Job summary
Role DescriptionWe are recruiting (1) Senior Clinical Fellow (ST3+) in Neurosurgery for 12-month fixed term post.

A dedicated Consultant led neurosurgical teaching programme supports ongoing professional development, alongside opportunities for audit, research, and portfolio enhancement.

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Informal enquiries/visits are always welcome; please contact either:Mr. James Barber, Consultant Neurosurgeon0203 59 41196

Main duties of the job
1:9 Resident Full-Shift On-Call (12 hours)
1-2 General Neurosurgical Clinics per week
3 sessions of Elective Neurosurgical operating per week
Inpatient Ward-Rounds

Clinical Governance:
It will be expected that the candidate has prior experience of completing an Audit cycle and will have been involved in one or more quality improvement projects previously. As part of the yearly Appraisal process, they would be strongly encouraged to be actively involved in Clinical Governance within the department during their employment.

Research:
There are extensive opportunities to be involved in research whilst in post. The department has a very strong academic record, having been (and is currently) involved in several landmark Neurosurgical studies.

Further Information:
Mr James BarberConsultant NeurosurgeonThe Royal London HospitalTel: (0203) 59 41202

Mr Dimitrios ParaskevopoulosConsultant Neurosurgeon and Clinical LeadThe Royal London HospitalTel: (0203) 59 41197

About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

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.

Details
Date posted: 22 September 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £51,931 to £69,976 a year
Per Annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 259-MED8290913RLH
Job locations: Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel Rd, London, E1 1FR, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• MB BS or equivalent
• Full GMC registration with a license to practice
• MRCS

Desirable

• Prizes/Academic Distinctions

Knowledge
Essential

• Experience in Neurosurgery at Registrar (ST1-2) level
• Management/Audit experience

Desirable

• Publications/Research
• Experience in Neurosurgery at Registrar (ST3+) level

Experience
Essential

• ATLS

Personal Skills
Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Flexible approach to work and evidence of team working
• IT literate

Desirable

• Familiarity with databases

Personal
Essential

• 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 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: Barts Health NHS Trust
Address: Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel Rd, London, E1 1FR, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Consultant Neurosurgeon
James Barber
james.barber9@nhs.net
07709418560

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.
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).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).