Trust Doctor (Eqv to ST3+) in Neurosurgery


Location
Salary
£51,931 - £69,976 Per Annum
Profession
Medical doctor
Grade
Senior
Deadline
25 Sep 2026
Contract Type
12 months (FIXED TERM: 12 MONTHS)
Posted Date
11 Sep 2026
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Job requirements

Essential

13 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Personal

    Self-motivated

  • Personal

    Able to work under pressure

  • Personal

    Able to work as part of a team

  • Personal

    Reliable and dependable

  • Knowledge

    Experience in Neurosurgery at Registrar (ST1-2) level

  • Knowledge

    Management/Audit experience

  • Experience

    ATLS

  • Qualifications

    MB BS or equivalent

  • Qualifications

    Full GMC registration with a license to practice

  • Qualifications

    MRCS

  • Personal Skills

    Excellent communication skills

  • Personal Skills

    Flexible approach to work and evidence of team working

  • Personal Skills

    IT literate

Desirable

7 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Personal

    Creative

  • Personal

    Adaptable

  • Personal

    Flexible

  • Knowledge

    Publications/Research

  • Knowledge

    Experience in Neurosurgery at Registrar (ST3+) level

  • Qualifications

    Prizes/Academic Distinctions

  • Personal Skills

    Familiarity with databases

Job overview

Role Description We are recruiting (1) Senior Clinical Fellow (ST3+) in Neurosurgery for 12-month fixed term post.

A dedicated Consultant led neurosurgical teaching programme supports ongoing professional development, alongside opportunities for audit, research, and portfolio enhancement.

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Informal enquiries/visits are always welcome; please contact either: Mr. James Barber, Consultant Neurosurgeon 0203 59 41196

Main duties of the job

1:9 Resident Full-Shift On-Call (12 hours)

1-2 General Neurosurgical Clinics per week

3 sessions of Elective Neurosurgical operating per week

Inpatient Ward-Rounds

Clinical Governance: It will be expected that the candidate has prior experience of completing an Audit cycle and will have been involved in one or more quality improvement projects previously. As part of the yearly Appraisal process, they would be strongly encouraged to be actively involved in Clinical Governance within the department during their employment.

Research: There are extensive opportunities to be involved in research whilst in post. The department has a very strong academic record, having been (and is currently) involved in several landmark Neurosurgical studies.

Further Information: Mr James Barber Consultant Neurosurgeon The Royal London Hospital Tel: (0203) 59 41202

Mr Dimitrios Paraskevopoulos Consultant Neurosurgeon and Clinical Lead The Royal London Hospital Tel: (0203) 59 41197

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

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.

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This advert is for Trust Doctor (Eqv to ST3+) in Neurosurgery with Barts Health NHS Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Neurosurgery role. The advertised salary is £51,931 - £69,976 Per Annum. The contract type is 12 months (FIXED TERM: 12 MONTHS). The application deadline is 25 Sep 2026.

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