Job summary
Applications are invited for the position of neurosurgical oncology fellow with effect from August 2025. The post is for an experienced trainee wishing to gain further experience in advanced neurosurgical oncology (including fluorescence-guided surgery, multimodal imaging, awake surgery, neurophysiological monitoring, iMRI, intra-operative ultrasound and intraventricular and pineal tumour management). The fellow will be involved in research including recruiting to clinical trials such as FUTURE GB and STOP 'EM. The neuro-oncology service is a designated Tessa Jowell Brain Centre Mission Centre of Excellence. The appointee will take part in the Neurosurgical registrar 2-tier on-call rota at The Walton Centre. The post is approved for training (HENW/SAC/PMETB)
Further information regarding the post can be obtained from:
Prof Michael Jenkinson, Honorary Consultant Neurosurgeon, The Walton Centre NHS Trust. Telephone 0151 556 3346 michael.jenkinson2@nhs.net
Associate Professor Andrew Brodbelt, Consultant Neurosurgeon, The Walton Centre NHS Trust, Telephone: 0151 529 5679. andrew.brodbelt@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
It is anticipated that the timetable will be:
AM
PM Mon
Ward round / ward work
Attend AB out patient clinic
Tue
Theatre
Theatre
Wed
Postgraduate Education WCNN/ Post operative ward round/
Research
Thu
Glioma OPD / Audit / MDT meeting
Fri
Theatre
Theatre
About us
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.
With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBChB or equivalent GMC registered FRCS or after 1998 MRCS/FRCS (or approved overseas equivalent)
Desirable
- Higher or other degree Awards, distinctions, prizes, scholarships
- Post-CCT trainee
Experiennce
Essential
- Senior neurosurgical trainee
Desirable
- Intercollegiate examination in Neurosurgery.
Knowledge/ Clinical & Technical Skills
Essential
- Appropriate experience with evidence of understanding and the ability to apply it in clinical practice.
- Competent in managing patients including note keeping, and in undertaking surgical procedures.
- Evidence of potential to develop
Research
Desirable
- Some experience of Publications Presentations
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles
Desirable
Motivation
Essential
- Commitment to gaining sufficient experience and training
Desirable
- areer aspiration for neurooncology
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBChB or equivalent GMC registered FRCS or after 1998 MRCS/FRCS (or approved overseas equivalent)
Desirable
- Higher or other degree Awards, distinctions, prizes, scholarships
- Post-CCT trainee
Experiennce
Essential
- Senior neurosurgical trainee
Desirable
- Intercollegiate examination in Neurosurgery.
Knowledge/ Clinical & Technical Skills
Essential
- Appropriate experience with evidence of understanding and the ability to apply it in clinical practice.
- Competent in managing patients including note keeping, and in undertaking surgical procedures.
- Evidence of potential to develop
Research
Desirable
- Some experience of Publications Presentations
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles
Desirable
Motivation
Essential
- Commitment to gaining sufficient experience and training
Desirable
- areer aspiration for neurooncology
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.
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.
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).
