity and good hand-eye co-ordination for accuracy, to include above average keyboard skills, transfer/handling of blood/plasma, phlebotomy, delicate and expensive electronic equipment
Miscellaneous
Desirable
- Understanding of and commitment to the needs of the Autonomic Unit service
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UCLH
Queen Square
London
WC1N 3BG
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
