Clinical Development Fellow in Neurosurgery
NHS Scotland, Edinburgh, IN, United States
Job Title
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh Hospital – Department of Neurosurgery – X 3 Clinical Fellow Posts
EEO Statement
NHS Lothian is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. NHS Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society. We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long‑term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
Position Overview
Applications are welcome for the above Fixed Term, full time (40 hours per week) post based in Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh Hospital. You will work as part of our broader neurosciences team, in a new purpose‑built hospital, serving a population of approximately 1.8 million people in south‑east Scotland. A team of 12 neurosurgical consultants provide almost all neurosurgical subspecialties.
Key Responsibilities
Neurosurgery CDFs will manage neurosurgical patients on the ward.
Assist in theatre and develop surgical skills.
Attend sub‑specialty MDTs.
Assist in the outpatient department.
Be encouraged to become involved in research, audit, and QI projects and will be mentored by consultants and neurosurgical trainees.
Qualification and Experience
A one‑year clinical development fellow post in neurosurgery. This post is designed for junior doctors interested in becoming neurosurgeons or interested in working in an allied specialty (e.g. interventional neuroradiology, spinal surgery, or an allied surgical specialty). Three posts are available annually, starting on the first Wednesday in August each year. The post is ideally suited to a post‑Foundation doctor looking to improve their knowledge and skills to enhance their competitiveness for neurosurgery national selection. However, skills learnt will translate across specialties.
Skills Development
The fellow will learn a range of clinical skills including lumbar puncture, shunt valve modulation, management of external CSF drainage systems, and have opportunities to assist in theatre and learn basic neurosurgical procedures. These posts so not have educational approval.
Application Closure
Closing Date 01/05/2026
Contact
For more information please contact: Mark.Hughes5@nhs.scot
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Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh Hospital – Department of Neurosurgery – X 3 Clinical Fellow Posts
EEO Statement
NHS Lothian is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. NHS Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society. We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long‑term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
Position Overview
Applications are welcome for the above Fixed Term, full time (40 hours per week) post based in Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh Hospital. You will work as part of our broader neurosciences team, in a new purpose‑built hospital, serving a population of approximately 1.8 million people in south‑east Scotland. A team of 12 neurosurgical consultants provide almost all neurosurgical subspecialties.
Key Responsibilities
Neurosurgery CDFs will manage neurosurgical patients on the ward.
Assist in theatre and develop surgical skills.
Attend sub‑specialty MDTs.
Assist in the outpatient department.
Be encouraged to become involved in research, audit, and QI projects and will be mentored by consultants and neurosurgical trainees.
Qualification and Experience
A one‑year clinical development fellow post in neurosurgery. This post is designed for junior doctors interested in becoming neurosurgeons or interested in working in an allied specialty (e.g. interventional neuroradiology, spinal surgery, or an allied surgical specialty). Three posts are available annually, starting on the first Wednesday in August each year. The post is ideally suited to a post‑Foundation doctor looking to improve their knowledge and skills to enhance their competitiveness for neurosurgery national selection. However, skills learnt will translate across specialties.
Skills Development
The fellow will learn a range of clinical skills including lumbar puncture, shunt valve modulation, management of external CSF drainage systems, and have opportunities to assist in theatre and learn basic neurosurgical procedures. These posts so not have educational approval.
Application Closure
Closing Date 01/05/2026
Contact
For more information please contact: Mark.Hughes5@nhs.scot
#J-18808-Ljbffr