NeurosurgeryFixed Term

Post CCT Clinical Fellow In Vascular Neurosurgery

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

CQC: Requires improvement

Sheffield

Salary

£73,992 – £73,992

Training post

Unknown

Trust type

Teaching

Posted

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About the role

We are looking to appoint a full-time Senior Clinical Fellow in Vascular Neurosurgery to the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust based at Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield. The post holder should have at least 4 years’ worth of neurosurgical experience at a registrar level. This is a service post and is fixed term for 12 months (commencing in August 2026) in the first instance, this may be subject to review.

The post is suited for individuals who wish to further a career in Neuro-vascular subspecialty of Neurosurgery in the United Kingdom or overseas. The post does not attract a National Training Number. However reasonable support will be available for appointees to pursue respective training needs identified. The duties of this post are equivalent to an ST6+ trainee in Neurosurgery. As this post is not recognised as a ‘training post’, full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise is required, and if the appointee does not hold right of residence in the UK sponsorship will be required.

Post CCT Clinical Fellow In Vascular Neurosurgery

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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This post is designed to support the Neurosurgical team, based predominantly at Royal Hallamshire Hospital in Sheffield. The successful post holder will work mainly under supervision of the Neuro-vascular Team including Mr Andrew Bacon and Mr Kishor Choudhari. The post holder will work alongside Trainee doctors at the same level attending neuro-vascular clinics, theatres & ward rounds. A full shift out of hours working pattern is in operation in line with service requirements.

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The duties of this post are equivalent to a Specialty Trainee ST6+ and full details are listed in the Job Description document.

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Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Sheffield, as well as specialist care for patients from further afield, including cancer, spinal cord injuries, renal and cardiothoracic services. In addition to community health services, the Trust comprises five of Yorkshire’s best known teaching hospitals.

The Royal Hallamshire Hospital

The Northern General Hospital

Charles Clifford Dental Hospital

Weston Park Cancer Hospital

Jessop Wing Maternity Hospital

The Trust has a history of high quality care, clinical excellence and innovation in medical research. We strive to promote a culture of continuous quality improvement and encourage our staff to innovate and adopt ‘best practice’ in order to deliver the highest standard of care to our patients.

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Person specification

Essential

Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise
Medical Degree from a recognised UK or overseas university or institution
Have evidence of completion of FRCS (Surgical Neurology) or equivalent overseas qualifications in Neurosurgery
CCT in Neurosurgery or ST6+ in Neurosurgery training or equivalent overseas Neurosurgical experience, at ST6+ level (foundation and ST5 competencies with a minimum of 72 months clinical experience )
Willingness to contribute to research activities
Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors
Willingness to contribute to teaching activities
Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Willing to contribute to service improvement & development
Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix)
Good oral and written communication skills
Ability to work as part of a team
Integrates appropriate research findings into clinical practice
Committed to and understands the principles of clinical governance
Understands the principles outlined in the GMC document Good Medical Practice
Understands the requirements of Medical Appraisal and Revalidation
Good time management and organisation skills
Be able to establish rapport/professional relationship with patients

Desirable

Distinctions, awards, prizes, scholarships or other degrees
Experience in provision of clinical teaching or training
To have the ability and willingness to teach at all levels and to all groups of staff
Experience in working in Multi-Disciplinary Team environment and Awareness of current issues in NHS
Active involvement in a clinical governance programme