LC Neurosurgeon - Neuro-oncology & Hydrocephalus

LC Neurosurgeon - Neuro-oncology & Hydrocephalus

Locum Consultant in the department of Neurosurgery with special interest in Neuro-Oncology and Hydrocephalus. This post will deliver 10 PAs supporting the neurosurgery team: Mr K Deniz, Mr C Derham, Mr N Phillips, Mr I Anderson, Mr A K Tyagi, Mr J Goodden, Mr R Corns, Mr G Sivakumar, Mr A Sheikh, Mr R Mathew, Ms R Chave-Cox, and Mr J Livermore. There will be opportunities to contribute to ongoing clinical research programmes within the department. The successful applicant should hold accreditation in FRCS (Neuro. Surg.) or equivalent, and should be on the Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the Register for trainees if currently in a training programme within the UK, or have references which have been authorised by the Deputy Medical Director and Clinical Director. Applicants must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of general Neurosurgery. Specifically, applicants must demonstrate higher training in Neuro-oncology. Fellowship training in Neuro-oncology is essential; Fellowship training in Hydrocephalus is desirable. Applicants should have established skills in Neuro-Oncology Surgery and Hydrocephalus.

Main duties of the job

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is home to one of the largest and most dynamic Neurosurgery services in the UK, comprising 12 consultants with broad subspecialty expertise across vascular, oncological, paediatric, spinal and skull base surgery. Based at Leeds General Infirmary, you will join a close-knit, high-performing team working at the forefront of neuro-oncology and high grade glioma surgery, with active clinical research programmes and a strong culture of teaching and innovation. This is an outstanding opportunity to work within a Trust that genuinely invests in its people. You will benefit from a well supported job plan, a dedicated mentoring programme, and access to world class facilities within one of Europe's largest teaching hospital trusts. Leeds itself consistently ranks as one of the best cities in the UK to live and work, offering exceptional cultural, sporting and social amenities alongside excellent transport links and highly regarded schools making it an ideal base for candidates relocating from across the UK or internationally.

Job responsibilities

• Fellowship level training in Neuro oncology and demonstrable competence in high grade glioma surgery, enabling you to step into this role and contribute effectively from the outset.
• The ability to integrate quickly and professionally into an established consultant team, respecting existing working relationships and adapting to local protocols and systems without delay.
• Flexibility and reliability across theatre lists, with a clear understanding that the priority of this post is to maintain robust, high quality cover across Monday and Friday operating sessions.
• Experience in hydrocephalus management, allowing me to contribute to this aspect of the service alongside my primary neuro oncology commitment.
• A collaborative approach to MDT working, with the ability to contribute meaningfully to oncology and spinal MDTs from day one.
• Maintained and current clinical governance standards - including up to date mandatory training, Datix familiarity, audit participation, and engagement with morbidity and mortality review processes.
• A commitment to supporting and not disrupting the training of junior doctors and SpRs, acting as a safe and constructive clinical supervisor throughout the post.
• Strong communication skills suited to a locum setting, where building trust with patients, families and colleagues quickly is essential.
• Full GMC registration, current revalidation, and the professional standing required to practise independently as a consultant neurosurgeon without a period of supervised practice.
• A short term commitment made with a long term mindset - bringing the same standards, engagement and professionalism I would expect of a permanent post.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. We have developed five values: Patient centred, Collaborative, Fair, Accountable, Empowered. All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values. We're committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We're dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond.

Sponsorship Eligibility

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.