Crynodeb o'r swydd
- Prif leoliad
- Neurosurgery
- Contract
- Cyfnod Penodol: 12 mis (Fixed Term)
- Oriau
- Llawnamser - 10 sesiwn yr wythnos
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 188-MA90925
- Cyflogwr
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- Southampton General Hospital
- Tref
- Southampton
- Cyflog
- £109,725 - £145,478 Per Annum
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 06/10/2025 23:59
- Dyddiad y cyfweliad
- 17/10/2025
Teitl cyflogwr
Locum Consultant Neurosurgeon - Skull base
Trosolwg o'r swydd
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
This is a FIXED TERM contract with the position commencing ASAP.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
You’ll be joining the Wessex Neurological Centre, a nationally renowned specialist service based at University Hospital Southampton. We provide comprehensive neurosurgical care for a population of over 3 million people across central southern England. Our service operates 24/7 and includes over 60 dedicated inpatient beds, specialist outpatient clinics, and state-of-the-art theatres. We’re proud to be one of only two major trauma centres in the South of England, offering a full spectrum of emergency and elective neurosurgical services.
As part of our Pituitary and Skull Base subspecialty team, you’ll work alongside highly skilled neurosurgeons, endocrinologists, neuroradiologists, and ENT surgeons in regular MDT meetings, with strong links to research and teaching through the University of Southampton. Our centre is recognised for clinical excellence, innovative research, and high patient outcomes, consistently ranking among the UK’s top recruiters to neurosurgical clinical trials. This is a chance to join a collaborative, forward-thinking team committed to delivering world-class care while driving innovation in pituitary and skull base surgery.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
Job Description & Responsibilities
In this role, you’ll take a lead in both elective and emergency neurosurgical care, specialising in Pituitary and Skull Base surgery. You’ll have a balanced mix of clinical, teaching, research, and leadership responsibilities, working within a highly skilled multidisciplinary team at one of the UK’s leading neurological centres. Key elements of the role include:
· Delivering expert care for adult neurosurgical patients, including a 1:10 on-call commitment for adult cranial surgery.
· Leading and participating in Pituitary and Skull Base MDT meetings, clinics, and surgical sessions.
· Driving education and training for undergraduates, postgraduates, and junior medical staff, helping shape the next generation of neurosurgeons.
· Contributing to clinical research and audit, including opportunities to be involved with national studies.
Skills & Experience
To thrive in this role, you’ll need to bring:
· Full GMC registration with a licence to practise and specialist registration (or be within 6 months of completion).
· Extensive experience in Pituitary and Skull Base neurosurgery, with evidence of independent operating skills.
· A strong track record in research, publications, or clinical trials in your field.
· Commitment to teaching, training, and mentoring medical students, trainees, and other clinical staff.
Other Key Information
· Residence within 10 miles or 30 minutes of Southampton General Hospital (or Trust-approved alternative) is required for on-call commitments.
· This role involves participation in regular MDT meetings, consultant meetings, and departmental leadership activities.
· The post requires an enhanced DBS check, as standard for all clinical roles.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.
Interviews will be held on 17th October 2025
This vacancy closes on or before 6th October 2025
Manyleb y person
Qualifications, Training & Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- FRCS (Neurosurgery) or equivalent
- Able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in general emergency neurosurgery
- >/= 12/12 post-CCT Fellowship in Pituitary / Skull Base neurosurgery
- High level of experience in complex Pituitary and Skull Base surgery
Meini prawf dymunol
- MSc or equivalent in Research
- In date GCP training certificate
- Course on leading techniques in Skull Base surgery
- Course on leading techniques in Pituitary surgery
- RCS(England) approved fellowship
- Supervising research by junior staff
- Evidence of service improvement
- Consultant level experience in Pituitary / Skull Base neurosurgery
- Consultant experience of adult on-call
- Consultant level experience of leading independent complex anterior Skull Base surgery including joint ENT operations
Aptitudes and skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
- Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
- Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
- Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Meini prawf dymunol
- Leadership training course
- Evidence of leadership and project management
- Evidence of having implemented change
- Formal experience in use of Shared Decision Making
- Attendance at communication skills course
- Evidence of commitment to Net Zero NHS
- Evidence of commitment to NHS Digital Transformation
- Advanced skills in information technology
- Experience in developing and implementing new technologies
Living Trust Values
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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Gofynion ymgeisio
Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Mr Emad Shenouda
- Teitl y swydd
- Consultant Neurosurgeon
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 02381 204679
Rhestr swyddi gyda University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust yn Meddygol a Deintyddol neu bob sector