Senior Clinical Fellow in Neurosurgery

NHS National Services Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in Scotland is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in Neurosurgery for an 8-month fixed-term post. The role involves supporting ward-based and clinic activities, engaging in a collaborative training environment, and participating in the on-call rota to enhance clinical experience. Ideal candidates will have completed a UK foundation program within the last 3.5 years and possess clinical skills in neurosurgery. This position offers exceptional training and educational access while being part of a diverse team in a community-focused organization.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have undertaken a UK foundation programme within 3.5 years.
• Must submit Certificate of Readiness to Enter Specialty Training if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of ward-based and clinic-based activities.
• Participate in a 16-person trainee rota for out-of-hours cover.
• Develop clinical experience and management capabilities.

Skills

Clinical skills in neurosurgery

Ability to participate in on-call rota

Excellent communication skills

Education

Completion of UK foundation programme

Medical degree

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

This is a fixed‑term post of 8 months (until August 2026).

The shift pattern for this post is Monday – Friday 09:00 - 17:00 plus on call.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for candidates to join a growing team at the Institute of Neurological Sciences. The Senior Clinical Fellow (Mat leave cover) in Neurosurgery position in NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde provides exceptional training and educational access, alongside widening a trainee’s clinical experience and management capabilities.

The post‑holder will be expected to support in the delivery of ward‑based and clinic‑based activities, as well as supporting the access to theatres to develop a fellow’s skills. This fellowship is a general neurosurgical fellowship, and the post‑holder will be expected to participate in a 16‑person trainee rota for the out of hours cover.

Post‑holders will be assigned clinical appraisers who can support the development of the fellows.

If you are interested in this post and would like to learn more, please don’t hesitate to email at the contact details provided.

• Applicants who have not undertaken a UK foundation programme within 3.5 years of the advertised post start date, will be asked to submit a Certificate of Readiness to Enter Specialty Training (CREST). The CREST form must be completed by a consultant who has worked with you for a minimum continuous period of three months whole‑time equivalent wholly within the 3.5 years prior to the advertised post start date for which you are applying.
• Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.

Informal Contact: Dr Bryan Dawson, Clinical Director, 0141 201 2020, [e-mail]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

Due to the anticipated response to this post it may close before the closing date noted on the advert therefore once you start your application form please complete it immediately.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer.
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