# Locum Clinical Fellow in Neurosurgical Oncology

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust
- **Location:** The Walton Centre
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Medical doctor
- **Speciality:** Neurosurgery
- **Grade:** Senior
- **Salary:** £76,582 per annum
- **Contract type:** Fixed term: 8 months (Basic Pay (ST6) £76,582.00 For Additional Hours £15,317.00 Weekend Earnings £4,595.00 Weekend Frequency 1 in 4.50 Weekend Allowance 6% Night Earnings £9,387.00 Pensionable Pay £76,582.00 Non-pensionable Pay £29,299.00 Total £105,881.00)
- **Employment type:** Full time - 40 hours per week (Basic Pay (ST6) £76,582.00 For Additional Hours £15,317.00 Weekend Earnings £4,595.00 Weekend Frequency 1 in 4.50 Weekend Allowance 6% Night Earnings £9,387.00 Pensionable Pay £76,582.00 Non-pensionable Pay £29,299.00 Total £105,881.00)
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-30T23:59:59.999Z
- **Posted:** 2026-10-16T10:36:23.363Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Merseyside/Liverpool/The_Walton_Centre_NHS_Foundation_Trust/NeuroOncology/NeuroOncology-v8354522
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8354522?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.thewaltoncentre.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

This post is available from 1st December 2026 - 3rd August 2027 and is designed for a senior neurosurgical trainee (peri- or post-CCT if a UK applicant). The post is attached to Prof Jenkinson, Mr Chavredakis, Mr Zakaria (Senior lecturer) and Mr Youshani but the successful applicant would be expected to work within the associated firm. The fellow will participate in both the clinical activity of the firm, and research including clinical trials recruitment. The successful candidate will be expected to join the Associate PI scheme for the NIHR funded STOP ‘EM trial.

### Main duties of the job

The postholder will take part in the 2-tier registrar on call for adult (WCFT) neurosurgery. On call for the Walton Centre is a resident shift-based system, with a second level non-resident based registrar. On call is compliant with both EWTD and BMA guidelines on junior doctor’s hours of work.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The University of Liverpool Clinical Academic neuro-oncology group is comprised of 1 professor, 1 senior lecturer, 3 ACF, and 3 PhD staff. There is an active portfolio of research for meningioma, metastases and glioma. The group leads on several multi-centre neurosurgery randomised controlled trials (ROAM, STOP EM, RESTART), as well as undertaking basic and translational imaging and laboratory work.

### Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

## Person Specification

### Audit

**Essential**

- Understanding of principles

**Desirable**

- Participation in audit

### Research

**Desirable**

- Some experience of Publications Presentations

### Experience

**Essential**

- Senior neurosurgical trainee (ST7 or above (or equivalent))
- Equivalent overseas training will be considered.

**Desirable**

- Intercollegiate examination in Neurosurgery \[FRCS (neuro.surg)\].

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- MBChB or equivalent
- GMC registered
- MRCS (or approved overseas equivalent)

**Desirable**

- Higher or other degree
- Awards, distinctions, prizes, scholarships
- Post-CCT trainee

### Knowledge/ Clinical & Technical Skills

**Essential**

- Appropriate experience with evidence of understanding and the ability to apply it in clinical practice.
- Competent in managing patients including note keeping, and in undertaking surgical procedures.
- Evidence of potential to develop.

## Documents

- [oh risk id (pdf, 344.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10680309)
- [job description (pdf, 240.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10680307)
- [person specification (pdf, 16.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10680308)

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