Job summary This is a locum (10 PA) post, based at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust in the department of paediatric Neurosurgery with a view to giving the candidate an opportunity to develop a sub-specialty interest. The successful applicant would join a team of 6 Consultants at Alder Hey; and would become part of a 1 in 6 on-call rota. The post-holder will report through the Clinical Lead to the Chief Executive with professional support from the Divisional Director. Main duties of the job The post holder will be part of the paediatric neurosurgery department providing outpatient clinics, surgical intervention and will be part on the 1:6 on-call rota. About us As one of Europe's biggest and busiest children's hospitals, at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, we treat everything from common illnesses to highly complex and specialist conditions.In addition to our main hospital site, we offer paediatric services at a number of community sites and hold local clinics across Merseyside, Cumbria, Shropshire, Wales and the Isle of Man. We also provide specialist inpatient care for children with complex mental health needs in our recently relocated and newly opened state of the art facility. Alder Hey has a thriving research portfolio and leads research into children's medicines, infection, inflammation and oncology. We are becoming recognised as one of the world's leaders in children's healthcare and research. We contribute to public health, lead cutting-edge research and teach the next generation of children's specialists. Alongside this is ourInnovation Hub, a dedicated space where clinicians and industries can come together to create new products and technologies. We know that a children's hospital is different and that our job is more than just treating an illness. To us, every child is an individual. As well as giving them the very best care, we set out to make them feel happy, safe and confident as they play, learn and grow. At Alder Hey we are here to look after a child and their family and that includes mums, dads, brothers and sisters. Date posted 20 March 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 411-SUR-25-7072061 Job locations Alder Hey Childrens NHS Foundation Trust Eaton Road Liverpool L12 2AP Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be part of the paediatric neurosurgery department. This post is 10 programmed activities per week (8.5 PA direct clinical care and 1.5 PA supporting professional activities). The post holder will participate in the teaching and training of undergraduates and postgraduates, supervise junior staff and partake in departmental meetings. Develop research interests in their area of interest and expertise. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be part of the paediatric neurosurgery department. This post is 10 programmed activities per week (8.5 PA direct clinical care and 1.5 PA supporting professional activities). The post holder will participate in the teaching and training of undergraduates and postgraduates, supervise junior staff and partake in departmental meetings. Develop research interests in their area of interest and expertise. Person Specification Essential Essential Full registration and licence to practice Paediatric Neurosurgery Fellowship for a minimum of 1 year in a recognised unit Desirable Publications related to Neurosurgery Person Specification Essential Essential Full registration and licence to practice Paediatric Neurosurgery Fellowship for a minimum of 1 year in a recognised unit Desirable Publications related to Neurosurgery 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust Address Alder Hey Childrens NHS Foundation Trust Eaton Road Liverpool L12 2AP Employer's website https://alderhey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)