Job summary
Join one of the UKs leading tertiary Neurosurgery centres at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. Based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, our Neurosurgery department is recognised for its subspecialty expertise, research-driven innovation, and regional leadership across the West Midlands.
This is an opportunity to be part of a high-performing, multidisciplinary team delivering complex cranial neurosurgical care, including a dedicated neurovascular service. With access to advanced surgical technologies, a full neurosciences unit, and a supportive culture of professional development and collaboration, the department offers an outstanding environment for consultants seeking to develop or expand a specialist interest while contributing to the Trusts strategic objectives around excellence in care, education and research.
We are seeking to appoint a substantive Consultant Neurosurgeon with a sub-specialty interest in neurovascular neurosurgery. The successful candidate will be fully integrated into the cranial neurosurgery service, participating in both elective and emergency activity, with a 1:9 general cranial On-Call commitment.
The role requires demonstrated competence in the full spectrum of cranial neurosurgery, with particular experience in neurovascular procedures at post-CCT or post-fellowship level.
Main duties of the job
You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to the development of the neurovascular service, and engaging with regional colleagues to ensure timely, effective patient care across the wider network.
The appointed Consultant will play a key role in the delivery of both elective and emergency cranial neurosurgical services, contributing to the general cranial On-Call rota on a 1:9 basis. A significant focus of the role will be within the neurovascular subspecialty, where the postholder will be expected to manage both elective and urgent vascular cases, applying advanced surgical skills to complex patient presentations.
In addition to their subspecialty responsibilities, the Consultant will provide comprehensive care for a cohort of general cranial neurosurgical patients. This includes active involvement across the full clinical pathway -from the initial triage and assessment of referrals, through surgical intervention and inpatient care, to appropriate discharge planning or onward referral.
Working closely with multidisciplinary colleagues within UHB and across the regional network, the Consultant will contribute to the timely and effective management of neurosurgical cases, supporting equitable access to specialist care for patients across the West Midlands. The postholder will also be expected to deliver clinical activity and administrative responsibilities in line with the agreed job plan and departmental service model.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Patient-centred care is a core priority, and the Consultant will ensure patients, and their families are meaningfully involved in decisions about treatment, with a clear emphasis on communication, safety, and personalised outcomes.
As part of the departments commitment to continuous improvement, the Consultant will engage in audit, research, teaching and clinical governance, supporting the refinement of neurosurgical pathways and contributing to the overall quality and sustainability of the service. Maintaining GMC specialist registration and active professional development will be essential in delivering a high standard of practice aligned with Trust and national expectations.
*To undertake the full range of activities associated with a neurosurgical cranial emergency on call duty, including the appropriate management of post-take patients
*To undertake the full range of activities associated with Neurovascular service including elective and emergency vascular cases.
*To manage a cohort of general elective neurosurgical patients from the triage and management of referral, through stages of diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation, with appropriate onward referral or discharge as required.
*To engage with and support colleagues to ensure appropriate and timely management of neurosurgical patients within the West Midlands region.
*To deliver appropriate levels of clinical, administrative and surgical activity proportionate with the agreed job plan in line with the specialty activity plan.
*To ensure that patients are involved in decisions about their care and respond to their views.
*To support the ongoing improvement of neurosurgical patient pathways within UHB through the sharing of good practice, undertaking audits and research and participating in governance practices such as incident reporting and investigation.
*To engage with continuous professional development, maintain GMC specialist registration and licence to practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Patient-centred care is a core priority, and the Consultant will ensure patients, and their families are meaningfully involved in decisions about treatment, with a clear emphasis on communication, safety, and personalised outcomes.
As part of the departments commitment to continuous improvement, the Consultant will engage in audit, research, teaching and clinical governance, supporting the refinement of neurosurgical pathways and contributing to the overall quality and sustainability of the service. Maintaining GMC specialist registration and active professional development will be essential in delivering a high standard of practice aligned with Trust and national expectations.
*To undertake the full range of activities associated with a neurosurgical cranial emergency on call duty, including the appropriate management of post-take patients
*To undertake the full range of activities associated with Neurovascular service including elective and emergency vascular cases.
*To manage a cohort of general elective neurosurgical patients from the triage and management of referral, through stages of diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation, with appropriate onward referral or discharge as required.
*To engage with and support colleagues to ensure appropriate and timely management of neurosurgical patients within the West Midlands region.
*To deliver appropriate levels of clinical, administrative and surgical activity proportionate with the agreed job plan in line with the specialty activity plan.
*To ensure that patients are involved in decisions about their care and respond to their views.
*To support the ongoing improvement of neurosurgical patient pathways within UHB through the sharing of good practice, undertaking audits and research and participating in governance practices such as incident reporting and investigation.
*To engage with continuous professional development, maintain GMC specialist registration and licence to practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration
- Inclusion on Specialist Register for neurosurgery or, if in training, eligible for inclusion on the Register within 6 months interview.
- FRCS (SN) or equivalent
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration
- Inclusion on Specialist Register for neurosurgery or, if in training, eligible for inclusion on the Register within 6 months interview.
- FRCS (SN) or equivalent
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.
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 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.
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).
