Skull Base Fellow in Neurosurgery

3 days ago


oxford district, United Kingdom NHS Full time
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Start date for this post is August 2025

To provide further sub-specialisation experience in Skull Base Neurosurgery.

To provide 16 - 32hrs of general neurosurgery on-call cover per week. To work with the Skull Base Surgery neurosurgeons based at the John Radcliffe Hospital. Access to two full day elective operating lists per week (whilst present on the rota) plus emergency operating if relevant to training. A full shift rota is currently in place with allocated study leave and rest periods.

Main duties of the job

To provide 16 - 32hrs of general neurosurgery on-call cover per week. Two tier ROTA, on second tier.

To work with the Skull Base Surgery neurosurgeons based at the John Radcliffe Hospital. Access to two full day elective operating lists per week (whilst present on the rota) plus emergency operating if relevant to training. A full shift rota is currently in place with allocated study leave and rest periods.

About us

The Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) is one of the largest teaching trusts in the country, with a national and international reputation for the excellence of its services and its role in teaching and research.

The Trust, which is based on three sites in Oxford and one in Banbury, provides general hospital services for the local population in Oxfordshire and neighbouring counties, and more specialist services on a regional and national basis. It employs about 11,000 staff.

Specialty

Initiated by Sir Hugh Cairns in 1938, the Oxford Regional Neurosurgery Unit has developed to offer a fully comprehensive service.

Modern theatres, two dedicated wards, ITU facilities and Paediatric beds enable the department to look after both Paediatric and adult patients with all types of neurosurgical problems.

In addition to intracranial vascular and tumour surgery, there is expertise in the fields of functional surgery, epilepsy, pituitary surgery and skull base surgery. There is a great interest in all types of spinal disorders, including those of rheumatoid disease of the neck, and spinal tumours.

Job responsibilities

To provide 16 - 32hrs of general neurosurgery on-call cover per week. Two tier ROTA, on second tier.

To work with the Skull Base Surgery neurosurgeons based at the John Radcliffe Hospital. Access to two full day elective operating lists per week (whilst present on the rota) plus emergency operating if relevant to training. A full shift rota is currently in place with allocated study leave and rest periods.

Person Specification Qualifications
  • GMC Registration
  • FRCS or equivalent
  • Higher Medical Degree / FRCS (SN)
Experience
  • General training in Neurosurgery to specialist level or equivalent
  • Interest in research with publications
Skills & Knowledge
  • Sufficient leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills
  • Undertake effectively the role of clinical fellow in Skull Base Neurosurgery in a large teaching hospital.
  • Good personal and interpersonal skills. Good spoken and written English. Communication skills should be highly developed.
  • Experience of teaching undergraduates and trainees.
  • Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS and the Government's agenda for its modernisation.
  • Management training and experience.
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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