Job summary
CLINICAL FELLOW IN NEUROSURGERY (with an interest in skull base) Applications are invited for the position of neurosurgical fellow with an interest in skull base.
This offers one year's experience in neurosurgery with a specific emphasis on skull base. The post will be available from August 2025. There will also be opportunity to get involved in research. The appointee will take part in the Neurosurgical registrar on-call rota at The Walton Centre. The post is suitable for an experienced trainee wishing to gain further experience in skull base neurosurgery. The post has previously been approved for training by the SAC.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work with a team of Skull Base surgeons. The post holder will be expected to attend twice monthly Skull Base MDT's and monthly pituitary MDT. The fellow is expected to participate in both the clinical activity of the firm, audit, including the updating of the skull base and pituitary databases, and research.
About us
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.
With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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The WCFT routine catchment area covers all of Cheshire, Merseyside, North Wales, Isle of Man and parts of Greater Manchester and Lancashire. We also attract referrals from all across the UK and some internationally.
We are unique as being the only dedicated neuroscience trust in the UK. The Trust is based in North Liverpool. The main hospital is on University Hospitals Aintrees campus and situated next to Aintree University Hospital. We share a link bridge with Aintree which was put in to strengthen our collaborative working with them as part of the regions trauma centre. Merseyside is unusual in having 4 specialist trusts (including WCFT), a childrens Trust, and 1 large acute trust.
Liverpool itself is a dynamic city. It has experienced a major revival over the past few years, having been made European City of Culture in 2008. The city enjoys two football stadiums, a wealth of restaurants, theatres, museums, art galleries, including the Tate and The Walker, and several places of interest, including architectural highlights such as the magnificent St Georges Hall, it also boasts the M&S Bank Arena which attracts international bands and artists and the Convention Centre which hosts several major exhibitions and meetings. There is also The Philharmonic Hall where the nationally acclaimed Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra plays. It is also served by excellent transport links. There is a station outside The Walton Centre with trains that take as little as 12 minutes to get to the city centre.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE USE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION
The WCFT routine catchment area covers all of Cheshire, Merseyside, North Wales, Isle of Man and parts of Greater Manchester and Lancashire. We also attract referrals from all across the UK and some internationally.
We are unique as being the only dedicated neuroscience trust in the UK. The Trust is based in North Liverpool. The main hospital is on University Hospitals Aintrees campus and situated next to Aintree University Hospital. We share a link bridge with Aintree which was put in to strengthen our collaborative working with them as part of the regions trauma centre. Merseyside is unusual in having 4 specialist trusts (including WCFT), a childrens Trust, and 1 large acute trust.
Liverpool itself is a dynamic city. It has experienced a major revival over the past few years, having been made European City of Culture in 2008. The city enjoys two football stadiums, a wealth of restaurants, theatres, museums, art galleries, including the Tate and The Walker, and several places of interest, including architectural highlights such as the magnificent St Georges Hall, it also boasts the M&S Bank Arena which attracts international bands and artists and the Convention Centre which hosts several major exhibitions and meetings. There is also The Philharmonic Hall where the nationally acclaimed Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra plays. It is also served by excellent transport links. There is a station outside The Walton Centre with trains that take as little as 12 minutes to get to the city centre.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBChB or equivalent
- GMC registered
- MRCS (or approved overseas equivalent)
Desirable
- FRCS(SN) Higher or other degree
- Awards, distinctions, prizes, scholarships
Experience
Essential
- Basic surgical training must be completed as required by the Royal Colleges or approved overseas equivalent.
- Year 4 or 5 of neurosurgical training.
- Equivalent overseas training will be considered.
Desirable
- Intercollegiate examination in Neurosurgery
- Some experience in Skull Base/Vascular neurosurgery
Knowledge
Essential
- Appropriate to experience with evidence of understanding and the ability to apply it in clinical practice.
- Competent in managing patients including note keeping, and in undertaking surgical procedures
- Physically able to participate in long neurosurgical procedures
- Evidence of potential to develop.
Desirable
- Some experience in skull base/Vascular neurosurgery
Research
Desirable
- previous experience Publications Presentations
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles
Desirable
Motivation
Essential
- Commitment to gaining sufficient experience and training to develop a sub-specialist interest in skull base neurosurgery.
Desirable
- Critical enquiring approach to acquisition of knowledge
Personality
Essential
- Trustworthy, reliable, caring attitude and initiative
- Cope with pressure
- Able to take responsibility
- Good communication
- Ability to work as part of a team
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBChB or equivalent
- GMC registered
- MRCS (or approved overseas equivalent)
Desirable
- FRCS(SN) Higher or other degree
- Awards, distinctions, prizes, scholarships
Experience
Essential
- Basic surgical training must be completed as required by the Royal Colleges or approved overseas equivalent.
- Year 4 or 5 of neurosurgical training.
- Equivalent overseas training will be considered.
Desirable
- Intercollegiate examination in Neurosurgery
- Some experience in Skull Base/Vascular neurosurgery
Knowledge
Essential
- Appropriate to experience with evidence of understanding and the ability to apply it in clinical practice.
- Competent in managing patients including note keeping, and in undertaking surgical procedures
- Physically able to participate in long neurosurgical procedures
- Evidence of potential to develop.
Desirable
- Some experience in skull base/Vascular neurosurgery
Research
Desirable
- previous experience Publications Presentations
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles
Desirable
Motivation
Essential
- Commitment to gaining sufficient experience and training to develop a sub-specialist interest in skull base neurosurgery.
Desirable
- Critical enquiring approach to acquisition of knowledge
Personality
Essential
- Trustworthy, reliable, caring attitude and initiative
- Cope with pressure
- Able to take responsibility
- Good communication
- Ability to work as part of a team
Desirable
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).
