Job summary
TITLE OF POST: Neurovascular Fellow in Neurosurgery
GRADE: Senior Clinical Fellow - MT05
SPECIALTY: Neurosurgery
SUPERVISING CONSULTANT: Mr J Patel & Mr S Matloob
FULL-TIME/PART-TIME: Full time
BASE HOSPITAL: West Wing, John Radcliffe
WORK PATTERN: To be agreed with supervisingconsultant
AVERAGE NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK:48 hours. Two tier ROTA, on second tier.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: FRCS, preferably FRCS (SN) orequivalent
GMC REQUIREMENT: Full registration
This is not an approved training post.
Post to commence on 4th August 2026
Main duties of the job
To provide 16 - 32hrs of general neurosurgery on-call cover per week.
To work with the neurovascular neurosurgeons based at the John Radcliffe Hospital. Access to weekly full day elective operating lists (whilst present on the rota) plus emergency operating. A full shift rota is currently in place with allocated study leave and rest periods.
- Weekly Timetable ; to be agreed with supervising consultant
Training opportunities in the angio suite are possible and these will be discussed with the successful applicant.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide further sub-specialisation experience in Neurovascular Neurosurgery.
To provide 16 - 32hrs of general neurosurgery on-call cover per week.To work with the neurovascular neurosurgeons based at the John Radcliffe Hospital. Access to weekly full day elective operating lists (whilst present on the rota) plus emergency operating. A full shift rota is currently in place with allocated study leave and rest periods.
On-call commitment - two tier ROTA, on second tier.4
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 further sub-specialisation experience in Neurovascular Neurosurgery.
To provide 16 - 32hrs of general neurosurgery on-call cover per week.To work with the neurovascular neurosurgeons based at the John Radcliffe Hospital. Access to weekly full day elective operating lists (whilst present on the rota) plus emergency operating. A full shift rota is currently in place with allocated study leave and rest periods.
On-call commitment - two tier ROTA, on second tier.4
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 with licence to work
- 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 to 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 with licence to work
- 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 to 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.
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).
