Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Neurosurgery

NHS; Bristol; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Bristol is seeking an experienced Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Neurosurgery. This role involves responding to paediatric neurosurgical emergencies and participating in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team. Candidates should possess a medical degree and relevant GMC registration, alongside experience in neurosurgery. The position offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Ability to fulfil all the duties of the post including on-call commitments.
• Fluent in English.
• Prepared to be flexible in working patterns.

Responsibilities

• Attend and manage Paediatric neurosurgical emergencies.
• Assist in teaching undergraduates and postgraduates.
• Participate in regional paediatric neurovascular service.

Skills

Good communication skills

Good organisational skills

Ability to function under pressure

Teaching experience

Neurosurgical operative experience

Education

MB BS (or equivalent)

Full registration with the GMC with license to practice

MRCS parts 1 & 2 (or equivalent)

Job description

Job summary

We are pleased to invite applications for a Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Neurosurgery at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, a leading centre of excellence in Paediatric Neurosurgical Care.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic senior Neurosurgical Trainee to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team.

We are really proud of our hospitals and facilities - we are the only Paediatric Hospital in the UK where all the services are located under one roof.

The Neurosurgery Service based in Bristol covers the West of England & the South West Peninsula, a population of 4.5 million people. It has an established Network within the South West and West of England and delivers the full range of neurosurgical procedures.

Start date: ASAP

Main duties of the job

Bristol is home to one of only four English Children's Epilepsy Surgery Centres. There is a regional complex movement disorders and spasticity MDT witha Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy service and robotic Deep Brain Stimulation. We are the regional Paediatric Major Trauma Centre. There is a regional paediatric neurovascular service offering direct and indirect revascularisation procedures, as well as interventional neuroradiology investigation and treatment and gamma knife services. There is a strong regional paediatric neuro-oncology service, with availability of intra-operative MRI, intra-operative ultrasound, image guidance with Brainlab and Stealth, a neuromate robot, operative microscope, and CUSA. [JW1]

UHBW Gamma Knife has recently been commissioned as an 'All Tiers' provider. As such we are now one of 4 UK national centres delivering gamma knife to all commissioned indications to adult and paediatric patients, including neurovascular disease.

We have over a decade of experience in using iMRI in paediatric units in the UK. We were the second children's hospital in the country to routinely use this technology.

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Details Date posted

24 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£61,825 to £70,425 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-WC3549-DH

Job locations

Bristol Royal Hospital for Children

Upper Maudlin St, Bristol

Bristol

BS2 8BJ

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specifications for further details of this position.

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specifications for further details of this position.

Person Specification Skills and Abilities Essential

• Ability to fulfil all the duties of the post including on-call commitments
• Fluent in English
• Prepared to be flexible in working patterns
• Good communication skills
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Ability to organise own learning
• Ability to attend and manage Paediatric neurosurgical emergencies.
• Demonstrate experience in teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
• Demonstrate previous neurosurgical operative experience

Desirable

• Able to function successfully under pressure
• Good oral and written presentation skills
• Demonstrate experience of case presentation

Qualifications & Training Essential

• MB BS (or equivalent)
• Full registration with the GMC with license to practice
• MRCS parts 1 & 2 (or equivalent)

Desirable

• ATLS provider or equivalent
• FRCS part 1 or 2 or equivalent

Knowledge & Experience Essential

• Completed neurosurgery training program in their country of origin, or, if in a current program have a letter from their current program director approving training period in another department; or
• Have completed core surgical training or equivalent in the UK and undertaken over 12 months of Neurosurgical posts at ST3 level or higher.
• Recent experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems & practices
• Evidence of understanding and application of knowledge of speciality
• Willing to seek help from senior colleagues as appropriate.

Desirable

• Demonstrable interest in paediatric Neurosurgery

Additional & Aptitudes Essential

• Public Sector Language Competency i.e ILETS or equivalent
• 3 years of reference history
• An understanding of the principles of clinical audit
• Demonstrate interest in research

Desirable

• Evidence of contribution to published research
• Higher Degree (e.g. MSc, PhD)
• To have completed an Audit Project

Person Specification Skills and Abilities Essential

• Ability to fulfil all the duties of the post including on-call commitments
• Fluent in English
• Prepared to be flexible in working patterns
• Good communication skills
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Ability to organise own learning
• Ability to attend and manage Paediatric neurosurgical emergencies.
• Demonstrate experience in teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
• Demonstrate previous neurosurgical operative experience

Desirable

• Able to function successfully under pressure
• Good oral and written presentation skills
• Demonstrate experience of case presentation

Qualifications & Training Essential

• MB BS (or equivalent)
• Full registration with the GMC with license to practice
• MRCS parts 1 & 2 (or equivalent)

Desirable

• ATLS provider or equivalent
• FRCS part 1 or 2 or equivalent

Knowledge & Experience Essential

• Completed neurosurgery training program in their country of origin, or, if in a current program have a letter from their current program director approving training period in another department; or
• Have completed core surgical training or equivalent in the UK and undertaken over 12 months of Neurosurgical posts at ST3 level or higher.
• Recent experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems & practices
• Evidence of understanding and application of knowledge of speciality
• Willing to seek help from senior colleagues as appropriate.

Desirable

• Demonstrable interest in paediatric Neurosurgery

Additional & Aptitudes Essential

• Public Sector Language Competency i.e ILETS or equivalent
• 3 years of reference history
• An understanding of the principles of clinical audit
• Demonstrate interest in research

Desirable

• Evidence of contribution to published research
• Higher Degree (e.g. MSc, PhD)
• To have completed an Audit Project

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Address

Bristol Royal Hospital for Children

Upper Maudlin St, Bristol

Bristol

BS2 8BJ

Employer's website

https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Address

Bristol Royal Hospital for Children

Upper Maudlin St, Bristol

Bristol

BS2 8BJ

Employer's website

https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)