Job summary
The Paediatric Neurosurgery department at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), London, UK, invite applications for a training fellowship in paediatric Neurosurgery.

Applications are invited for 5 positions at Great Ormond Street Hospital to commence in August 2027, fixed-term for 12 months.

The Department runs a busy general paediatric neurosurgical practice. In addition there is a comprehensive multidisciplinary neuro-oncology programme and sub-specialist interests including; epilepsy surgery, craniofacial surgery, paediatric spinal neurosurgery, neuro-vascular surgery, spasticity (including selective dorsal rhizotomy), cranio-cervical junction, complex hydrocephalus/endoscopy, stereotactic radiosurgery and fetal surgery. It is anticipated the successful applicant will have completed their neurosurgical registrar/resident training and wishes to pursue a career with an emphasis in paediatric neurosurgery. The successful candidate will participate in an on-call rota. Applicants must have full registration with the GMC, possess the FRCS or equivalent and have at least 6 months' paediatric neurosurgical experience.

Main duties of the job
This is a fully funded fellowship in paediatric neurosurgery.

The post will be most suited to a neurosurgical trainee who has completed their neurosurgical registrar/resident training, who has already had some paediatric neurosurgical experience and who is looking to take up a consultant post with a principal interest in paediatric neurosurgery.

This post has been made possible by recent recommendations of the Surgical Advisory Committee (SAC) in Neurosurgery in recognition of the unique training opportunities that exist in the department of Paediatric Neurosurgery within this trust. It is also recognised that an additional training post is required in order that the hours of duty for trainees within the trust are compliant with current recommendations.

It is envisaged that the Clinical Fellow will gain valuable experience in the management of all the common Paediatric Neurosurgical conditions including hydrocephalus and head injury.

Please see full job description attached.

Person Specification
Essential

• Collaboration - We work together to deliver safe, consistent, patient-centred care.
• Respect - We treat everyone with respect, kindness and equity.
• Curiosity - We stay curious to drive innovation that delivers exceptional patient outcomes.
• Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
• Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace
• Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
• Completed basic neurosurgical training
• Appropriate GMC registration to be obtained by the designated start date.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills - Ability to communicate well with colleagues, children and families of patients
• Demonstrate an involvement in a Clinical Audit Project
• Computer Literacy/ IT Skills
• Ability to teach nursing and medical staff
• Medical management - able to supervise junior medical staff
• Able to establish and maintain working relations with patients, carers and multi-disciplinary colleagues
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to prioritise clinical needs
• Ability to manage their time and workload
• Competence in all aspects of general paediatric surgical management
• Understanding and proven ability to apply Research findings in a Clinical / Organisational context
• Experience of teaching/presenting
• Previous experience of paediatric neurosurgery at registrar level
• Understanding of principles of clinical governance
• Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
• Awareness of own limitations, consulting senior colleagues appropriately
• Familiar with the spectrum of Neurosurgical conditions presented in infancy and childhood

Desirable

• Paediatric Neurosurgery Training Course

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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Contact
For questions about the job, contact:
Consultant Neurosurgeon, Mr Gregory James, Gregory.James@gosh.nhs.uk, 02074059200

Closing date: 16 November 2026

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.