Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is hiring a Junior Clinical Fellow in Neurosurgery, with applications closing at 11.59pm on Wednesday 12 November 2026. The permanent, full-time post pays £55,355 a year pro rata and starts on 3 February 2027.

The vacancy is advertised on NHS Jobs under reference 190-STH-26-237. The post is graded at NHS Medical and Dental local appointment nodal point 3 (MT03) and involves 40 hours a week plus an on-call rota. Interviews will be held in two stages on Thursday 26 November 2026, with shortlisted candidates taking part in a clinical station followed by a formal interview.

About the role

The successful candidate will join the Sheffield Neurosurgical Department, a regional unit serving a population of about 2.2 million people across South Yorkshire, North Derbyshire and North Lincolnshire. The adult neurosurgical service is based at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital, with a 52-bed unit including a seven-bed neuro-critical care unit and a 13-bed high dependency unit. The paediatric neurosurgical service is at Sheffield Children's Hospital, next to the Royal Hallamshire.

The unit also includes the National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery, which has two gamma knives. Duties are equivalent to those of an ST1-2 trainee in neurosurgery, including day-to-day care of neurosurgical patients, ward rounds, assisting at or performing operations within the postholder's competence, outpatient clinics, and out-of-hours cover in rotation with other junior staff.

The postholder will also teach junior doctors, undergraduate medical students and other staff, take part in weekly departmental and multidisciplinary team meetings, and contribute to audit and research.

Who can apply

Applicants must have a medical degree from a recognised university, full registration with the General Medical Council with a licence to practise, and evidence of foundation competencies. The trust requires a minimum of 12 months' clinical experience in an NHS post and six months' neurosurgery experience, plus an Advanced Life Support certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent by the date of application. MRCS part 1 is listed as desirable.

The post does not award a National Training Number, as it is not recognised as a training post. Applicants who do not hold the right of residence in the UK may need sponsorship. The post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted through NHS Jobs before the closing date of 12 November 2026 at 11.59pm. The trust encourages early applications, as the vacancy may close earlier than advertised if enough applications are received. Candidates deemed suitable for interview may also be considered for any further vacancies that arise during the recruitment process.

For informal visits or further details, contact Mr Veejay Bagga, consultant, on 0114 271 2463. Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust describes itself as one of the UK's busiest NHS foundation trusts, running five of Yorkshire's best-known teaching hospitals, including the Royal Hallamshire, the Northern General, Weston Park Cancer Hospital and the Jessop Wing maternity hospital.