Job summary
- Main area
- Neurosurgery
- Grade
- MN35
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed term)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week
- Job ref
- 259-MED8286684RLH
- Employer
- Barts Health NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal London Hospital
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £45,715 - £48,309 Per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 24/09/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Trust Doctor (eqv to ST1-ST2) in Neurosurgery
MN35
Barts 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.
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.
Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Job overview
Barts Health NHS Trust – Neurosurgery SHO
Recruiting Neurosurgical ST1-2 Trust Doctor
The Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel
Start Date: As soon as possible
Salary: 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 job
The 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.
Working for our organisation
Barts 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The 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.
Please view the attachment below.
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 specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MBBS or equivalent
- Current GMC registration with a license to practice
Desirable criteria
- BSc
- MRCS
Knowledge/ Specialist clinical expertise
Essential criteria
- An interest in neurosurgery
- An interest in the management of head injury
Desirable criteria
- Experience in neurosurgery at ST 1-2 (SHO) level
- Research in neurosciences related subjects
Training Expected
Essential criteria
- ALS
Desirable criteria
- ATLS
Management/Audit Experience
Essential criteria
- An interest in clinical audit and research
Academic Achievements
Essential criteria
- Evidence of academic work outside MBBS course
Desirable criteria
- MD / PhD
Research/Publications
Desirable criteria
- Prizes
- Peer reviewed publications reflecting audit or research
Personal Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills
- Flexible approach to work and evidence of team working
- IT literate
Desirable criteria
- Familiarity with databases
Personal qualities
Essential criteria
- Self-motivated
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to work as part of a team
- Reliable and dependable
Desirable criteria
- Creative
- Adaptable
- Flexible
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Louise Palmer
- Job title
- Service Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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