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Senior Fellow in Paediatric Neurosurgery

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

⌖ Leeds · United Kingdom

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DECISION SUMMARY

Key facts at a glance

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Eligibility
Designed for Senior Neurosurgical Trainees towards the end of UK training; passed UK Neurosurgery Speciality Fellowship Examination (or equivalent) FRCS(Neuro.Surg).
Funding
Salary of £70,425 a year plus out-of-hours supplement.
Deadline
Not recorded · check the official call
Duration
12 months
Hands-on status
Confirm clinical privileges directly with the host.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

A 12-month Senior Paediatric Neurosurgery Fellow (ST8+ level) post in Leeds, approved for training by the Royal College of Surgeons as part of the RCS Senior Clinical Fellowship Scheme and designed for Senior Neurosurgical Trainees towards the end of UK training.

The Leeds department provides paediatric neurosurgical services delivered through dedicated sub-speciality MDT services.

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NHS Jobs advertLast checked 22 Oct 2026
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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK

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International eligibility

Designed for Senior Neurosurgical Trainees towards the end of UK training; passed UK Neurosurgery Speciality Fellowship Examination (or equivalent) FRCS(Neuro.Surg).

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Training level & pathway

Clinical fellowship · Paediatric neurosurgery

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Participation / hands-on scope

The Leeds department provides paediatric neurosurgical services delivered through dedicated sub-speciality MDT services.

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Medical registration & licensing

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Language requirement

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Visa & work authorisation

Visa, sponsorship and work-right requirements are appointment-specific and must be confirmed with the institution.

NeuroSurgFellow does not guarantee admission, licensing, visas, employment, funding or operative privileges. Requirements may change by intake and appointment.

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DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY

32% of tracked decision fields are published

Checked 22 Oct 2026. Unavailable details below were not published in the cited material and have not been guessed.

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APPLICATION TIMELINE & ROUTE

Plan the application.

Application status
Current availability unconfirmed
Commencement
August 2025
Duration
12 months
Positions
Not published
Application route
Continue through the official programme or institution source.
Standalone deadline
No separate deadline field is recorded; check the current official call.
Official contact
valerie.allerton@nhs.net
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ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Published entry requirements.

Clinical or academic eligibility

Designed for Senior Neurosurgical Trainees towards the end of UK training; passed UK Neurosurgery Speciality Fellowship Examination (or equivalent) FRCS(Neuro.Surg).

Funding and support

Salary of £70,425 a year plus out-of-hours supplement.

Benefits, fees & relocation

Benefits not published in this profile. Programme fees are not published. Insurance details are not published. Accommodation support is not published.

Application documents

No verified document checklist is stored for this profile.

Licence, examinations, language & visa

Registration requirements need direct confirmation. Examination requirements are not published. Language requirements are not published. Visa and work-authorisation requirements need direct confirmation.

FIELD-LEVEL EVIDENCE

What was checked, and when.

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HOST INSTITUTION

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

5 sourced pathways are currently indexed for this institution.

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SOURCE & VERIFICATION

Official programme information.

Source
NHS Jobs advert
Coverage
Official programme or institutional starting point
Last checked
22 Oct 2026
Editorial status
Source-linked profile
Programme lead
Not recorded
Accreditation / recognition
Approved for training by the Royal College of Surgeons as part of the RCS Senior Clinical Fellowship Scheme
Planned editorial review
22 Apr 2027
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Duration
Two-year award.
Deadline
November 15, 2026 at 11:59pm EST
Funding
$25,000 maximum for a 2-year award
Exposure
Promising projects conducted by early career pediatric neurosurgeons; the specific research scope is not stated on the official page; confirm with the host.
Source reviewed 21 Oct 202636% of decision fields recorded
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Funding: $25,000 maximum for a 2-year award

Exposure: Promising projects conducted by early career pediatric neurosurgeons; the specific research scope is not stated on the official page; confirm with the host.

Eligibility: Eligible applicants must be pediatric neurosurgeons and ASPN members.

Still to confirm: Training exposure · Commencement · Positions · Participation level · International eligibility · Medical registration · Examinations · Language · Visa / work authorisation · Benefits · Fees · Insurance · Accommodation · Official contact · Programme director · Accreditation

Source: ASPN - Funding Opportunities. Reviewed 21 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.

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Clinical Fellow Higher (ST3-5/ST6+) in Paediatric Neurosurgery

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Addenbrooke's Hospital)

Cambridge · United Kingdom

Duration
12 months
Deadline
Not recorded · check official call
Funding
Salary of £61,825 to £70,425 a year pro rata.
Exposure
The unit carried out around 250 paediatric neurosurgical procedures in the last year; the fellow takes part in an on-call rota that includes adult practice, clinics, elective and emergency operating, leads the ward round, teaches juniors, and is expected to become involved with research.
Source reviewed 22 Oct 202632% of decision fields recorded
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Funding: Salary of £61,825 to £70,425 a year pro rata.

Exposure: The unit carried out around 250 paediatric neurosurgical procedures in the last year; the fellow takes part in an on-call rota that includes adult practice, clinics, elective and emergency operating, leads the ward round, teaches juniors, and is expected to become involved with research.

Eligibility: The post is suitable for a neurosurgical trainee or post CCT neurosurgeon wanting to specialise in paediatric neurosurgery.

Still to confirm: Current status · Deadline · Positions · Participation level · Training level · International eligibility · Medical registration · Examinations · Language · Visa / work authorisation · Benefits · Fees · Insurance · Accommodation · Application documents · Application route · Programme director

Source: NHS Jobs advert. Reviewed 22 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.

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WFNS-Aesculap Paediatric Neurosurgery Fellowship

University Hospital Tübingen

Tübingen · Germany

Duration
3 months
Deadline
WFNS vacancy update: no available positions, waiting list until 2027.
Funding
Scholarship of €1,250 per month minus apartment costs; travel expenses not provided.
Exposure
Postgraduate neurosurgical training; the operative scope and level of participation must be confirmed directly.
Source reviewed 8 Oct 202656% of decision fields recorded
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Funding: Scholarship of €1,250 per month minus apartment costs; travel expenses not provided.

Exposure: Postgraduate neurosurgical training; the operative scope and level of participation must be confirmed directly.

Eligibility: WFNS Foundation fellowship criteria (all WFNS training centres): completed medical degree (MD or equivalent), a commitment to return to the home country after training, and a recommendation signed by the home department head, dean or hospital director.

Still to confirm: Training exposure · Current status · Commencement · Medical registration · Examinations · Visa / work authorisation · Benefits · Fees · Insurance · Programme director · Accreditation

Source: Official WFNS training-centre register. Reviewed 8 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.

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