Senior Locally Employed Doctor in Paediatric Neurosurgery

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester invites applications for a Senior Locally Employed Doctor in Paediatric Neurosurgery. The post is for 12 months to support the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital paediatric neurosurgery service, a large unit serving Northwest England and beyond.

The role requires substantial postgraduate neurosurgery training, including paediatric experience, a relevant post-graduate qualification, and registration with the GMC.

Qualifications

• Significant postgraduate training in neurosurgery, including paediatric neurosurgery experience.
• Post-graduate qualification relevant to Neurosurgery is essential.
• Post conforms to nationally agreed terms and conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical paediatric neurosurgery service including elective clinics, lists, ward supervision, and on-call duties.
• Ensure high-quality patient care within a large paediatric neurosurgery unit.

Education

Full GMC Registration or eligibility to practice

Job description

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Locally Employed Doctor in Paediatric Neurosurgery

The closing date is 15 November 2026

Applications are invited for the above posts for a period of 12 months to support the Paediatric Neurosurgery services at the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital.Royal Manchester Children's Hospital is one of the largest paediatric neurosurgical units in the UK. Not only do we provide specialist neurosurgical care for children from the Northwest of England, but we also have patients from other parts of the UK and abroad.Currently there are six Paediatric Neurosurgery Consultants, four middle grade staff including Specialty Doctors/Clinical Fellows (including this post). There are also five advanced care practitioners and two specialist nurses supporting the team.

Main duties of the job

The main purpose of this role would be to provide a clinical service in Paediatric Neurosurgery including elective clinics, elective lists, ward supervision and on call duties.You should have significant postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on part-time or flexible basis), at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in neurosurgery or as a fixed term specialty trainee in neurosurgery. A significant time should have been spent in a post involving paediatric neurosurgical work. A post-graduate qualification relevant to Neurosurgery is essential. The post conforms to nationally agreed terms and conditions.

About us

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is a leading centre of clinical excellence, renowned for pioneering patient care, advanced medical research, and a collaborative multi-speciality environment. We are the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe - a great place to progress your career.

With over 30,000 employees, a turnover exceeding £3 billion, and 10 hospital and community services, join our team to help us deliver outstanding healthcare to our diverse communities.We offer an engaging and supportive environment, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology. Research and Innovation are at the heart of our work, offering opportunities to lead research that shapes the future of medicine, working alongside experts, advancing clinical practice, and improving patient outcomes.At MFT, we foster a culture where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive. Your expertise is recognised, your ambitions are supported, and your impact is felt at every level. Whether you want to develop your clinical skills, pursue research interests, or seek leadership opportunities, MFT provides the ideal environment to achieve your medical or professional aspirations.If you are dedicated to driving clinical innovation and delivering compassionate patient care, join us to shape tomorrow's healthcare; where clinical excellence, innovation, and your career will thrive.

Job responsibilities

IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.

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We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

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Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december

DBS Update Service

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

• Significant full-time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on part-time or flexible basis), at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in neurosurgery or as a fixed term specialty trainee in neurosurgery.
• A significant amount of time should have been spent in a post involving paediatric neurosurgical work.

Audit

• Experience of Audit

Academic Achievements

• Distinctions or Prizes during undergraduate training
• Research & Publications

Interpersonal Skills

Other Requirements

• Full registration (or eligible for full registration) with the General Medical Council and licensed to practice.

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.

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