Consultant Neurosurgeon

Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in the UK is seeking a Consultant Neurosurgeon to join their Neuro‑oncology and hydrocephalus services. The successful candidate will provide on‑call neurosurgical cover and work within hydrocephalus services, supporting neurovascular services. This role requires an interest in hydrocephalus, Chiari, and neurovascular conditions. The trust is recognized for its excellent clinical outcomes and commitment to patient care.

Qualifications

• Interest in hydrocephalus, Chiari, and neurovascular conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide general on‑call neurosurgical cover (1:19).
• Work independently within hydrocephalus services and support neurovascular services.

Education

Consultant Neurosurgeon

Job description

Role Overview

The successful candidate will work independently within the Neuro‑oncology and hydrocephalus services, joining a 1:6 neuro‑oncology take rota and participate in weekly neuro‑oncology and hydrocephalus MDT meetings.

Responsibilities

• Provide general on‑call neurosurgical cover (1:19).
• Work independently within hydrocephalus services and support neurovascular services.

Qualifications

Consultant Neurosurgeon with an interest in hydrocephalus, Chiari and neurovascular.

About The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.

With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world‑class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long‑term neurological conditions.