Post CCT Clinical Fellow In Vascular Neurosurgery

Job overview

We are looking to appoint a full-time Senior Clinical Fellow in Vascular Neurosurgery to the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust based at Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield. The post holder should have at least 4 years’ worth of neurosurgical experience at a registrar level. This is a service post and is fixed term for 12 months (commencing in August 2026) in the first instance, this may be subject to review.

The post is suited for individuals who wish to further a career in Neuro-vascular subspecialty of Neurosurgery in the United Kingdom or overseas. The post does not attract a National Training Number. However reasonable support will be available for appointees to pursue respective training needs identified. The duties of this post are equivalent to an ST6+ trainee in Neurosurgery.  As this post is not recognised as a ‘training post’, full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise is required, and if the appointee does not hold right of residence in the UK sponsorship will be required.

Main duties of the job

This post is designed to support the Neurosurgical team, based predominantly at Royal Hallamshire Hospital in Sheffield. The successful post holder will work mainly under supervision of the Neuro-vascular Team including Mr Andrew Bacon and Mr Kishor Choudhari. The post holder will work alongside Trainee doctors at the same level attending neuro-vascular clinics, theatres & ward rounds. A full shift out of hours working pattern is in operation in line with service requirements.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The duties of this post are equivalent to a Specialty Trainee ST6+ and full details are listed in the Job Description document.