Caribbean Fellowship

The Society of British Neurosurgeons (SBNS) is seeking applications for two neurosurgical training fellowships in Kingston, Jamaica.  

The posts are available to UK or Ireland trainees of at least ST3 level or equivalent, with or without an NTN. The fellowships will be from August – October 2025 and November 2025 – January 2026. Applicants must be members of the SBNS who have been members for at least 2 years and are in good standing. There is no funding for these fellowships, applicants are encouraged to seek alternative funding including where eligible applying for SBNS grants. 

Please see these documents for more information:

Information

 

Application Form

 

TPD Reference Form

 

Selection Criteria

The SBNS Caribbean Training Fellowship
Selection Criteria

Criteria

Essential

Desirable

SBNS membership

The applicant must be a member of the SBNS and have been continuously for at least 2 years

 

Stage of training

Middle grade, at least in phase 2 (ST3 or above or equivalent)

 

Satisfactory progression

 

Outcome 1 at the most recent ARCP

Logbook showing broad exposure, high levels of activity and a high indicative to assisted ratio

Trainer support

For NTNs only: Support from the deanery and TPD

Strongly supportive reference from an independent trainer

Reasons for going

 

Compelling reasons for travel especially focussed on own training needs.

Providing medical aid is not normally considered to be a good reason.

Initiative

 

Evidence of leadership, initiative and commitment within or outside of Neurosurgical practice

Global Health interest

 

Evidence might include presentations, publications, involvement in international MDTs, work abroad etc

 The closing date for applications is Wednesday 31st January 2025.  Interviews will be held in London on Wednesday 5th February 2025.  To apply, please email the following documents to Alix Gordon: [email protected]   

  • Application form 
  • Training Programme Director reference form (NTNs only). The same form can be used if you also decide to apply for the Diana and Alan Karter awards. 
  • Logbook SAC indicative report 
  • Independent reference from a Neurosurgical trainer other than the Training Programme Director 
  • Confirmation that a period out of programme has been considered and supported (or at least applied for) by the local deanery (NTNs only)