Locum Consultant Neurosurgeon in Pituitary

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Camden Town seeks a dedicated Neurosurgeon with a fellowship in Pituitary. The role includes managing a complex array of neurosurgical clinics, participating in audits, and working closely with other neurosurgeons. Successful candidates will demonstrate commitment to high-quality patient care. Benefits include flexible working rights and a cycle-to-work scheme.

Benefits

Flexible working rights

Interest-free season ticket loan

Cycle-to-work scheme

Arts and Heritage staff wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Completion of a formal Fellowship in Pituitary at a recognised institution.
• Experience running and managing complex neurosurgical clinics.
• Eligibility for GM registration and being on the Specialist Register.

Responsibilities

• Participate in audits within the Neurosurgical Department.
• Cover operating sessions with current neurosurgeons.
• Manage a variety of neurosurgical conditions and procedures.

Skills

Commitment to patient care

Experience in managing neurosurgical conditions

Team collaboration

Supervision of trainees

Education

Formal Fellowship in Pituitary

PhD in a related field

Eligibility for full GMC registration

Job description

Responsibilities and Qualifications

The post holder must be committed to high‑quality patient care, innovative service models, delivery of performance targets, advancement of knowledge through research, and excellence in education/training. The post holder will be expected to have completed a formal Fellowship in Pituitary at a recognised institution or have additional equivalent experience in this field. A PhD in a related field is desirable. The post holder will be a key member of the Neurosurgical Department and will be required to participate in audits within the department, including regular reviews of mortality and morbidity.

You will be required to work with the current neurosurgeons as a team, covering operating sessions to ensure the theatre lists are used every week throughout the year. Candidates should have the ability to run and manage complex neurosurgical clinics and supervise trainees, demonstrating experience in managing a variety of neurosurgical conditions and procedures. Candidates must be eligible for full GMC registration and either be already on, or eligible to be on, the Specialist Register and have completed a formal fellowship in neurosurgery at a recognised institution.

About UCLH

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population across eight sites, including University College Hospital, the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, and the Royal National ENT Hospital. UCLH specialises in women's health, cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease, and provides world‑class services in critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology. We are committed to sustainability, pledging to become a carbon net‑zero health service and targeting net zero direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Benefits

• Flexible working rights from the start of employment
• Interest‑free season ticket loan and access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, and a staff discount platform
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme and on‑site accommodation options
• Arts and Heritage staff wellbeing programme (Creative Comfort, choir, art club, culture club)
• Recognition through Celebrating Excellence Awards, funded by the UCLH Charity
• Access to partner benefits via mytrustbenefits.co.uk (retail and travel discounts, cashback schemes)

Application Process

Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent to you via TRAC.jobs and not via NHS Jobs, so we encourage you to check your inbox regularly. If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date of the advert, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. The Trust uses electronic new‑starter forms on Trac to collect personal details, which are securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system. For further support on submitting an application please refer to the NLPSS Applicant Toolkit: NLPSS Applicant Toolkit.

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. Due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date, so we encourage you to submit your application promptly.