Senior Fellow in Neurosurgery

Southampton, England, United Kingdom

6/2/2025

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

This is a fixed term contract with the position commencing in the month of August 2025

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

Our department is the only tertiary centre in the region covering acute and elective services with a catchment area of 3 million across south and southwest of England.

You will be expected to perform the on-call duties in the neurosurgery department. The rota is well-supported with experienced nurse practitioners as well as junior doctors. There will be ample educational opportunities including theatre attendance, weekly teaching, monthly morbidity and mortality meetings as well as clinics and MDTs.

The post is to work alongside our 'run through' neurosurgery trainees and be treated equitably. An educational supervisor will be provided and regular assessments and appraisal carried out so that the post can contribute to evidence for CESR. While the post is initially being offered a 12 month contract we would look to extend the post if appropriate.

Working for our organisation

What We Can Offer You

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.

Applicants Must Have

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Full GMC Membership
• Completion of FY2 competency or equivalent experience and at least 2 years post qualification
  
  

clinical experience

• MRCS or equivalent
• Previous experience in Neurosurgery and the ability to operate independently and safely on
  
  

Neurosurgery emergencies

• ILS or ALS completion certificate
• Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
  
  

You Are Expected To Perform The Followings

• Actively involved in the on-call and care of emergency neurosurgery patients as well as weekly clinic and MDT meetings and attending elective operating sessions and academic meetings.
• Fulfil duties of weekly timetable
• Run weekly neurosurgery OPD lists alongside colleagues.
• Attend and deliver neurosurgery operating sessions and be involved
• Participation on the on-call rota, including evenings, weekends and night shifts
• Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of Neurosurgical patients in line with NICE improving outcomes guidance.
• To share with colleagues’ responsibility for the day-to-day managements of the neurosurgical patients.
• Support the teaching and training of junior staff and medical students.
• To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME)
• To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit
• To attend meetings as appropriate.
• In addition, the appointee can dedicate time on a weekly basis towards research/audit relating to any subspecialty and can assist in the teaching of undergraduate medical students.
  
  

Additional Information

Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists).

Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.

Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular.

Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)

Basic Salary – MT04 £61,825 Basic Salary – MT05 £70,425

Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5;

• 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)
  
  

Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role.

Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible.

Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.

Interviews will be held on 23rd June 2025 Job Reference; 188-MD30525 - This vacancy closes on or before : 17th June 2025

Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.

Person specification

Qualifications, Training & Experience

Essential criteria

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• GMC registration with a licence to practise
• MRCS or equivalent
• Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
• Successful completion of a foundation programme
• Previous experience in Neurosurgery
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Postgraduate –BSc (or other intercalated degree) other higher degrees (eg PhD)
• Undergraduate Awards
• Previous Registrar level experience within the NHS
• ALS
• ATLS
• Valid GCP
  
  

Aptitudes and skills

Essential criteria

• 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
• Proven ability to manage acute neurosurgical emergencies
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Basic Surgical Skills
  
  

Trust Values

Essential criteria

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together