Job summaryBarts Health NHS Trust - Neurosurgery SHO Recruiting Neurosurgical ST1-2 Trust DoctorThe Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel Start Date: As soon as possibleSalary: The salary is based on your nodal point on the MN35 payscale (capped at ST2). The banding for this job is currently 50%.The Royal London Hospital is one of the UK's busiest and oldest teaching hospitals, operating in purpose built facilities close to the historic site in Whitechapel, East London. As well as Europe's largest Neuro-Trauma service, the Department of Neurosurgery provides a full range of sub-specialties, including Neuro-Oncology, Complex Spine, Neurovascular, Functional, Neuro-Modulation for Pain, Complex Hydrocephalus and Craniofacial Reconstruction. The Neurosurgeons are supported by a comprehensive Clinical Neurophysiology department (including intraoperative monitoring), dedicated Consultant Neuro-Radiologists, Neuro-intensive care (including a Neuro-Monitored unit within the department), Neurologists and a Hyper-Acute Thrombectomy Service.
Main duties of the jobThe post holder will work within the firm of ST1-2. The successful candidate will work within a team providing neurosurgical care for neurosurgery in patients and conduct the daily ward round with them. Additional time within the weekly rota will be made available for attending theatre lists and outpatient clinics, depending upon the training requirements of the individual candidate.
The post holder will participate in the ST 1-2 (SHO) on-call rota which is currently as a 1 in 11 full-shift on call which is fully compliant with EWTD.
About usBarts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
DetailsDate posted10 September 2026
Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staff
GradeDoctor - other
Salary£45,715 to £48,309 a year
Per annum
ContractFixed term
Duration12 months
Working patternFull-time
Reference number259-MED8286684RLH
Job locationsRoyal London Hospital
Whitechapel Rd.
London
E1 1FR
United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesThe full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required.
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Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- MBBS or equivalent
- Current GMC registration with a license to practice
DesirableKnowledge/ Specialist clinical expertiseEssential- An interest in neurosurgery
- An interest in the management of head injury
Desirable- Experience in neurosurgery at ST 1-2 (SHO) level
- Research in neurosciences related subjects
Training ExpectedEssentialDesirableManagement/Audit ExperienceEssential- An interest in clinical audit and research
Academic AchievementsEssential- Evidence of academic work outside MBBS course
DesirableResearch/PublicationsDesirable- Prizes
- Peer reviewed publications reflecting audit or research
Personal SkillsEssential- Excellent communication skills
- Flexible approach to work and evidence of team working
- IT literate
Desirable- Familiarity with databases
Personal qualitiesEssential- Self-motivated
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to work as part of a team
- Reliable and dependable
Desirable- Creative
- Adaptable
- Flexible
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer nameBarts Health NHS Trust
AddressRoyal London Hospital
Whitechapel Rd.
London
E1 1FR
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttps://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Service Manager
Louise Palmer
l.palmer5@nhs.net
