Clinical Fellow in Demyelination and Autoimmune Neurology
The closing date is 31 October 2025
Job summary
Applications are invited for a Clinical Fellowship in Neurology with a subspecialist focus on neuroimmunology and demyelinating disorders, particularly neuromyelitis optica spectrum disease (NMOSD) and MOG antibody associated disease (MOGAD). The post is based at the Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust, the UK's busiest standalone neurosciences hospital, and one of two nationally commissioned centres for NMOSD in England. The service is delivered in partnership with the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford. This post is also accredited as an Advanced Clinical Training Fellowship (ACTF) in MS and non-MS neuroinflammation.
The fellowship is suitable for:
- Neurology trainees seeking out-of-programme experience (OOPE)
- Pre- or post-CCT neurologists looking to gain subspecialist clinical and research expertise in neuroimmunology and demyelinating disease
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will join a busy national NMOSD, MS and autoimmune neurology service, with additional exposure to antibody mediated central nervous system disorders and paediatric demyelination. The post is primarily clinical, but there are extensive opportunities for academic involvement, including the Autoimmune Neurology Group at the University of Liverpool.
Applicants will be encouraged and supported to pursue original research. Prior experience with academic writing or publications is highly desirable. Mentorship in grant writing, abstract development, and paper authorship will be provided. Fellows are expected to contribute to the academic output of the service.
Further information regarding the post can be obtained from:
Dr Saif Huda, Consultant Neurologist, The Walton Centre NHS Trust, shuda@nhs.net
Diane Thomas, NMOSD Coordinator | Tel: 0151 556 3532
* This post is not a Mersey deanery numbered neurology training post. There are no call commitments as part of this post
About us
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.
With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.
Details
Date posted
14 October 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£73,992 a year MT04
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
160-7477580
Job locations
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust
Lower Lane
Liverpool
L9 7LJ
Employer details
Employer name
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust
Lower Lane
Liverpool
L9 7LJ
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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