NHNN Pituitary and Central Skull Base Fellowship

University College London Hospital; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital trust in the UK offers a full-time Pituitary and Central Skull Base Fellowship. This fixed-term position at a renowned neurology hospital presents a unique opportunity for a post-CCT neurosurgical trainee to develop skills and gain extensive experience in pituitary surgery, contributing to both clinical practice and research. Successful candidates will engage in patient management and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

Supportive learning environment

Opportunity for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in managing pituitary patients.
• Participation in neurosurgery clinics.
• Ability to conduct research and publish findings.

Responsibilities

• Manage peri-operative and post-operative care of pituitary patients.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team in pituitary surgery.
• Supervise junior doctors and trainees.
• Engage in research and present at conferences.

Education

Post-CCT (or equivalent) neurosurgical training

Job description

Vacancy at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Applications are invited for the post of Pituitary and Central Skull Base Fellowship. This full‑time post is based at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN), part of University College London Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH).

The NHNN is an internationally renowned hospital for clinical practice and world‑class clinical research in neurosciences. Together with the Institute of Neurology (ION) it is regarded as the premier neurosciences centre in the UK. The Victor Horsley Department of Neurosurgery provides a comprehensive elective and emergency neurosurgical service for the UCLH Trust and its associated sites.

This post offers the successful candidate a unique opportunity to be an integral part of the pituitary surgical team. The role is fixed term for one year and is suitable for a post‑CCT (or equivalent) neurosurgical trainee who wants to develop skills and gain experience of pituitary neurosurgery in a major centre of excellence.

Responsibilities

• Participate in neurosurgery clinics and the peri‑operative and post‑operative management of pituitary patients.
• Act as an integral member of the pituitary multidisciplinary team.
• Dedicate time for professional supervision and development of trainee/junior doctors within the department.
• Undertake research, publish in peer‑reviewed journals, and present at national and/or international conferences.

We are committed to providing a supportive learning environment to maximise the career potential of the successful candidate.

Due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. The advert closes on Tuesday 2 Dec 2025.