Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Locum Consultant in Paediatric Neurosurgery

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Job summary

This is a locum (10 PA) post, based at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust in the department of paediatric Neurosurgery with a view to giving the candidate an opportunity to develop a sub-specialty interest. The successful applicant would join a team of 6 Consultants at Alder Hey; and would become part of a 1 in 6 on-call rota.

The post-holder will report through the Clinical Lead to the Chief Executive with professional support from the Divisional Director.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be part of the paediatric neurosurgery department providing outpatient clinics, surgical intervention and will be part on the 1:6 on-call rota.

About us

As one of Europe's biggest and busiest children's hospitals, at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, we treat everything from common illnesses to highly complex and specialist conditions.In addition to our main hospital site, we offer paediatric services at a number of community sites and hold local clinics across Merseyside, Cumbria, Shropshire, Wales and the Isle of Man. We also provide specialist inpatient care for children with complex mental health needs in our recently relocated and newly opened state of the art facility.

Alder Hey has a thriving research portfolio and leads research into children's medicines, infection, inflammation and oncology. We are becoming recognised as one of the world's leaders in children's healthcare and research. We contribute to public health, lead cutting-edge research and teach the next generation of children's specialists. Alongside this is ourInnovation Hub, a dedicated space where clinicians and industries can come together to create new products and technologies.

We know that a children's hospital is different and that our job is more than just treating an illness. To us, every child is an individual. As well as giving them the very best care, we set out to make them feel happy, safe and confident as they play, learn and grow. At Alder Hey we are here to look after a child and their family and that includes mums, dads, brothers and sisters.

Date posted

20 March 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

411-SUR-25-7072061

Job locations

Alder Hey Childrens NHS Foundation Trust

Eaton Road

Liverpool

L12 2AP

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be part of the paediatric neurosurgery department. This post is 10 programmed activities per week (8.5 PA direct clinical care and 1.5 PA supporting professional activities).

The post holder will participate in the teaching and training of undergraduates and postgraduates, supervise junior staff and partake in departmental meetings.

Develop research interests in their area of interest and expertise.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be part of the paediatric neurosurgery department. This post is 10 programmed activities per week (8.5 PA direct clinical care and 1.5 PA supporting professional activities).

The post holder will participate in the teaching and training of undergraduates and postgraduates, supervise junior staff and partake in departmental meetings.

Develop research interests in their area of interest and expertise.

Person Specification

Essential

Full registration and licence to practice
Paediatric Neurosurgery Fellowship for a minimum of 1 year in a recognised unit

Desirable

Publications related to Neurosurgery

Person Specification

Essential

Full registration and licence to practice
Paediatric Neurosurgery Fellowship for a minimum of 1 year in a recognised unit

Desirable

Publications related to Neurosurgery

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Alder Hey Childrens NHS Foundation Trust

Eaton Road

Liverpool

L12 2AP

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Alder Hey Childrens NHS Foundation Trust

Eaton Road

Liverpool

L12 2AP

Employer's website

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