Locum Consultant Neurosurgeon - Skull base
| Posting date: | 18 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £109,725.00 to £145,478.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £109725.00 - £145478.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 October 2025 |
| Location: | Southampton, SO16 6YD |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9188-25-0724 |
Summary
Job Description & Responsibilities In this role, youll take a lead in both elective and emergency neurosurgical care, specialising in Pituitary and Skull Base surgery. Youll have a balanced mix of clinical, teaching, research, and leadership responsibilities, working within a highly skilled multidisciplinary team at one of the UKs 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, youll 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 2025This vacancy closes on or before 6th October 2025