Senior Locum Neurosurgeon - Spine, Research & Teaching Lead

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust is seeking a Locum Consultant Neurosurgeon with a special interest in spine surgery. The successful candidate will support the neurosurgery service, provide leadership in research and teaching, and participate in emergency on-call duties. This role involves working closely with multi-disciplinary teams, contributing to high-quality care, and ensuring effective supervision of junior staff. Candidates must hold full FRCS and GMC registration, with significant experience in neurosurgery. The position offers a compensation package commensurate with experience.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Teaching opportunities

Support for research initiatives

Qualifications

• Applicants must have Full Registration with GMC and be on GMC Specialist Register.
• Experience managing adult neurosurgical patients is required.
• Knowledge of the NHS structure and recent changes is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high-quality care service to patients.
• Share responsibility for 24/7 cover for the Unit on a rota basis.
• Contribute to audit programmes and clinical governance.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Effective leadership

Endoscopic neurosurgery

Research collaboration

Education

Full FRCS

Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD or PhD)

Tools

Information technology

Job description

A leading NHS trust is seeking a Locum Consultant Neurosurgeon with a special interest in spine surgery. The successful candidate will support the neurosurgery service, provide leadership in research and teaching, and participate in emergency on-call duties. This role involves working closely with multi-disciplinary teams, contributing to high-quality care, and ensuring effective supervision of junior staff. Candidates must hold full FRCS and GMC registration, with significant experience in neurosurgery. The position offers a compensation package commensurate with experience.