Job summary
We invite applications for the post of Senior Clinical Fellow in Neurovascular Neurosurgery, at The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, in the Department of Neurosurgery.
This RCS-approved, senior clinical fellowship position is suitable for Neurosurgical trainees who are at the end of their training; ie at CCT or peri-CCT level. Candidates should have successfully completed the FRCS examination in Neurosurgery. This post is not suitable for more junior applicants.
We seek a dynamic individual, capable of meeting the considerable demands of this fellowship post, working in this complex and demanding subspecialty of neurosurgery.
The department of Neurosurgery in Leeds is proud to offer a world-class vascular neurosurgical MDT service. The service is consultant-led and delivered; through a dedicated sub-specialty MDT service and is supported by a dedicated sub-specialty Neurovascular Consultant on call.
The Fellowship is designed for Neurosurgical clinicians towards at end of their training and will provide all aspects of sub-specialty training in Neurovascular microsurgery, in preparation for a consultant role sub-specialising in this challenging field.
The Neurosurgical Vascular Fellowship post will include a thorough grounding in the clinical management, investigation and surgical/radiological techniques for optimally managing adult patients with all forms of neurovascular surgical diseases.
This post is fixed term for 1 year and will commence from August 2025
Main duties of the job
This Neurovascular Fellowship post is recognised by the Royal College of Surgeons, as part of the Senior Clinical Fellow Scheme.
The fellowship is designed for Neurosurgical clinicians at the end of training to provide all aspects of subspecialty training in Vascular Neurosurgery and thus prepare for a consultant role subspecialising in this field. Several previous fellows are now working as consultants with a specialist neurovascular interest.
The fellow will be fully immersed in the Neurovascular service. This will include a thorough grounding in the clinical management, investigation and surgical techniques for optimally managing all varieties of vascular lesions.
There are further opportunities to develop a research interest and also to attend neurovascular radiology theatres.
This post is not suitable for more junior applicants, who are not yet at a CCT or peri-CCT standard.
The post is structured such that the training will be planned and delivered over a 12-month period and is therefore not suitable for trainees looking for a briefer fellowship placement.
b) Operative
The Fellow will gain independent competencies in dealing with acute and elective intra-cranial aneurysms, AVMs, cavernomas and dural AV Fistulae.
c) Non-operative
The Fellow will attend specialist clinics and the Multidisciplinary meeting to gain a thorough understanding of the management of vascular lesions.
Please outline your clinical neurovascular experience and previous NHS neurosurgical experience.
About us
The
Department of Neurosurgery provides a comprehensive neurosurgical service to
the 2.5 million people of West and North Yorkshire. The Neurosurgical
Department is housed within the Jubilee Wing of the General Infirmary at Leeds.
The
centralised Neurosurgical Department has approximately 84 adult ward beds
across three wards, with an additional 7-bedded, dedicated Neuro-intensive Care
Unit; as well as a 7-bedded dedicated High Dependency Unit. There are four
adult operating theatres, including one dedicated to emergency surgery 24 hours
per day. There are separate beds, operating theatres and intensive care
facilities for Paediatric Neurosurgery.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members
of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are
subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please
bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if
you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We
invite applications for the post of Senior Clinical Fellow in Neurovascular
Neurosurgery, at The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, in the Department of
Neurosurgery.
This
RCS-approved, senior clinical fellowship position is suitable for
Neurosurgical trainees who are at the end of their training; ie at post-CCT
or peri-CCT level. Candidates should have successfully completed the FRCS
examination in Neurosurgery. This post is not suitable for more junior
applicants; those who are not currently at the level of a day one consultant
should not apply.
We
seek a dynamic individual, capable of meeting the considerable demands of
this fellowship post, working in this complex and demanding subspecialty of
neurosurgery.
The
department of Neurosurgery in Leeds is proud to offer a world-class vascular
neurosurgical MDT service. The service is consultant-led and delivered;
through a dedicated sub-specialty MDT service and is supported by a dedicated
sub-specialty Neurovascular Consultant on call.
The
Fellowship is designed for Neurosurgical clinicians towards at end of their
training and will provide all aspects of sub-specialty training in
Neurovascular microsurgery, in preparation for a consultant role
sub-specialising in this challenging field.
The
Neurosurgical Vascular Fellowship post will include a thorough grounding in
the clinical management, investigation and surgical/radiological techniques
for optimally managing adult patients with all forms of neurovascular
surgical diseases.
Leeds
General Infirmary operates a strong, collaborative MDT-based approach to
Neurovascular disease; with close and collaborative links to the
Interventional Neuro-Radiology Department. There are significant further
opportunities to develop research projects. Close teamwork with the
neuro-radiologists, researchers and the Clinical Nurse Specialist team is
expected. The Fellow will gain independent competencies in managing adult
patients presenting with aneurysms (acute and elective), cavernoma and AVM.
The
successful applicant will also be expected to contribute towards the
Departmental Neurosurgical On-Call Service, at a registrar level.
Consideration
will be given to applicants who wish to work full- or part time and those
wishing to job share.
If
shortlisted, candidates will be required to give a 10-minute presentation on:
How
should an evidence-based neurovascular department practice?
For
further information or to arrange a Departmental visit, prospective
applicants are encouraged to contact:
Mr
Kenan Deniz, Consultant Neurosurgeon & Clinical Lead
0113
392 3623 or kenan.deniz@nhs.net
Mr
Ian Anderson Consultant Neurosurgeon
0113
392 6883 or ian.anderson4@nhs.net
This
post is fixed term for 1 year and will commence from August 2025, however
some flexibility is possible, in this regard.
Candidates
must be fully registered with the General Medical Council and hold a license
to practice at the time of application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We
invite applications for the post of Senior Clinical Fellow in Neurovascular
Neurosurgery, at The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, in the Department of
Neurosurgery.
This
RCS-approved, senior clinical fellowship position is suitable for
Neurosurgical trainees who are at the end of their training; ie at post-CCT
or peri-CCT level. Candidates should have successfully completed the FRCS
examination in Neurosurgery. This post is not suitable for more junior
applicants; those who are not currently at the level of a day one consultant
should not apply.
We
seek a dynamic individual, capable of meeting the considerable demands of
this fellowship post, working in this complex and demanding subspecialty of
neurosurgery.
The
department of Neurosurgery in Leeds is proud to offer a world-class vascular
neurosurgical MDT service. The service is consultant-led and delivered;
through a dedicated sub-specialty MDT service and is supported by a dedicated
sub-specialty Neurovascular Consultant on call.
The
Fellowship is designed for Neurosurgical clinicians towards at end of their
training and will provide all aspects of sub-specialty training in
Neurovascular microsurgery, in preparation for a consultant role
sub-specialising in this challenging field.
The
Neurosurgical Vascular Fellowship post will include a thorough grounding in
the clinical management, investigation and surgical/radiological techniques
for optimally managing adult patients with all forms of neurovascular
surgical diseases.
Leeds
General Infirmary operates a strong, collaborative MDT-based approach to
Neurovascular disease; with close and collaborative links to the
Interventional Neuro-Radiology Department. There are significant further
opportunities to develop research projects. Close teamwork with the
neuro-radiologists, researchers and the Clinical Nurse Specialist team is
expected. The Fellow will gain independent competencies in managing adult
patients presenting with aneurysms (acute and elective), cavernoma and AVM.
The
successful applicant will also be expected to contribute towards the
Departmental Neurosurgical On-Call Service, at a registrar level.
Consideration
will be given to applicants who wish to work full- or part time and those
wishing to job share.
If
shortlisted, candidates will be required to give a 10-minute presentation on:
How
should an evidence-based neurovascular department practice?
For
further information or to arrange a Departmental visit, prospective
applicants are encouraged to contact:
Mr
Kenan Deniz, Consultant Neurosurgeon & Clinical Lead
0113
392 3623 or kenan.deniz@nhs.net
Mr
Ian Anderson Consultant Neurosurgeon
0113
392 6883 or ian.anderson4@nhs.net
This
post is fixed term for 1 year and will commence from August 2025, however
some flexibility is possible, in this regard.
Candidates
must be fully registered with the General Medical Council and hold a license
to practice at the time of application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary medical degree - MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- CCT (or within 6 months of CCT)
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Clinical Experience and Career Progression
Essential
- Experience after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
- Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
- Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice
- Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
- Able to work in multi-professional teams & supervise junior medical staff
- Capacity to prioritise own workload & organise ward rounds
- Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with changing circumstances
Desirable
- Demonstration of prior career interest in neurovascular neurosurgery (publications, presentations, audits etc)
- Evidence of active involvement in audit
- Evidence of active involvement in research
- Evidence of active involvement in teaching
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary medical degree - MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- CCT (or within 6 months of CCT)
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Clinical Experience and Career Progression
Essential
- Experience after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
- Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
- Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice
- Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
- Able to work in multi-professional teams & supervise junior medical staff
- Capacity to prioritise own workload & organise ward rounds
- Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with changing circumstances
Desirable
- Demonstration of prior career interest in neurovascular neurosurgery (publications, presentations, audits etc)
- Evidence of active involvement in audit
- Evidence of active involvement in research
- Evidence of active involvement in teaching
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).
