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Neurosurgery Junior Clinical Fellow
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
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Reference: 2362841
Job summary
The post is an appointment for 12 months initially with a possible further extension as a Clinical Fellow in Neurosurgery at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust.
Full time Junior Clinical Fellow - equivalent to ST3 - ST5 within the division of Surgical Care at Alder Hey Children's Hospital.
Exposure and experience in multiple or additional specialties located within the Trust may be possible and are subject to successful appointments.
The post holder will be allocated an educational supervisor who will act as an advisor and mentor. The posts offered are available for 12 months.
Main duties of the job
The examination, investigation, diagnosis and treatment of acutely unwell Neurosurgical patients presenting through AED
To work as part of a Multidisciplinary Team.
Advice and clinical consultation to other inpatient services consistent with level of training and experience. Liaison with senior colleagues to ensure the provision of effective paediatric clinical services.
Responsibility in respect of the reasonable and effective use of hospital resources.
About us
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust is one of Europe's biggest and busiest children's hospitals providing care for over 200,000 children and young people each year.
It is one of only four stand-alone paediatric trusts in UK and is staffed by 2,800 employees. Alder Hey offers 20 specialist services including being the designated national centre for Craniofacial Surgery and a Centre of Excellence for Paediatric Oncology, Cardiac Surgery, Cardiology, Neurology and Orthopaedics.
It is a teaching hospital and trains 550 medical and 400 nursing students each year. A child and adolescent mental health service is also provided with an in-patient unit based at the Trust.
Recent expansion has seen the provision of additional theatres (there are 13 operating Theatres in total) and the opening of a new Neuro-sciences development. Alder Hey serves not only the children of Liverpool but is the tertiary referral centre for children from Merseyside, Cheshire, parts of Lancashire, Shropshire and North Wales for many sub-specialties of paediatrics.
The Trust provides a range of community services including school nursing, home carers and a child development centre. The hospital has over 300 beds, including day beds for surgery, a medical day care unit and Emergency Decision Unit. A purpose built Education Centre is situated on the hospital site and is available for all postgraduate educational activity.
Details
Date posted
24 September 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£47,610 to £55,355 a year Per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
411-ACU-26-8315260
Job locations
Alder Hey
Liverpool
L12 2AP
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The examination, investigation, diagnosis and treatment of acutely unwell Neurosurgical patients presenting through AED
To work as part of a Multidisciplinary Team.
Advice and clinical consultation to other inpatient services consistent with level of training and experience. Liaison with senior colleagues to ensure the provision of effective paediatric clinical services.
Responsibility in respect of the reasonable and effective use of hospital resources.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The examination, investigation, diagnosis and treatment of acutely unwell Neurosurgical patients presenting through AED
To work as part of a Multidisciplinary Team.
Advice and clinical consultation to other inpatient services consistent with level of training and experience. Liaison with senior colleagues to ensure the provision of effective paediatric clinical services.
Responsibility in respect of the reasonable and effective use of hospital resources.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full Registration and licence to practice with GMC (or eligibility for)
Skills
Essential
- Written communication skills in English and the ability to explain clinical procedures to patients
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate an interest in research
- Ability to work flexibly in regards to teamwork
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly in regards to teamwork
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full Registration and licence to practice with GMC (or eligibility for)
Skills
Essential
- Written communication skills in English and the ability to explain clinical procedures to patients
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate an interest in research
- Ability to work flexibly in regards to teamwork
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly in regards to teamwork
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 (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.
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 (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).
Employer details
Employer name
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Alder Hey
Liverpool
L12 2AP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://alderhey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Alder Hey
Liverpool
L12 2AP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://alderhey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)