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North West Neurosurgery

Neurosurgery encompasses the diagnosis assessment and surgical management of disorders of the nervous system, including the brain, central nervous system and spinal cord.

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Neurosurgery training in NHS England – North West is divided between two sectors and each have their own Training Programme Director. Please select one of the following for further information on each sector:

NHS England – North West Programme Support for Neurosurgery

Programme Support Officer for Surgery Updated 31 Mar 2025

Vacant - please contact another member of the School of Surgery team

Email: england.surgery.nw@nhs.net
Tel: N/A

Educational Opportunities

There is a structured Northern regional teaching programme which is compulsory. This includes doctors from units in Manchester, Preston, Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield and Hull.

Audit and Teaching

All doctos in training should be actively involved in audit on an ongoing basis and be in a position to demonstrate this at annual appraisal and ARCP interviews.

Teaching and Leadership Opportunities

Teaching of less experienced medical colleagues, medical students, nurses and other paramedical staff is an integral part of the post and all resident doctors are expected to be involved in this.

Neurosurgery Curriculum

For the most up to date syllabus and curriculum, please visit the ISCP website

Certification Guidelines:

Post-August 2021 curriculum ("new" curriculum)

National Neurosurgery ST1 and ST2 Recruitment

National Recruitment for ST1 and ST2 Neurosurgeryis managed by NHS England – Yorkshire and the Humber.

NHS England – Yorkshire and the Humber Recruitment website

National NHS England – Recruitment Website (includes Timelines, Guidance, Competition Ratios etc.)

Recruitment person specifications

JCST: Surgical selection in the UK

HEE North West map Neurosurgery in North West England

Sector: Greater Manchester, Lancashire and South Cumbria
Vacancies: 1
Start Date: 6 August 2025
Grade: ST1
Programme Length: 96 months
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Applications CLOSED

HEE North West map Neurosurgery in North West England

Sector: Cheshire and Merseyside
Vacancies: 2
Start Date: 6 August 2025
Grade: ST1
Programme Length: 96 months
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Applications CLOSED

HEE North West map Neurosurgery in North West England

Sector: Greater Manchester, Lancashire and South Cumbria
Vacancies: Zero
Start Date: 6 August 2025
Grade: ST2
Programme Length: 84 months
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Applications CLOSED

HEE North West map Neurosurgery in North West England

Sector: Cheshire and Merseyside
Vacancies: Zero
Start Date: 6 August 2025
Grade: ST2
Programme Length: 72 months
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Applications CLOSED

Neurosurgery ACF Recruitment

Recruitment to Neurosurgery Academic Clinical Fellow (ACF) posts in the North West is managed by NHS England – North West.

NHS England – North West's Recruitment website

HEE North West map Neurosurgery ACF in North West England

Sector: Greater Manchester, Lancashire and South Cumbria - University of Manchester
Vacancies: Zero
Start Date: 6 August 2025
Grade: ST1
Programme Length: 96 months (36 months as ACF)
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Applications CLOSED

HEE North West map Neurosurgery ACF in North West England

Sector: Cheshire and Merseyside - University of Liverpool
Vacancies: Zero
Start Date: 6 August 2025
Grade: ST1
Programme Length: 96 months (36 months as ACF)
Apply via Oriel

Applications CLOSED