Senior Clinical Fellow - Neurosurgery (ST3-5)

NHS; Salford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Salford is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow for Neurosurgery for a 12-month contract. The role involves working closely with the neurosurgical team and participating in general neurosurgery. Candidates should have GMC registration and experience as a neurosurgery registrar. This position offers on-call responsibilities and contributions to a busy, multidisciplinary environment.

Benefits

Fantastic annual leave allowance

Flexible working opportunities

Protected hours for health and wellbeing activities

Qualifications

• Full registration with the GMC is required.
• At least 3 years experience as a neurosurgery registrar.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside 17 clinical registrars and 3 research registrars.
• Involve in general neurosurgery and on-call duties.

Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Basic science or clinical research experience

Education

MRCS (or equivalent)

FRCS (Neurosurgery) or equivalent

Higher Degree

Job description

Job summary

Applications are invited for the 12 month post of Senior Clinical Fellow for Neurosurgery at Salford Royal Hospital of the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA). There is a possibility of extension at the end of the post.

The successful applicant will join the departments Junior Registrar Tier, which is equivalent of ST3-5.

The Neurosurgical Unit in the Manchester Centre for Clinical Neurosciences at Salford Royal Hospital has one of the largest and busiest teams in the country.

You would join this team with direct responsibility to the neurosurgical consultants, working in conjunction with the rest of the neurosurgical team. Subspecialties that are represented within the unit include oncology, complex spine, functional, oncology and vascular neurosurgery, giving you experience in a busy, well‑established and highly‑performing unit.

Please note: We reserve the right to close the vacancy once a suitable number of applicants have applied.

Main duties of the job

The post is suitable for neurosurgical trainees with a clear and demonstrable interest in Neurosurgery, and genuine prospects of being able to take up a Consultant (or equivalent for international applicants) post in future.

The post is paid at the equivalent of registrar grade, working alongside the other 17 clinical registrars and 3 research registrars in the regional neurosurgical unit.

There will be involvement in general neurosurgery, and a 1:11 on call as the first on call registrar, with a senior registrar as second on call.

The post is for 12 months.

Applicants should have full registration with the GMC.

In line with the Trust's Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, sexual preference, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social background or trade union membership.

Job responsibilities

Working alongside 17 clinical registrars and 3 research registrars in a busy neurosurgical unit, you will be involved in general neurosurgery, attend 1:11 on‑call as the first on‑call registrar with a senior registrar as second on‑call, and progress your training in a multidisciplinary environment.

Person Specification

Registration

• GMC Registration with a licence to practice

Qualifications

• MRCS (or equivalent)

Desirable Qualifications

• FRCS (Neurosurgery) or equivalent
• Higher Degree

Experience

• At least 3 years experience as a neurosurgery registrar
• Excellent Communication Skills

Desirable Experience

• Experience within the NHS

Skills and Attributes

• Previous experience in basic science or clinical research
• Excellent Communication Skills

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Salford Royal Hospital

Stott Lane

Salford

M6 8HD

Employer's website

https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/

Job details

Date posted: 22 December 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Doctor – other

Salary: £65,048 a year per annum (plus 1:11 Resident On-Call Supplement)

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 236-SCO-SCF-NEUROSURG-25-B

Job locations

Salford Royal Hospital

Stott Lane

Salford

M6 8HD

About us

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester.

Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS Trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values – care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work–life balance.

Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack.