North West School of Surgery - Neurosurgery
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.
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:
West Sector (Mersey) – Cheshire and Merseyside (former Mersey Deanery)
NHS England – North West Programme Support for Neurosurgery
Programme Support Officer for Surgery
Angela McMahon
Angela is based at our Manchester office at Three Piccadilly Place.
Email: england.surgery.nw@nhs.net
Tel: 0161 268 9513
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.
Click here to go to NHS England – Yorkshire and the Humber's Recruitment website
ST1 Neurosurgery person specifications
ST2 Neurosurgery person specifications
JCST:Surgical selection in the UK
Neurosurgery in North West England
Sector: Greater Manchester and Lancashire
Vacancies: 1 to 2
Start Date: 6 August 2025
Grade: ST1
Programme Length: 96 months
Apply via Oriel
Applications CLOSED
Neurosurgery in North West England
Sector: Cheshire and Merseyside
Vacancies: 1 to 2
Start Date: 6 August 2025
Grade: ST1
Programme Length: 96 months
Apply via Oriel
Applications CLOSED
Neurosurgery in North West England
Sector: Greater Manchester and Lancashire
Vacancies: Zero
Start Date: 6 August 2025
Grade: ST2
Programme Length: 84 months
Apply via Oriel
Applications CLOSED
Neurosurgery in North West England
Sector: Cheshire and Merseyside
Vacancies: Zero
Start Date: 6 August 2025
Grade: ST2
Programme Length: 84 months
Apply via Oriel
Applications CLOSED
Neurosurgery ACF Recruitment
Recruitment to Neurosurgery Academic Clinical Fellow (ACF) posts in the North West is managed by NHS England – North West.
Click here to go to NHS England – North West's Recruitment website
Neurosurgery ACF in North West England
Sector: Greater Manchester and Lancashire - Universityof Mancehster
Vacancies: Zero
Start Date: 6 August 2025
Grade: ST1
Programme Length: 96 months (36 months as ACF)
Apply via Oriel
Applications CLOSED
Neusosurgery 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
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NHS England – North West Links
SuppoRTT (Supported Return to Training)
Study Leave | Email: england.studyleave.nw@nhs.net
Out of Programme (OOP) information
Less Than Full Time (LTFT) Training | Email: england.ltft.nw@nhs.net
Revalidation | Form R | Email: england.revalidation.nw@nhs.net
Leadership courses (Medical Leadership Fellowships, Postgraduate Module in Medical Leadership)
Education courses (PG Certificate in Workplace Based Postgraduate Medical Education Fellowship) | Email: england.facultydevelopment.nw@nhs.net
Page Last Updated 10 September 2024