About this role
Job summary Trust Doctor in Neurosurgery
We are seeking a Neurosurgery Trust Doctor for a fixed term appointment to start from 1 September 2026 until 31st March 2027 with a possible renewal for a further 6 months.
The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of the clinical service, and should have experience at the level of ST4 onwards and of on call.
The Department has an established educational programme for trainees with weekly journal clubs, case presentations, weekly academic rounds and monthly audit meetings.
The post will be based at the Leeds General Infirmary.
Dr Nick Phillips Consultant Neurosurgeon Tel: 07811406095 /0113 3926612
Interview date to be confirmed.
Main duties of the job The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of the clinical service, and should have experience at the level of ST4 onwards and of on call.
The centralised Neurosurgical Department has approximately 65 adult beds with a 7-bedded dedicated Neuro-intensive Care Unit as well as an 8 bedded High Dependency Unit. There are 3 operating theatres, 1 dedicated to emergency surgery 24 hours per day. There are separate beds and intensive care facilities for Paediatric Neurology and Neurosurgery.
About us The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time.
Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care.
We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page.
Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Job description Job responsibilities For questions about this job, contact:
Name Nick Phillips Position Consultant Neurosurgeon Email [email protected] Phone number 07811406095
Why you should join our Team The Department has an established educational programme for trainees with weekly journal clubs, case presentations, weekly academic rounds and monthly audit meetings.
The Neurosurgical Department has close links with the other neurosciences, particularly the Department of Neuro-radiology where there is high expertise in imaging and interventional neuroradiology. The Department has 2 CT scanners, 3 MRI scanners, digital subtraction angiography and CT angiography.
There is a comprehensive Paediatric Neuroscience’s Department with 5 Paediatric Neurologists, 4 specialist Neurosurgeon’s and full Oncology services.
The Trust has a well stocked library and there is access to the University’s library as well. Access to various shops and eateries
What you will bring to the role The Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust is the largest NHS Trust in the UK and is the Regional Centre for Neurosurgery Surgery. The eleven Consultant Neurosurgeons in Leeds currently perform approximately 3000 procedures per year and the department offers the full range of neurosurgical training and experience
Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered
All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond.
Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
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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.
Employer details Employer name Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address Leeds General Infirmary
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS1 3EX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)