Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our department and compliment our Neurosurgical consultant workforce, the candidate will have a specialist interest in Endoscopic Pituitary and Skull base surgery. This is a substantive post in Neurosurgery. The Neurosurgical department runs alongside a separate Spinal Team, with whom we work very closely. We are part of a Major Trauma Centre and provide an adult Neurosurgical service that serves the population of Staffordshire, Shropshire, South Cheshire and North Wales.
We are a dynamic unit which has undergone a significant period of growth and development in recent years. Within the department we have well established sub-specialisation. We are looking for someone who is willing to engage with our strong team ethos.
Applicants will have experience in general cranial neurosurgery but will have an extended surgical skillset for Pituitary and Skull base surgery.
Main duties of the job
You will take responsibility for the inpatient and outpatient care of neurosurgical patients including the provision of emergency cranial surgery and care.
You may be required to participate in the education and training of medical students, junior doctors, nursing and other professionals allied to medicine. You may be involved in the supervision and teaching of medical students attached to the department. With Keele University Medical School excellent opportunities exist for greater involvement in teaching in many different areas of the undergraduate curriculum.
You will be expected to take an appropriate share in the management and administrative workload of the Department. All Consultants are involved in planning and developing the service.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands has two sites: Royal Stoke University Hospital, located in Stoke-on-Trent, and County Hospital, located in Stafford. From these hospitals we provide a full range of general acute hospital services for people living in and around Staffordshire and beyond. The Trust also provides specialised services for three million people in a wider area, including neighbouring counties and North Wales.
Our specialised services include cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, renal and dialysis services, neonatal intensive care and paediatric intensive care. We are recognised for our particular expertise in trauma, respiratory conditions, spinal surgery, upper gastro-intestinal surgery, complex orthopaedic surgery, laparoscopic surgery and the management of liver conditions. The Trust has some of the most modern operating theatres in Europe.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more details about the role. Interview date 17th June 2025
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more details about the role. Interview date 17th June 2025
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a License to practise.
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: CCT - proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview.
- CESR or European Community Rights.
- An appropriate higher surgical qualification (FRCS or Equivalent)
Clinical Experience and Training
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining (UK) CCST in Neurosurgery
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care patients
- Candidates must have experience in the management of complex cranial cases and non-complex spinal cases
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion in a range of problems within speciality
- Post CCT training or specialist fellowship or experience in endoscopic Pituitary /Skull base surgery to complement the department
Desirable
- Consultant level experience in Endoscopic Pituitary / Skull base surgery conditions
Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working
Essential
- Experience of teaching at postgraduate and undergraduate level
Desirable
- Experience of supervising specialist / core and foundation trainees
Academic achievements, Research, Publications:
Essential
- Research experience
- Current good clinical practice certificate
- Experience of clinical audit
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision making
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Management and Administrative Experience:
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Good leadership skills
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgement when faced with conflicting pressures
- Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives
Desirable
- Medical management or leadership training course
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Work independently
- Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
- Good communication / interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively within a team of colleagues from different disciplines
- Caring attitude to patients
- Team Skills that compliment the Neurosurgical unit
- Disability and Equality awareness
- Ability to reside within 30 minutes of base hospital when on call
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a License to practise.
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: CCT - proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview.
- CESR or European Community Rights.
- An appropriate higher surgical qualification (FRCS or Equivalent)
Clinical Experience and Training
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining (UK) CCST in Neurosurgery
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care patients
- Candidates must have experience in the management of complex cranial cases and non-complex spinal cases
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion in a range of problems within speciality
- Post CCT training or specialist fellowship or experience in endoscopic Pituitary /Skull base surgery to complement the department
Desirable
- Consultant level experience in Endoscopic Pituitary / Skull base surgery conditions
Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working
Essential
- Experience of teaching at postgraduate and undergraduate level
Desirable
- Experience of supervising specialist / core and foundation trainees
Academic achievements, Research, Publications:
Essential
- Research experience
- Current good clinical practice certificate
- Experience of clinical audit
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision making
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Management and Administrative Experience:
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Good leadership skills
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgement when faced with conflicting pressures
- Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives
Desirable
- Medical management or leadership training course
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Work independently
- Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
- Good communication / interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively within a team of colleagues from different disciplines
- Caring attitude to patients
- Team Skills that compliment the Neurosurgical unit
- Disability and Equality awareness
- Ability to reside within 30 minutes of base hospital when on call
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals North Midlands
Newcastle Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
