Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Neurosurgery

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Birmingham is seeking a Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Neurosurgery for a 12-month position. The role involves managing elective and emergency cases, assisting in surgeries, and participating in important clinical research. Candidates must have relevant qualifications, including MBBS and MRCS, along with 5 years of registrar-level experience in Neurosurgery. This post offers a unique opportunity to contribute to high-quality pediatric healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Manage elective and emergency paediatric neurosurgical conditions.
• Assist and carry out surgical treatments under supervision.
• Participate in clinical and experimental research activities.

Skills

5 years at registrar level in Neurosurgery

Awareness of clinical governance

Education

MBBS or equivalent

MRCS or equivalent

Full registration with GMC

Inter Collegiate Specialty FRCS (SN) or equivalent

Job description

Overview

This Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Neurosurgery post at Birmingham Women\'s and Children\'s NHS Foundation Trust will provide hands-on experience in paediatric neurosurgery in a busy tertiary service. The appointment is for 12 months. The closing date is 02 October 2025.

The prospect is to manage both elective and emergency paediatric neurosurgical conditions. The post is suited for those towards the end of neurosurgical training who wish to gain paediatric neurosurgery experience.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be a full member of the paediatric neurosurgery team and will be fully involved in the pre-operative assessment of patients referred to the consultants. They will attend, assist with and carry out, as appropriate, surgical treatment under the supervision of the consultants.

The post holder will be fully involved in the post-operative management of cases. The trust fellow will share the on-call rota with the other registrars, which at present is a 1:6 24-hour partial shift (non-resident).

In addition to the consultant clinics there are ward review clinics on Tuesday and Thursday mornings run by the fellow/SPR\'s.

There are abundant opportunities for clinical and/or experimental research. Research is encouraged, and the fellow will be expected to complete and publish suitable papers during this post. Collaborative research projects and research relevant to the delivery of the clinical services are encouraged. We expect the fellow to submit one paper for presentation in a national or international setting and publish one peer reviewed paper.

Activity data, complications, advances in techniques are all carefully documented throughout the year for presentation at the national audit meeting (BPNG). It is the responsibility of the fellow to record all the data and prepare it for the meeting. We expect the fellow to conduct at least one audit during their tenure with the aim to help encourage local service improvement.

About us

Birmingham Women\'s and Children\'s NHS Foundation Trust is committed to providing high-quality care for women, children and families. The Trust formed in February 2017 to drive forward world-class physical and mental health care and to enable family-centred care.

Birmingham Children\'s Hospital is a leading paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas. Birmingham Women\'s Hospital provides maternity, gynaecological and neonatal care. Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services offer care pathways for young people aged 0-25 years old in partnership with others.

Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work and promotes inclusion, diversity and equality. Applications from all areas of the community are welcome, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Women\'s and Children\'s NHS Foundation Trust.

When completing your application, please evidence how you meet the job description and person specification, including transferable experience, qualifications, skills and professional registration details (if applicable).

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and, when that happens, we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Person Specification

Education Qualifications & Training

• MBBS or equivalent


• MRCS or equivalent


• Full registration with GMC


• Inter Collegiate Specialty FRCS (SN) or equivalent

Experience & Skills

• 5 years at registrar level in Neurosurgery


• Awareness of clinical governance

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 CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Birmingham Women\'s and Children\'s NHS Foundation Trust