Neurovascular Fellow in Neurosurgery

1 week ago


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

Job summary

Applicates are invited to apply for:

Neurovascular Fellow in Neurosurgery

12 month fixed term contract

To commence on 4th August 2025

Main duties of the job

To provide 16 - 32hrs of general neurosurgery on-call cover per week.

To work with the neurovascular neurosurgeons based at the John Radcliffe Hospital. Access to weekly full day elective operating lists (whilst present on the rota) plus emergency operating. A full shift rota is currently in place with allocated study leave and rest periods.

Weekly Timetable ; to be agreed with supervising consultant

Training opportunities in the angio suite are possible and these will be discussed with the successful applicant.

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 works in close co-operation with the University of Oxford, and is a leading centre for research programmes in cancer, neurosciences, diabetes, genetics and many other fields. The Trust, jointly with the University of Oxford, was recently awarded biomedical research centre status, by the Department of Health, making it one of the five pre-eminent centres in the country for translational medical research. It has also been awarded with the Academic Health Sciences Centre (AHSC) status.

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 patient with all types of neurosurgical problem.

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 description

Job responsibilities

To provide further sub-specialisation experience in Neurovascular Neurosurgery.

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

On-call commitment - two tier ROTA, on second

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GMC Registration with licence to work FRCS or equivalent

Desirable

Higher Medical Degree / FRCS (SN)

Experience

Essential

General training in Neurosurgery to specialist level or equivalent

Desirable

Interest in research with publications

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Sufficient leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills to 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

Desirable

Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS and the Government's agenda for its modernisation. Computing skills: ability to use word processor, spreadsheet programme and web browser. Management training and experience

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