Skullbase Locum Consultant

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The successful applicant will join the established Skull Base Neurosurgery Team at North Bristol NHS Trust, currently comprising of three consultant neurosurgeons providing a comprehensive regional service.

he postholder will provide general skull base care, including management of meningioma and vestibular (acoustic) schwannoma, working closely with neurosurgery and neuro-otology ENT colleagues within an established joint skull base MDT and the neurofibromatosis MDT. Some vascular experience is desirable, and the postholder may be asked to support routine and emergency neurovascular work. There is no expectation to participate in complex vascular procedures such as revascularisation.

At times, the postholder may be asked to offer advice or limited support to paediatric neurosurgical colleagues at Bristol Children’s Hospital, although there is no requirement for endoscopic expertise or management of complex paediatric conditions. The role includes cross-cover for the intrathecal baclofen pump service, ensuring continuity of care for this specialist patient group. The appointee will participate in the complex cranial and simple spinal on‑call rota (currently 1:13) at Southmead Hospital, taking responsibility for patients with complex cranial and general spinal pathology and contributing to both elective and emergency neurosurgical activity.

As part of a large, collaborative department, the postholder will work closely with consultant colleagues to maintain high standards of care, actively engage in MDTs, audit, teaching, and service development, and support the wider aims of the department and the South West Neurosurgical Network.

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building  are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

The post holder will have continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his or her charge and for the proper functioning of the service and will undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients and the running of the clinical department. The post holder will be required to work in partnership with colleagues of all disciplines, external links to the Trust and service users, to ensure the creation of a quality service.