Job summary
We are inviting applications for the Anterior and Lateral Skull Base Fellowship (Peri/Post-CCT) at Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, within the Department of Neurosurgery.
This is a 24-month fixed-term Fellowship, commencing by mutual agreement, and is designed for senior neurosurgical trainees approaching CCT or surgeons who have recently achieved CCT. The Fellowship is Trust funded and provides an advanced, structured educational experience in skull base and pituitary surgery beyond the scope of standard CCT training. The fellowhip is approved by the Royal College of Surgeons (RCS Senior Clinical Fellowship Scheme).
We are seeking a highly motivated, dynamic individual with a clear commitment to skull base neurosurgery who can progress towards independent consultant-level practice in this complex and demanding subspecialty.
Main duties of the job
The Plymouth Skull Base Fellowship delivers high-volume, consultant-supervised subspecialist training in anterior and lateral skull base pathology, with particular emphasis on both endoscopic and open approaches.
The Fellow will work within the skull base practice of Mr Aditaya Kumar and Mr Samiul Muquit, Consultant Neurosurgeons, and will function in a supervisory capacity with the core neurosurgical trainee rota to ensure protected subspecialist exposure without detracting from pre-CCT training.
The Fellowship is specifically designed to bridge the gap between CCT-level competence and independent consultant practice, with graduated autonomy and formal assessment using ISCP and GMC Generic Professional Capabilities frameworks
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Details
Date posted
16 February 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Specialty registrar
Salary
£65,048 to £73,992 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
24 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
216-G3-NEU7783033
Job locations
Derriford Hospital
Plymouth
PL6 8DH
Job description
Job responsibilities
See Job Description and Person Specification for more information. For an informal discussion, please contact:
Sean Wills
Job description
Job responsibilities
See Job Description and Person Specification for more information. For an informal discussion, please contact:
Sean Wills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
* Successful completion of MRCS or equivalent at time of application
Education
Essential
* Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
* Evidence of achievement of Foundation competences by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/ Good Medical Practice including: 1) Good clinical care. 2) Maintaining good medical practice. 3) Good relationships and communication with patients. 4) Good working relationships with colleagues. 5) Good teaching and training. 6) Professional behaviour and probity. 7) Delivery of good acute clinical care
* Evidence of achievement of CT/ST1 competences in neurosurgery at time of appointment & projected completion of CT/ST2 competences in neurosurgery by time if appointment
* Evidence of operative experience in neurosurgery
* Eligibility to work in the UK
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
* Successful completion of MRCS or equivalent at time of application
Education
Essential
* Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
* Evidence of achievement of Foundation competences by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/ Good Medical Practice including: 1) Good clinical care. 2) Maintaining good medical practice. 3) Good relationships and communication with patients. 4) Good working relationships with colleagues. 5) Good teaching and training. 6) Professional behaviour and probity. 7) Delivery of good acute clinical care
* Evidence of achievement of CT/ST1 competences in neurosurgery at time of appointment & projected completion of CT/ST2 competences in neurosurgery by time if appointment
* Evidence of operative experience in neurosurgery
* Eligibility to work in the UK
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address
Derriford Hospital
Plymouth
PL6 8DH
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Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address
Derriford Hospital
Plymouth
PL6 8DH
Employer's website
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