Consultant in Paediatric Neuromuscular Diseases

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust Consultant in Paediatric Neuromuscular Diseases The closing date is 15 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Consultant in Neuromuscular Diseases (Substantive, 10 PAs) Join a world-leading paediatric neuromuscular service An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the nationally recognised Dubowitz Neuromuscular Centre at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust. As part of one of the UKs largest paediatric neuromuscular services, you will provide highly specialised care for children and young people with rare and complex neuromuscular disorders, while contributing to innovative therapies, research and service development. About the role You will deliver expert clinical care across specialist clinics, multidisciplinary services and advanced therapy programmes. The post offers opportunities to contribute to teaching, research, clinical trials and quality improvement within a leading tertiary centre. About you Applicants must hold GMC Specialist Registration (or be eligible within six months) and have substantial experience in paediatric neurology and neuromuscular disorders within a tertiary setting. A commitment to clinical excellence, research, education and multidisciplinary working is essential. Why GOSH? Work alongside internationally recognised experts, access cutting-edge therapies and research programmes, and help shape the future of care for children and young people with neuromuscular disorders. Main duties of the job 9/10 PAs of this Neuromuscular consultant post will provide additional support to the clinical service. 1 PA will be for Neurology service weeks. The post holder will form part of a multidisciplinary team, participating in general and disease-specific outpatient clinics, and day cases for the assessment, diagnosis and management of neuromuscular disorders and communicating with parents, local referral teams about investigation and management plans. Participation in audit and teaching is expected. The appointee will have a balanced job plan, which focuses on clinical practice, with opportunities to participate in the Dubowitz neuromuscular team teaching and training opportunities and to participate in the specialised MDT meetings including the weekly muscle pathology meeting and complex cases meeting. About us GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed. We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion. We have active a