At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team providing advanced spinal surgery and patient care.
- Company: Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, a leading healthcare provider in the UK.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time or part-time options, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Work in a state-of-the-art facility with a supportive team of experts.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while advancing your medical career.
- Qualifications: Medical degree and relevant experience in neurosurgery or spinal surgery.
The predicted salary is between 37035 - 45265 £ per year.
This is an Adult Neurosurgery Spinal Clinical Fellow/Trust Doctor in Neuroscience. This post will be available from August 2026 - August 2027 for a period of 12 months.
To support spinal surgery, all the theatres have BrainLAB neuronavigation, CUSA, Sonopet, Zeiss microscopes (including navigated), X-ray support, intra-operative frozen section, and intra-operative ultrasound. All patients are discussed in a weekly MDT that conforms to the BASS standards and all patients are entered into the National Spinal Database.
The Departments of Neurosurgery and the Integrated Spinal Service provide a comprehensive neurosurgical and spinal surgery service to the 2.5 million people of West and North Yorkshire. The Departments are housed within the Jubilee Wing of the General Infirmary at Leeds. The Departments have 68 adult beds in two dedicated wards with an additional 7 bedded dedicated Neuro-intensive Care Unit as well as a 7 bedded dedicated High Dependency Unit. There are four adult operating theatres including one dedicated to emergency surgery 24 hours per day. There are separate beds, operating theatres, and intensive care facilities for Paediatric Neurosurgery. The integrated spinal service offers all aspects of spinal surgery and is made up of 4 Neurosurgical and 8 Spinal Orthopaedic Consultants.
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care.
Details:
- Date posted: 03 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
- Grade: Doctor - other
- Salary: £76,582 a year
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 12 months
- Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
- Reference number: 001746
- Job locations: Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3EX, United Kingdom
For questions about this job, contact:
- Name: Chris Derham
- Position: Consultant Neurosurgeon
- Email: c.derham@nhs.net
Shortlisting Date: 18.08.2026, Interview Date: 25.08.2026
Why you should join our Team: The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS trust is one of the largest trusts in the UK and provides comprehensive secondary services to Leeds and tertiary services to West and North Yorkshire. The General Infirmary at Leeds is situated in the Department led by 12 Consultant Neurosurgeons and 7 Orthopaedic Spinal Surgeons, all having comprehensive general Neurosurgical commitment as well as subspecialty interests.
Please see the attached job description for more details.
Adult Neurosurgery Spinal Fellow Leeds employer: Meeveem Limited
Meeveem Limited is an exceptional employer that values its employees by fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture in the heart of Yorkshire. With a strong focus on professional development, employees are encouraged to grow their skills and advance their careers while enjoying competitive benefits and a supportive environment that prioritises work-life balance. Joining Meeveem means being part of a dynamic team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the cardiovascular and endovascular sectors.
