Senior Clinical Fellow in NeuroTrauma and CSF (Neurosurgery)

UHCW NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in the UK is seeking a peri-CCT Neurosurgeon to manage cranial trauma and CSF disorders. The role includes attending handover meetings, leading ward rounds, and engaging in research activities. Successful candidates will gain exposure to surgical management and participate in governance meetings. There has never been a better time to join this skilled team, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission.

Benefits

Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities

Joining a skilled team at a leading Trust

Qualifications

• Must have experience in managing cranial trauma and hydrocephalus surgery.
• Clinical involvement in research and audits is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage elective and emergency surgery patients.
• Attend morning handover meetings.
• Lead daily ward rounds.
• Participate in clinical governance meetings.

Skills

Cranial Trauma Management

CSF Disorders Management

Surgical Skills Development

Clinical Governance

Education

Medical Degree

Completion of Foundation Training

Job description

A Vacancy at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.

The neurosurgery department is an established department with a team of eleven consultants with subspecialties in Neurotrauma & CSF, Neuro-Oncology, Vascular, Pituitary, Skull base and Complex Spine. The department provides Neurosurgical services to the adult population of Coventry, Warwickshire and North Worcestershire.

UHCW is a designated Major Trauma Centre for Coventry, Warwickshire and Northampton, a designated cancer centre and hyperacute Stroke unit. Relevant to this post, UHCW has a busy Neurotrauma and Hydrocephalus service and offers the full range of surgical management from decompressive procedures, shunts and endoscopic work.

This post is aimed at a peri-CCT Neurosurgeon who would like to gain a further period of development in the sub-specialty of Neurotrauma and CSF disorders in preparation for a consultant role.

The role also gives exposure and opportunity to engage in specific research and audit programs. This post has been created aimed at improving the quality of care for patients with CSF disorders and Neuro-trauma. The post supports a 1:10 on call rota for general neurosurgery.

N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date if we receive a high volume of applications or if there has been a change in organisational priorities.

• Management of elective and emergency Cranial Trauma and Hydrocephalus surgery patients admitted under their care.
• Attend morning handover meetings at 0745hrs.
• Theat treat attendance and independent operating consummate with level of experience including unselected emergency cases. The successful candidate will gain excellent exposure and opportunities to develop surgical skills.
• Lead daily ward rounds including ITU and Outliers with junior doctors to guide the patient management of neurosurgical and spinal patients.
• Undertake appropriate audits in Trauma and CSF disorders.
• Participate in the consultation service and advisory service to other clinical colleagues in other specialties within the Trust and Primary Care.
• Participate in the development of the Neuro-trauma and CSF disorders (NPH, IIH and Chiari Malformation & Syringomyelia) service, treatment protocols and guidelines and the greater knowledge in the management of spinal conditions.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with medical colleagues in other specialties and participate in regular clinical meetings and other postgraduate activities.
• Participate in the on-call rota (includes prospective cover) so that appropriate emergency services are provided out of normal working hours.
• Take responsibility for the professional supervision and development of trainee doctors within the specialty.
• Develop and maintain good communications with General Practitioners and appropriate external agencies.
• Demonstrate a firm involvement in Clinical Governance, Risk Management and Clinical Audit – this will include the development and maintenance of appropriate systems and practices to ensure continued safe clinical practice. Ensure attendance at appropriate governance meetings.
• Ensure own practice is up to date; this will include taking responsibility for own Clinical Professional Development and participating in the Trust’s Performance and Annual Review system.
• Share responsibility for data protection arising out of the use of computers.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Fellow will be expected to have a specialist interesting training experience in cranial trauma and CSF disorders, work closely with ITU, and get involved in research activities.

The post holder will be expected to take part in the Multi-Disciplinary meetings including weekly trauma MDT and Neurosurgery MDT.

The post holder should demonstrate the ability to manage clinics independently and will be working with Mr. Rahim Hussain and Mr. Soumya Mukherjee.

Facilitate timely review and discharge of patients.

This advert closes on Monday 20 Oct 2025