Job summary
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 ASAP.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
You'll be joining the Wessex Neurological Centre, a nationally renowned specialist service based at University Hospital Southampton. We provide comprehensive neurosurgical care for a population of over 3 million people across central southern England. Our service operates 24/7 and includes over 60 dedicated inpatient beds, specialist outpatient clinics, and state-of-the-art theatres. We're proud to be one of only two major trauma centres in the South of England, offering a full spectrum of emergency and elective neurosurgical services.
As part of our Pituitary and Skull Base subspecialty team, you'll work alongside highly skilled neurosurgeons, endocrinologists, neuroradiologists, and ENT surgeons in regular MDT meetings, with strong links to research and teaching through the University of Southampton. Our centre is recognised for clinical excellence, innovative research, and high patient outcomes, consistently ranking among the UK's top recruiters to neurosurgical clinical trials. This is a chance to join a collaborative, forward-thinking team committed to delivering world-class care while driving innovation in pituitary and skull base surgery.
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description & Responsibilities
In this role, youll take a lead in both elective and emergency neurosurgical care, specialising in Pituitary and Skull Base surgery. Youll have a balanced mix of clinical, teaching, research, and leadership responsibilities, working within a highly skilled multidisciplinary team at one of the UKs leading neurological centres. Key elements of the role include:
Delivering expert care for adult neurosurgical patients, including a 1:10 on-call commitment for adult cranial surgery.
Leading and participating in Pituitary and Skull Base MDT meetings, clinics, and surgical sessions.
Driving education and training for undergraduates, postgraduates, and junior medical staff, helping shape the next generation of neurosurgeons.
Contributing to clinical research and audit, including opportunities to be involved with national studies.
Skills & Experience
To thrive in this role, youll need to bring:
Full GMC registration with a licence to practise and specialist registration (or be within 6 months of completion).
Extensive experience in Pituitary and Skull Base neurosurgery, with evidence of independent operating skills.
A strong track record in research, publications, or clinical trials in your field.
Commitment to teaching, training, and mentoring medical students, trainees, and other clinical staff.
Other Key Information
Residence within 10 miles or 30 minutes of Southampton General Hospital (or Trust-approved alternative) is required for on-call commitments.
This role involves participation in regular MDT meetings, consultant meetings, and departmental leadership activities.
The post requires an enhanced DBS check, as standard for all clinical roles.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003. Interviews will be held on 17th October 2025This vacancy closes on or before 6th October 2025
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description & Responsibilities
In this role, youll take a lead in both elective and emergency neurosurgical care, specialising in Pituitary and Skull Base surgery. Youll have a balanced mix of clinical, teaching, research, and leadership responsibilities, working within a highly skilled multidisciplinary team at one of the UKs leading neurological centres. Key elements of the role include:
Delivering expert care for adult neurosurgical patients, including a 1:10 on-call commitment for adult cranial surgery.
Leading and participating in Pituitary and Skull Base MDT meetings, clinics, and surgical sessions.
Driving education and training for undergraduates, postgraduates, and junior medical staff, helping shape the next generation of neurosurgeons.
Contributing to clinical research and audit, including opportunities to be involved with national studies.
Skills & Experience
To thrive in this role, youll need to bring:
Full GMC registration with a licence to practise and specialist registration (or be within 6 months of completion).
Extensive experience in Pituitary and Skull Base neurosurgery, with evidence of independent operating skills.
A strong track record in research, publications, or clinical trials in your field.
Commitment to teaching, training, and mentoring medical students, trainees, and other clinical staff.
Other Key Information
Residence within 10 miles or 30 minutes of Southampton General Hospital (or Trust-approved alternative) is required for on-call commitments.
This role involves participation in regular MDT meetings, consultant meetings, and departmental leadership activities.
The post requires an enhanced DBS check, as standard for all clinical roles.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003. Interviews will be held on 17th October 2025This vacancy closes on or before 6th October 2025
Person Specification
Qualifications, Training & Experience
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- FRCS (Neurosurgery) or equivalent
- Able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in general emergency neurosurgery
- >/= 12/12 post-CCT Fellowship in Pituitary / Skull Base neurosurgery
- High level of experience in complex Pituitary and Skull Base surgery
Desirable
- MSc or equivalent in Research
- In date GCP training certificate
- Course on leading techniques in Skull Base surgery
- Course on leading techniques in Pituitary surgery
- RCS(England) approved fellowship
- Supervising research by junior staff
- Evidence of service improvement
- Consultant level experience in Pituitary / Skull Base neurosurgery
- Consultant experience of adult on-call
- Consultant level experience of leading independent complex anterior Skull Base surgery including joint ENT operations
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Leadership training course
- Evidence of leadership and project management
- Evidence of having implemented change
- Formal experience in use of Shared Decision Making
- Attendance at communication skills course
- Evidence of commitment to Net Zero NHS
- Evidence of commitment to NHS Digital Transformation
- Advanced skills in information technology
- Experience in developing and implementing new technologies
Living Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications, Training & Experience
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- FRCS (Neurosurgery) or equivalent
- Able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in general emergency neurosurgery
- >/= 12/12 post-CCT Fellowship in Pituitary / Skull Base neurosurgery
- High level of experience in complex Pituitary and Skull Base surgery
Desirable
- MSc or equivalent in Research
- In date GCP training certificate
- Course on leading techniques in Skull Base surgery
- Course on leading techniques in Pituitary surgery
- RCS(England) approved fellowship
- Supervising research by junior staff
- Evidence of service improvement
- Consultant level experience in Pituitary / Skull Base neurosurgery
- Consultant experience of adult on-call
- Consultant level experience of leading independent complex anterior Skull Base surgery including joint ENT operations
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Leadership training course
- Evidence of leadership and project management
- Evidence of having implemented change
- Formal experience in use of Shared Decision Making
- Attendance at communication skills course
- Evidence of commitment to Net Zero NHS
- Evidence of commitment to NHS Digital Transformation
- Advanced skills in information technology
- Experience in developing and implementing new technologies
Living Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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).
