ConsultantNeurosurgery

Locum Consultant Neurosurgeon

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

CQC: Good

Coventry

Salary

£109,725 – £145,478

Posted

7 weeks ago

About the role

Interviews are scheduled to take place on 16th June 2026.

An opportunity has arisen at University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust for a Locum Consultant Neurosurgeon with an interest in Neuro Oncology.

As one of the largest and busiest NHS teaching trusts in the country, UHCW's two hospitals care for over a million people from across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond. As a Trust we combine a number of key roles:

· District general hospital services for Coventry and Rugby, our local population

· Tertiary centre for Coventry and Warwickshire, providing complex specialist services for the sector and beyond

· Major Trauma Centre (Level 1)

· All medical specialities including renal transplantation and a major Oncology Unit (the Arden Cancer Centre) are housed on site.

· Provider of innovative and leading-edge clinical services to Coventry and Warwickshire.

· The clinical base for The University of Warwick Medical School.

Locum Consultant Neurosurgeon

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

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The Trust has 2 main hospital sites: University Hospital in Coventry and the Hospital of St Cross in Rugby.

The main University Hospital site is a large PFI hospital which ensures a guaranteed equipment replacement programme. Consequently, all the imaging equipment is replaced with new systems on a regular basis resulting in a very modern department.

N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date if we receive a high volume of applications or if there has been a change in organisational priorities.

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1. The appointee will work with other members of the Neurosurgical team to provide a comprehensive service to the Trust, commissioning groups & General Practitioners

2. Develop close collaborative links with clinicians working in his/her specialty & work to develop services provided to patients in these areas to the highest standards including the development of treatment protocols and guidelines.

3. Participate in the departmental audit programme & participating in multidisciplinary audit relating to their area of clinical interest.

4. Participate in regular MDTs, clinical meetings & other postgraduate activities.

5. Supervise trainees working in the Department & assist in their training & appraisal. Teach & assess Medical Students from Warwick Medical School.

6. Participate in the Trust Performance and Annual review scheme and be responsible for ensuring that they support the principles of revalidation by the General Medical Council.

7. The appointee will be committed to, and involved in, clinical governance, risk management and clinical audit – this will include the development and maintenance of appropriate systems and practices to ensure continued safe clinical practice

8. Participate in Departmental error Reviews and will support the Departmental and Trust clinical risk management policies and procedures.

9. Share responsibility for data protection arising out of the use of computers.

10. Comply with all relevant Trust Policies and Procedures.

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Please find attached the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for further information about this role.

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University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

There has never been a better time to join our team.

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Person specification

Essential

Meet all essential criteria

Desirable

Meets all desirable criteria