Overview
Applications are invited for the 12 month post of Senior Clinical Fellow for Neurosurgery at Salford Royal Hospital of the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA). There is a possibility of extension at the end of the post.
The successful applicant will join the department's Junior Registrar Tier, which is equivalent of ST3-5.
The Neurosurgical Unit in the Manchester Centre for Clinical Neurosciences at Salford Royal Hospital has one of the largest and busiest teams in the country.
You would join this team with direct responsibility to the neurosurgical consultants, working in conjunction with the rest of the neurosurgical team. Subspecialties represented within the unit include oncology, complex spine, functional, oncology and vascular neurosurgery, giving you experience in a busy, well-established and highly-performing unit.
Please note: We reserve the right to close the vacancy once a suitable number of applicants have applied.
Responsibilities
* The post is suitable for neurosurgical trainees with a clear and demonstrable interest in Neurosurgery, and genuine prospects of being able to take up a Consultant (or equivalent for international applicants) post in future.
* The post is paid at the equivalent of registrar grade, working alongside the other 17 clinical registrars and 3 research registrars in the regional neurosurgical unit.
* There will be involvement in general neurosurgery, and a 1:11 on call as the first on call registrar, with a senior registrar as second on call.
* The post is for 12 months.
* Applicants should have full registration with the GMC.
* In line with the Trust's Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, sexual preference, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social background or trade union membership.
Details
* Date posted: 11 September 2025
* Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
* Grade: Doctor - other
* Salary: £65,048 a year per annum (plus 1:11 Resident On-Call Supplement)
* Contract: Fixed term
* Duration: 12 months
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Reference number: 236-SCO-SCF-NEUROSURG-25-A
* Job locations: Salford Royal Hospital, Stott Lane, Salford, M6 8HD
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website.
Person Specification
Registration
* GMC Registration with a licence to practice
Qualifications
* MRCS (or equivalent)
* Desirable: FRCS (Neurosurgery) or equivalent
* Desirable: Higher Degree
Experience
* Essential: At least 3 years experience as a neurosurgery registrar
* Essential: Excellent communication skills
* Desirable: Experience within the NHS
Skills and Attributes
* Essential: Previous experience in basic science or clinical research
* Essential: Excellent communication skills
Other requirements
* Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks as applicable
* Certificate of Sponsorship information (Skilled worker sponsorship eligibility applies)
* UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration
Employer details
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Salford Royal Hospital, Stott Lane, Salford, M6 8HD
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