Senior Neuromuscular Fellow

Job summary University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Job Title: Junior FellowStart Date: August 2026Contract Type: Fixed termDuration: 12 months Purpose for Fixed Term: Training ContractThis post is appointed on a fixed-term basis for the primary purpose of providing structured training and supervised clinical development. While the postholder will contribute to service delivery, the overarching purpose of the post is to provide defined educational opportunities, supervised clinical practice, and experience aligned to the relevant specialty training curriculum Please see below for detailed job description of the role. Main duties of the job Applications are invited for a senior neurology clinical fellow with a specialist interest in adult neuromuscular disease, to focus on further specialist clinical training and research experience. The post is for a 12-month period, potentially extendable to 24 months. The successful applicant will join the Wessex Regional Muscle And Nerve Service (WERMANS), which serves a catchment area of 3 million in the South of England, and is increasing its research activities. By the end of the training Fellows will meet the competencies agreed by the British Myology Society for UK Clinical Neuromuscular Fellowships and those agreed for the European Neuromuscular Fellowship Core Curriculum. About us As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted. We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalising your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information. Details Date posted 18 June 2026 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Specialty registrar Salary £67,325 to £76,582 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 188-MA40626 Job locations Southampton General Hospital Tremona Road Southampton SO16 6YD United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities General Duties will include: Sub-specialty training in all neuromuscular disorders, including neurophysiology Performing needle muscle biopsies and co-ordinating the nerve and muscle biopsy meeting Supporting the wider neuromuscular team, including prescribing, answering patient queries Supporting research and governance activities For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS) A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee) Proposed interview date: TBCThis vacancy closes on or before 2nd July 2026 Job description Job responsibilities General Duties will include: Sub-specialty training in all neuromuscular disorders, including neurophysiology Performing needle muscle biopsies and co-ordinating the nerve and muscle biopsy meeting Supporting the wider neuromuscular team, including prescribing, answering patient queries Supporting research and governance activities For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS) A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee) Proposed interview date: TBCThis vacancy closes on or before 2nd July 2026 Person Specification Qualifications, Training & Experience Essential MBBS or equivalent medical qualification GMC registration with a licence to practise Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems Desirable Interest in Neuromuscular Disorders GCP Training Aptitudes & Skills Essential Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English) Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching Trust Values Essential Patients First Working Together Always Improving Person Specification Qualifications, Training & Experience Essential MBBS or equivalent medical qualification GMC registration with a licence to practise Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems Desirable Interest in Neuromuscular Disorders GCP Training Aptitudes & Skills Essential Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English) Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching Trust Values Essential Patients First Working Together Always Improving 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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