LAS ST3+ in Neurosurgery

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic individual on a whole-time basis as LAS Specialty Registrar (ST3+) in Neurosurgery for covering a Maternity Leave vacancy. The tenure of the post will be fixed term from as soon as possible until 12 September 2027.

This is a post designed to support the Neurosurgical team, based predominantly at Royal Hallamshire Hospital in Sheffield. The successful post holder will work alongside Trainee doctors at the same level attending clinics, theatres & ward rounds. A full shift out of hours working pattern is in operation in line with service requirements.

The post does not attract a National Training Number. However reasonable support will be available for appointees to pursue respective training needs identified. The duties of this post are equivalent to an ST3+ trainee in Neurosurgery.

This Sheffield Neurosurgical Department is a regional unit serving a population of approximately 2.2 million covering South Yorkshire, North Derbyshire, and North Lincolnshire. The Adult Neurosurgical Service is based at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital with a 54 bed unit, including a 7 bed Neuro-Critical care and a 13 bed HDU. The Paediatric Neurosurgical Service is separately located at Sheffield Children's Hospital immediately adjacent to the Royal Hallamshire Hospital. The Sheffield Neurosurgical Unit also includes the National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery which comprises two gamma knives, including a Lexsell Perfexion. In 2009/10, just over 1900 adult and 250 paediatric neurosurgical operations were performed, as well as approximately 900 gamma knife treatments., You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its employees. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.