Locum Consultant Neurosurgeon - Neurooncology and Functional

BHRUT is seeking an experienced Locum Consultant Neurosurgeon with an interest in Neuro-Oncology and Functional Neurosurgery to join its Regional Neurosciences service. BHRUT provides specialist neurosurgical care across Essex and Outer North East London, including neuro-oncology, functional neurosurgery, neurovascular, skull base, pituitary and complex spinal services, supported by dedicated theatres, a neurosurgical ward and Neuro ICU. The successful candidate will provide consultant-level care in neuro-oncology and functional neurosurgery, including complex brain tumour surgery, MDT participation, outpatient clinics and elective operating. The post holder will also support the wider neurosurgical service, including general cranial neurosurgery and consultant on-call duties, in line with the agreed job plan.

The post holder will provide consultant-led neurosurgical care within a regional neurosciences service, delivering high-quality, evidence-based and patient-centred care across elective, urgent and emergency pathways. Key responsibilities will include: Provide consultant assessment, diagnosis, surgical treatment and follow-up for patients with brain and central nervous system tumours. Undertake specialist neuro-oncology outpatient clinics, inpatient care, elective operating lists and multidisciplinary team participation. Apply contemporary neuro-oncology and functional neurosurgical techniques to maximise safe tumour resection while preserving neurological, cognitive and quality-of-life outcomes. Participate actively in the regional neuro-oncology MDT, working collaboratively with oncology, neurology, neuroradiology, neuropathology, neuropsychology, rehabilitation, palliative care and specialist nursing colleagues. Provide clear, compassionate and evidence-based communication with patients and their families, including discussion of complex treatment options, risks, prognosis and expected functional outcomes. Participate fully in the consultant neurosurgical on-call rota, providing emergency neurosurgical assessment and management, remote advice and imaging review for referring hospitals, and appropriate cross-cover for consultant colleagues