Clinical Fellow Paediatric NeurosurgeryNHS

Job summary

The Paediatric Neurosurgery department at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), London, UK, invite applications for a training fellowship in paediatric Neurosurgery.

Applications are invited for 5 positions at Great Ormond Street Hospital to commence in August 2027, fixed-term for 12 months.

The Department runs a busy general paediatric neurosurgical practice. In addition there is a comprehensive multidisciplinary neuro-oncology programme and sub-specialist interests including; epilepsy surgery, craniofacial surgery, paediatric spinal neurosurgery, neuro-vascular surgery, spasticity (including selective dorsal rhizotomy), cranio-cervical junction, complex hydrocephalus/endoscopy, stereotactic radiosurgery and fetal surgery. It is anticipated the successful applicant will have completed their neurosurgical registrar/resident training and wishes to pursue a career with an emphasis in paediatric neurosurgery. The successful candidate will participate in an on-call rota. Applicants must have full registration with the GMC, possess the FRCS or equivalent and have at least 6 months' paediatric neurosurgical experience.

Main duties of the job

This is a fully funded fellowship in paediatric neurosurgery.

The post will be most suited to a neurosurgical trainee who has completed their neurosurgical registrar/resident training, who has already had some paediatric neurosurgical experience and who is looking to take up a consultant post with a principal interest in paediatric neurosurgery.

This post has been made possible by recent recommendations of the Surgical Advisory Committee (SAC) in Neurosurgery in recognition of the unique training opportunities that exist in the department of Paediatric Neurosurgery within this trust. It is also recognised that an additional training post is required in order that the hours of duty for trainees within the trust are compliant with current recommendations.

It is envisaged that the Clinical Fellow will gain valuable experience in the management of all the common Paediatric Neurosurgical conditions including hydrocephalus and head injury.

Please see full job description attached.

Job description

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachments.

We encourage applications from all sections of the community.

We conduct full criminal record checks on all successful candidates.

About us

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.