Clinical Fellow – Skull base in Neurosurgery

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Fellow in Neurosurgery specializing in skull base surgery. This full-time, 12-month fellowship offers a unique training opportunity, ideal for post-CCT trainees aiming to deepen their expertise in lateral skull base approaches. Join a prestigious team at one of the UK's leading NHS trusts, known for its commitment to high-quality patient care, education, and research. This role not only enhances surgical skills but also provides invaluable experience in multidisciplinary collaboration and patient management, making it a perfect stepping stone for your career in neurosurgery.

Qualifications

• Post-CCT trainees aiming to specialize in lateral skull base surgery.
• Experience in pre- and post-surgical evaluation and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Participate in MDT skull base clinics, managing new and follow-up patients.
• Involved in multidisciplinary team meetings and case presentations.

Skills

Neurosurgery

Skull Base Surgery

Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration

Patient Management

Education

CCT in Neurosurgery

Job description

Clinical Fellow – Skull Base in Neurosurgery, London

**Client:** University College London Hospitals

**Location:** London, United Kingdom

**Job Category:** Other

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**EU work permit required:** Yes

**Job Reference:** 2e6cb4f04db9

**Job Views:** 11

**Posted:** 28.04.2025

**Expiry Date:** 12.06.2025

Job Description:

Job overview

Applications are invited for the position of Clinical Fellow in Neurosurgery – Skull Base, starting in Summer 2025.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to join the team at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, part of University College London Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. As part of UCL Partners, we form Europe's largest Academic Health Science Centre.

The fellowship provides a unique training experience, ideal for a post-CCT Neurosurgery trainee aiming to specialize in lateral skull base surgery. It is a full-time, 12-month appointment, with the possibility of extension up to a second year.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will participate in MDT skull base clinics, managing new and follow-up patients. They will be involved in multidisciplinary team meetings, presenting cases and gaining experience in pre- and post-surgical evaluation and decision-making.

Applicants interested in gaining extensive lateral skull base experience, including approaches such as lateral orbital, subtemporal, transpetrous, and retrosigmoid, are encouraged to apply.

Working for our organisation

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a diverse population. We provide a range of acute and specialized services, emphasizing high-quality patient care, education, and research.

Our services span eight sites, including:

• University College Hospital (including Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to diagnosing and treating complex illnesses, with specializations in women’s health, cancer, infections, neurology, gastrointestinal, and oral diseases. Our support services include critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine, and pathology.

UCLH is committed to sustainability, aiming to become a carbon net zero health service by 2031 for direct emissions and 2040 for indirect emissions.