Senior Clinical Fellow - Neurosurgery (ST3-5) | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust; Salford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in Neurosurgery for a 12-month role with potential extension. Responsibilities include direct patient care, participation in surgical procedures, and engaging in multidisciplinary discussions. Candidates must have full registration with the GMC and show a strong interest in Neurosurgery. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits, promoting health and well-being activities, in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual leave allowance

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be a full GMC registered doctor.
• Candidates should demonstrate a keen interest in Neurosurgery.
• Clinical expertise from a busy neurosurgical unit is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision.
• Participate in emergency and routine neurosurgical procedures.
• Engage in departmental teaching and case discussions.

Skills

Direct patient care

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Neurosurgical procedures

Education

Full registration with the General Medical Council

Job description

Senior Clinical Fellow – Neurosurgery (12 month post, possibility of extension)

Post description – 12 month appointment within the Junior Registrar Tier (equivalent to ST3‑5) at Salford Royal Hospital, Manchester Centre for Clinical Neurosciences, Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of neurosurgical consultants, covering all subspecialties – oncology, complex spine, functional, vascular neurosurgery.
• Attend a 1:11 on‑call rota as the first on‑call registrar, with a senior registrar as second on‑call.
• Participate in routine and emergency neurosurgical procedures, pre‑operative assessment, intra‑operative support and post‑operative care.
• Engage in multidisciplinary team meetings, case conferences and departmental teaching sessions.

Qualifications & Experience

• Full registration with the General Medical Council.
• Neurosurgical trainees with a clear, demonstrable interest in Neurosurgery and genuine prospects for a Consultant (or equivalent for international applicants) post.
• Clinical experience within a busy, well‑established neurosurgical unit is desirable.

Equality & Diversity

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

About the Trust

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people in Greater Manchester. The Trust employs around 20,000 colleagues across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford.

Benefits

• Competitive salary at registrar grade, with a competitive benefits package.
• Access to a substantial annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities.

Application Information

To read more details about the role, responsibilities and person specification, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification provided under the supporting documents heading on the careers website (https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/). The advert closes on Wednesday 31 Dec 2025.