Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Skull Base Fellow in Neurosurgery

The closing date is 12 February 2026

Job summary

TITLE OF POST: Skull Base Surgery Fellow inNeurosurgery

GRADE: Trust Doctor / Senior Clinical Fellow

SPECIALTY: Neurosurgery

REASON FOR VACANCY: Vacancy to fill

SUPERVISING CONSULTANT: Mr S Jeyaretna

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME: Full time

BASE HOSPITAL: West Wing, John Radcliffe

WORK PATTERN: To be agreed with supervisingconsultant

AVERAGE NUMBER OF HOURSPER WEEK:48 hours. Two tier ROTA, on second tier

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: FRCS, preferably FRCS (SN) orequivalent

GMC REQUIREMENT: Full registration

Main duties of the job

To provide 16 - 32hrs of general neurosurgery on-call cover per week. Two tier ROTA, on second tier

To work with the Skull Base Surgery neurosurgeons based at the John Radcliffe Hospital. Access to two full day elective operating lists per week (whilst present on the rota) plus emergency operating if relevant to training. A full shift rota is currently in place with allocated study leave and rest periods

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

Details

Date posted

30 January 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£73,992 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

321-NOTS-MS-7645309

Job locations

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way

Oxford

OX3 9DU


Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide 16 - 32hrs of general neurosurgery on-call cover per week. Two tier ROTA, on second tier

To work with the Skull Base Surgery neurosurgeons based at the John Radcliffe Hospital. Access to two full day elective operating lists per week (whilst present on the rota) plus emergency operating if relevant to training. A full shift rota is currently in place with allocated study leave and rest periods

Specialty

Initiated by Sir Hugh Cairns in 1938, the Oxford Regional Neurosurgery Unit has developed to offer a fully comprehensive service.

Modern theatres, two dedicated wards, ITU facilities and Paediatric beds enable the department to look after both Paediatric and adult patient with all types of neurosurgical problem.

In addition to intracranial vascular and tumour surgery, there is expertise in the fields of functional surgery, epilepsy, pituitary surgery and skull base surgery. There is a great interest in all types of spinal disorders, including those of rheumatoid disease of the neck, and spinal tumours.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide 16 - 32hrs of general neurosurgery on-call cover per week. Two tier ROTA, on second tier

To work with the Skull Base Surgery neurosurgeons based at the John Radcliffe Hospital. Access to two full day elective operating lists per week (whilst present on the rota) plus emergency operating if relevant to training. A full shift rota is currently in place with allocated study leave and rest periods

Specialty

Initiated by Sir Hugh Cairns in 1938, the Oxford Regional Neurosurgery Unit has developed to offer a fully comprehensive service.

Modern theatres, two dedicated wards, ITU facilities and Paediatric beds enable the department to look after both Paediatric and adult patient with all types of neurosurgical problem.

In addition to intracranial vascular and tumour surgery, there is expertise in the fields of functional surgery, epilepsy, pituitary surgery and skull base surgery. There is a great interest in all types of spinal disorders, including those of rheumatoid disease of the neck, and spinal tumours.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GMC Registration
  • FRCS or equivalent

Desirable

  • Higher Medical Degree / FRCS (SN)

Experience

Essential

  • General training in Neurosurgery to specialist level or equivalent

Desirable

  • Interest in research with publications

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Sufficient leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills
  • Undertake effectively the role of clinical fellow in Skull Base Neurosurgery in a large teaching hospital.
  • Good personal and interpersonal skills Good spoken and written English. Communication skills should be highly developed.
  • Experience of teaching undergraduates and trainees

Desirable

  • Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS and the Government's agenda for its modernisation.
  • Computing skills: ability to use word processor, spreadsheet programme and web browser.
  • Management training and experience
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GMC Registration
  • FRCS or equivalent

Desirable

  • Higher Medical Degree / FRCS (SN)

Experience

Essential

  • General training in Neurosurgery to specialist level or equivalent

Desirable

  • Interest in research with publications

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Sufficient leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills
  • Undertake effectively the role of clinical fellow in Skull Base Neurosurgery in a large teaching hospital.
  • Good personal and interpersonal skills Good spoken and written English. Communication skills should be highly developed.
  • Experience of teaching undergraduates and trainees

Desirable

  • Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS and the Government's agenda for its modernisation.
  • Computing skills: ability to use word processor, spreadsheet programme and web browser.
  • Management training and experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way

Oxford

OX3 9DU


Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way

Oxford

OX3 9DU


Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant - Neurosurgeon

Mr Sanjeeva Jeyaretna

sanjeeva.jeyaretna@ouh.nhs.uk

01865234838

Details

Date posted

30 January 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£73,992 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

321-NOTS-MS-7645309

Job locations

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way

Oxford

OX3 9DU


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