Job summary
Applications are invited for a Clinical Fellow Core in Neurosurgery at Addenbrooke's Hospital, part of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
This post is available to commence from 05 August 2026 until 03 August 2027.
Main duties of the job
The duties of the post predominantly include management of neurosurgical patients on the ward. It is expected however that the successful candidate will also gain experience in the management of patients in theatre and possibly in clinic. This is a busy neurosurgical job that offers the chance to gain experience in an outstanding neurosurgical department.
Please note that this post does not carry Postgraduate Dean's approval or training recognition.
Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at time of application is required.
About us
The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.
Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, 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) will also be subject to this requirement.
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.
There is no funded research element to this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.
There is no funded research element to this post.
Person Specification
Shortlisting
Essential
- MBBS
- Full Registration and a Licence to Practice GMC at time of application
- Minimum of 12 months NHS experience employed at foundation level or above
- Placements employed at foundation level or above in at least two surgical specialties.
- Evidence of interest in Neurosurgery through educational choices, publications or equivalent source
- ATLS Course
Desirable
- CCrISP
- Presentations/Publications
- MRCS (or equivalent qualification)
Person Specification
Shortlisting
Essential
- MBBS
- Full Registration and a Licence to Practice GMC at time of application
- Minimum of 12 months NHS experience employed at foundation level or above
- Placements employed at foundation level or above in at least two surgical specialties.
- Evidence of interest in Neurosurgery through educational choices, publications or equivalent source
- ATLS Course
Desirable
- CCrISP
- Presentations/Publications
- MRCS (or equivalent qualification)
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).