Job Summary
Join one of the UKs leading tertiary Neurosurgery centres at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. Based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, our Neurosurgery department is recognised for its subspecialty expertise, research-driven innovation, and regional leadership across the West Midlands. This is an opportunity to be part of a high-performing, multidisciplinary team delivering complex cranial neurosurgical care, including a dedicated neurovascular service. With access to advanced surgical technologies, a full neurosciences unit, and a supportive culture of professional development and collaboration, the department offers an outstanding environment for consultants seeking to develop or expand a specialist interest while contributing to the Trusts strategic objectives around excellence in care, education and research.
Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required
The role requires demonstrated competence in the full spectrum of cranial neurosurgery, with particular experience in neurovascular procedures at post-CCT or post-fellowship level. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to the development of the neurovascular service, and engaging with regional colleagues to ensure timely, effective patient care across the wider network.
The appointed Consultant will play a key role in the delivery of both elective and emergency cranial neurosurgical services, contributing to the general cranial On-Call rota on a 1:9 basis. A significant focus of the role will be within the neurovascular subspecialty, where the postholder will be expected to manage both elective and urgent vascular cases, applying advanced surgical skills to complex patient presentations.
In addition to their subspecialty responsibilities, the Consultant will provide comprehensive care for a cohort of general cranial neurosurgical patients. This includes active involvement across the full clinical pathway—from the initial triage and assessment of referrals, through surgical intervention and inpatient care, to appropriate discharge planning or onward referral.
Working closely with multidisciplinary colleagues within UHB and across the regional network, the Consultant will contribute to the timely and effective management of neurosurgical cases, supporting equitable access to specialist care for patients across the West Midlands.
About Us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job Description
The postholder will also be expected to deliver clinical activity and administrative responsibilities in line with the agreed job plan and departmental service model. Patient-centred care is a core priority, and the Consultant will ensure patients, and their families are meaningfully involved in decisions about treatment, with a clear emphasis on communication, safety, and personalised outcomes.
As part of the departments commitment to continuous improvement, the Consultant will engage in audit, research, teaching and clinical governance, supporting the refinement of neurosurgical pathways and contributing to the overall quality and sustainability of the service. Maintaining GMC specialist registration and active professional development will be essential in delivering a high standard of practice aligned with Trust and national expectations.
Key Skills
* Knowledge for the accurate diagnosis and treatment of neurosurgical conditions, with specialist interest in Cranial Neuro-vascular.
* Commitment to support long established Interventional Neuroradiology service.
* Commitment to teamwork and supporting Neurovascular Specialist nurses.
* Commitment to chairing the weekly Neurovascular MDT.
* Knowledge of neurosurgical patient pathways to support appropriate and timely emergency and elective care.
* Extensive experience of pre- and post-operative care of neurosurgical patients.
* Excellent communication skills for speaking to patients, families and carers; medical, nursing and allied health professional colleagues, support teams and a wide range of other parties in a healthcare setting.
* Ability to adapt to a changing environment as healthcare evolves
* Commitment to and enthusiasm for learning new skills and techniques and supporting their introduction into the neurosurgical department.
* Leadership skills to manage your team and support trainees.
* The ability to engage with and inspire confidence in others.
* The emotional resilience to support your team in sometimes difficult circumstances.
Qualifications
Essential
* GMC Registration
* Inclusion on Specialist Register for neurosurgery or, if in training, eligible for inclusion on the Register within 6 months interview.
* FRCS (SN) or equivalent
* 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.
* Certificate of Sponsorship
* Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
* From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
* UK Professional Registration
* Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Help With Your Application
For Help With Your Application, Contact
Andrew Kay
andrew.kay@uhb.nhs.uk
01213715814
Details
* Pay scheme: Hospital Medical and Dental
* Band: Consultant
* Salary: £109725.00 to £145478.00 Yearly
* Contract: Fixed Term
* Duration: 12 Month(s)
* Working pattern: Full-Time
* Reference number: 304-KDA-1100083
* Job locations: Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TH
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