Start Date
Immediate
Expiry Date
06 Sep, 25
Salary
75038.0
Posted On
31 Jul, 25
Experience
0 year(s) or above
Remote Job
Yes
Telecommute
Yes
Sponsor Visa
No
Skills
Good communication skills
Industry
Hospital/Health Care
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.
The LifeArc and MDUK-funded Translational Rare Disease Centre to Treat Mitochondrial Diseases (LAC-TreatMito-UK) was established in September 2024 to deliver a national platform to translate novel treatment strategies and biomarkers into clinical trials. This platform will improve mitochondrial disease diagnosis nation-wide, connecting patient groups, knowledge and infrastructure to accelerate the clinical translation of new treatments.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This LAC-TreatMito-UK fellowship offers clinical training in neuromuscular diseases, focusing on primary mitochondrial disorders (PMD). You will undertake a research project in imaging related to the evaluation of PMD severity, progression, and response to treatments. You will be responsible for the successful design and implementation of the research to the highest academic standards, and to lead on writing up data for publication, and there will be the opportunity to apply for a PhD at UCL and undertake relevant research training.
You will be based within the NHS Highly Specialised Service (HSS) for Rare Mitochondrial Disorders team and will attend the weekly mitochondrial MDT meeting and fortnightly complex genetics MDT. You will also attend clinic where you will review patients as part of their routine clinic visit and consent them for research, including collection of in-depth phenotypic data and clinical and family history.
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 LAC-TreatMito award to 31 August 2029 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 (ion.hradmin@ucl.ac.uk).
Informal enquiries regarding the role can be addressed to Professor Rob Pitceathly (r.pitceathly@ucl.ac.uk) and Dr Chiara Pizzamiglio (c.pizzamglio@ucl.ac.uk).
A full job description and person specification for this role can be accessed below.
We expect to hold interviews on Tuesday 2nd September.
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer great benefits, some of which are below:
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