Main area Autonomics Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Fixed term: 3 years (until 30-09-2029, limited funding) Hours Full time – 37.5 hours per week Job ref 309-UCLH-7902
Site National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery/UCLH Town London Salary £47,951 – £56,863 Per Annum Inclusive of HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 02/06/2026 23:59
Job overview
We are pleased to invite applicants for this rare opportunity to apply for a 3 year fixed term post as a Clinical Autonomic Scientist/Researcher.
The successful applicant will support the nationally and internationally recognized Autonomic Unit based at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. 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.
Person specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
- BSc in life sciences or equivalent
- Familiar with decontamination procedures for bodily fluids and potentially infectious materials
Experience
- Experience of performing autonomic investigations
- Proven ability to write and speak clearly and concisely in English
- Proven experience of working in a research based environment either laboratory or clinically based.
- Basic life support and automated external defibrillator training
Skills and Abilities
- 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
- Ability to adopt an objective view and be a good team player
- Proven competence in the use of office computer software, e.g Word, Excel and Powerpoint
Values
- Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
Communication
- 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
- Proven ability to deal professionally and effectively with people who are difficult, distressed or anxious.
Personal and People Development
- Enabling people to learn new skills and information
- Able to undertake self‑directed study without a structured timetable
- Able to learn new skills
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
- Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
- Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
- Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
- Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably
Specific Requirements
- 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
- The postholder will need to be passed fit to perform full duties of the post, this will be determined through occupational health with any reasonable aids provided wherever possible
- Understanding of and commitment to the needs of the Autonomic Unit service
You must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom or meet the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. We welcome applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship, and these will be considered alongside all other applications. Before applying, please ensure that both you and the role meet the eligibility requirements under the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) points‑based system to avoid disappointment.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name: Dr Valeria IodiceJob title: Clinical LeadEmail address: valeria.iodice@nhs.net
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