Trust Doctor/ Clinical Research Fellow in Paediatric Neuromuscular

Job description

Leeds Children’s Hospital,

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Leeds, UK

Salary - MN37

We are looking for a keen and enthusiastic doctor to join the Paediatric Neurology and Neuromuscular Team at the Leeds Children’s Hospital.

The Leeds Children’s Hospital mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of our children and young people, by providing the highest quality of care with the aim of being the leading provider of healthcare for children and young people in the north of England, giving them their care and treatment as close to home as possible. We will be a place where children, young people and families feel welcome and where staffs are proud to work.

All tertiary Paediatric services are centred in the Leeds Children’s Hospital, within Leeds General Infirmary in Leeds city centre which has excellent transport links.

The successful applicant will work alongside six paediatric neurologists, four paediatric neurosurgeons and a Consultant in Neuro-rehabilitation providing cover for paediatric neurosciences both in Leeds and across the region. They will work in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

The team are committed to delivering excellent care to children with neurological disorders in Yorkshire and are fully engaged with clinical governance and research.

The neuromuscular service has been recognised as one of the national centres of clinical excellence for children’s neuromuscular care in the UK since 2014. We have now expanded our research portfolio and have been recognised as 1 of 2 UK Research Hub sites outside the national research centres. As a consequence, Duchenne UK have part-funded this post which will provide an excellent opportunity for developing research skills and experience. Leeds is a centre for a number of observational and interventional studies in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Spinal Muscular Atrophy. The successful applicant will be expected to take part in research clinics and activities.

The successful applicant should be able to work at ST4 level or above or to be able to demonstrate equivalent level experience. Experience in paediatric neurology and with managing children with neuromuscular conditions is desirable but not essential.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the hospital, which can be arranged by contacting: Dr Karen Pysden, Lead Clinician for Paediatric Neurology on 0113 3922105, e-mail [email protected] or Anne-Marie Childs [email protected] .

Company Description

We contribute to life in the Leeds region, not only by being one of the largest employers with more than 17,000 staff, but by supporting the health and well-being of the community and playing a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest teaching hospitals in Europe, a regional and national centre for specialist treatment, a world renowned biomedical research facility, a leading clinical trials research unit and also the local hospital for the Leeds community.

This means we have access to some of the country's leading clinical expertise and the most advanced medical technology in the world.

We are rated as a good Hospital Trust by our regulators the Care Quality Commission.

We have a £1 billion budget, providing local and specialist services for our immediate population of 770,000 and regional specialist care for up to 5.4 million people.

Our patients are at the heart of everything we do. We employ over 17,000 people who are committed to delivering high quality care to all of our patients all of the time.

We also have an international reputation for excellence in specialist care, research and medical training.