Senior Neuro-Oncology Surgical Fellowship

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the UK seeks a Royal College of Surgeons National Adult Neuro-Oncology Fellow in the Department of Neurosurgery. This prestigious position will offer comprehensive training in managing brain tumors and involvement in groundbreaking techniques. Candidates should possess an MBBS or equivalent qualification, hold GMC registration, and demonstrate effective communication skills in English. The post is fixed-term for one year starting from August 2026, providing exciting opportunities in a world-class clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Full registration with GMC at time of application.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Manage clinical cases of High Grade and Low Grade tumors.
• Develop research initiatives in Neuro-Oncology.
• Attend Gamma Knife sessions and work with specialists.

Skills

Teamwork

Understanding of research

Effective communication

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Job description

Royal College of Surgeons National Adult Neuro-Oncology Fellow – Department of Neurosurgery

This prestigious and well-established fellowship post has been approved by the Royal College of Surgeons and the SBNS.

The Department of Neurosurgery in Leeds provides world‑class adult Neurosurgical Oncology services. The service is consultant‑led and delivered through dedicated sub‑speciality services. The fellowship is designed for Neurosurgical clinicians towards the end of training and will provide all aspects of sub‑speciality training in Neuro‑oncology surgery in preparation for a consultant role sub‑specialising in this field.

Main Duties of the Job

The Neurosurgical Oncology post will include a thorough grounding in the clinical management, investigation and surgical techniques for optimally managing High Grade and Low Grade brain tumours including metastases. There are further opportunities to develop research and to attend Gamma Knife sessions. Working with Neuro‑oncologists, researchers and the clinical nurse specialist team is expected. The fellow will gain independent competencies in dealing with High Grade and Low Grade tumours including awake craniotomy, fluorescence, Gliadel, frame based and frameless image guidance and robot‑assisted procedures. Leeds also now has an intraoperative MRI scanner.

Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share.

About Us

If shortlisted, you will be required to give a 10‑minute presentation on:

• The role of a Surgical Neuro‑oncology subspecialist in contemporary Neurosurgical practice

Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the hospital, which can be arranged by contacting:

• Mr Robert Corns, Consultant Neurosurgeon, [e-mail]
• Mr John Goodden, Consultant Neurosurgeon, [e-mail]
• Dr Jonathan Bilmen, Clinical Director, [e-mail]

This post is fixed term for 1 year and will commence from August 2026. Interview date: To Be Confirmed.

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Job Description

Job Responsibilities

The professorial department of Neuro‑oncology is based in the newly completed Bexley wing at St James's University Hospital. There is a gamma knife machine and IMRT facilities which attract referrals from across the North of England and Northern Ireland. The General Infirmary at Leeds is a level 1 trauma unit and there are close links with surgical specialties including trauma, maxillofacial, plastics and ENT surgery. The department's work has continued to increase over the past years. The current caseload is some 3000 inpatients per year and approximately 2000 operative cases per year.

Person Specification

Eligibility, Fitness to Practice, and Language Skills

Essential

• Full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from the GMC at time of application
• Eligibility to work in the UK is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs.
• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification Outcome 1 at ST6

Desirable

• Relevant BSc, MD, PhD
• CCT in Neurosurgery
• Passed Speciality Fellowship Examination in Neurosurgery or equivalent

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Ability to provide complete details of employment history Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate w
• Desire to develop Neurosurgical Oncology as a subspecialty Enthusiasm for all aspects of surgical neuro‑oncology
• Ability to work in a team
• Demonstrates probity

Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
• Up to date GCP certification
• Demonstrates an interest in and commitment to the specialty beyond the mandatory curriculum

Desirable

• Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
• Evidence of interest in, and experience of teaching Higher degree or interest in doing a higher degree

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