University Hospital Southampton NHS FT
Consultant Neurosurgeon (Pituitary & Skull Base Surgery)
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Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
This is a permanent contract with the position commencing ASAP.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
The recruitment team at University Hospitals Southampton (UHS) are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled, motivated, and patient-centred Skull Base and Pituitary Consultant Surgeon to join our expanding and dynamic Neurosciences team. This is a key role within a forward-thinking department, ideal for a surgeon with a passion for complex cranial surgery and multidisciplinary collaboration.
UHS offers fantastic training and development, giving you the best possible opportunities to achieve the career you want. Development of our staff is central to the delivery of high-quality, safe, and effective care. We can offer opportunities to grow your subspecialty practice within a supportive and innovative environment, and our staff survey results reflect our commitment to your professional development and wellbeing.
Working for our organisation
What We Can Offer You
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Specific remit for the delivery of adult Neurosurgery, elective and emergency.
You will be a core member of the Pituitary and Skull Base subspecialities but further would be expected to take a lead role in innovation and teaching and training.
The postholder would also be expected to contribute to raising the profile of the unit through publications, presentations and digital media
All consultant roles are supported with comprehensive CPD opportunities, mentorship, and access to cutting-edge facilities. Flexible working arrangements, including a mixture of on-site and remote activity where appropriate, can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees also benefit from a range of NHS discounts, a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and membership of the NHS pension scheme.
Additional Information
Individuals wishing to apply must be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC).
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.
Interviews will be held on TBC
Job Reference; 188-MA70925-A
This vacancy closes on or before; 19th August 2026
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Person specification
Qualifications, Training & Experience
Essential criteria
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- FRCS (Neurosurgery) or equivalent
- High level of experience in complex Pituitary and Skull Base surgery
- Experience of research with publications and managing clinical trials
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Desirable criteria
- MSc or equivalent in Research
- In date GCP training certificate
- Course on leading techniques in Skull Base surgery
- Course on leading techniques in Pituitary surgery
- RCS(England) approved fellowship
- Supervising research by junior staff
- Evidence of service improvement
- Consultant level experience in Pituitary / Skull Base neurosurgery
- Consultant experience of adult on-call
- Consultant level experience of leading independent complex anterior Skull Base surgery including joint ENT operations
- 12/12 post-CCT Fellowship in Pituitary / Skull Base neurosurgery
Aptitudes and skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
- Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
- Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
- Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Desirable criteria
- Leadership training course
- Evidence of leadership and project management
- Evidence of having implemented change
- Formal experience in use of Shared Decision Making
- Attendance at communication skills course
- Evidence of commitment to Net Zero NHS
- Evidence of commitment to NHS Digital Transformation
- Advanced skills in information technology
- Experience in developing and implementing new technologies
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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