Meet the Teams
Give a shout out about your Neuro Team
Welcome to the Neurosurgical Department at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham – a leading centre of excellence in neurosurgical care and a proud member of the NTNG.
As a designated Major Trauma Centre, we deliver high-quality, round-the-clock care through our five dedicated theatres – four elective and one emergency theatre operating 24/7. Our team of over 22 highly skilled surgical consultants performs a wide range of complex cranial and spinal procedures, as well as shorter surgeries and day cases, ensuring comprehensive care for our patients.
Our theatre team is made up of approximately 50 dedicated nursing staff, ranging from Band 2 to Band 7, all united by a shared commitment to achieving gold-standard patient care. Although we do not provide paediatric services on site, we work closely with our colleagues at Birmingham Children's Hospital to ensure seamless support and shared expertise.
We take immense pride in the work we do and are honoured to showcase our department and the inspiring stories of our patients and teams on Channel 5’s acclaimed prime time series “Surgeons: A Matter of Life and Death.”
We actively welcome visits from other centres and are excited to expand the reach of the Neuro Theatre Network Group – fostering collaboration, innovation, and excellence in neurosurgical care across the UK and beyond.
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Whatever you want. It's your team and we are over the moon to have you join our NTNG family.
What do you focus on, what area do you serve, have you been on TV? Anything you want to shout about..
On behalf of the Neuro Theatre Network Group (NTNG), I would like to extend our warmest thanks and a heartfelt welcome to your team for joining our growing community.
We are honoured to have such a distinguished centre of excellence as part of the NTNG. The outstanding work carried out by your neurosurgical department – from the expertise of your consultants to the dedication of your theatre nursing staff – is deeply inspiring and aligns perfectly with our mission of fostering collaboration, innovation, and gold-standard care across the UK and beyond.
We also commend your commitment to sharing your work and patient stories through the “Surgeons: A Matter of Life and Death” series, which powerfully highlights the impact of neurosurgical care.
We look forward to working closely with you, sharing knowledge, and strengthening our network together.
Hello from the Neurosurgery Unit at Sheffield Childrens NHS Foundation Trust!
We are one of only three dedicated children’s hospital trusts in the UK and provides integrated healthcare for children and young people.
Our Neurosurgery provision is small, but mighty! We do both cranial and spinal work, and using our IOMRI we do tumour resections for children and young people in our region.
We have one Neuro Theatre which runs on average 2 days a week for elective and semi elective work. We are also a major trauma centre, and our emergency team works 24/7, 365 days of the year.
We look forward to linking up with other centres across the UK, sharing ideas and innovation to keep improving our service and professional practice.
Hello Neurosurgery Team at Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust!
Thank you for the introduction—what an inspiring snapshot of the vital work you’re doing. It’s fantastic to hear about your integrated approach, the specialized use of intraoperative MRI (IOMRI), and your commitment to both elective and emergency care, all within a focused paediatric setting.
Your "small but mighty" team clearly plays a crucial role in the region, and your openness to collaboration and innovation is commendable. Connecting with other centres across the UK will no doubt drive even greater advancements in care and outcomes for children and young people.
If there’s anything you'd like support with—feel free to reach out. Looking forward to hearing more about your journey and successes!
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
Department of Clinical Neurosciences (DCN) – Operating Theatres
Located within the state-of-the-art neuro and paediatric building at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.
Opened in 2020 the Department of Clinical Neurosciences (DCN) Operating Theatres are a centre of neurosurgical excellence and a proud member of the Neuro Theatre Network Group (NTNG).
We offer a comprehensive and specialised surgical environment featuring:
Four dedicated neurosurgical operating theatres
One interventional angiography suite
A 3.0T intraoperative MRI imaging suite
A dedicated neuro Post-Anaesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Our own Day of Surgery Admission Unit (DOSA)
As part of the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh’s 28-theatre system and a key facility in Scotland’s major trauma network, the DCN supports complex neurological and neurosurgical procedures with advanced infrastructure and multidisciplinary collaboration.
The wider DCN is a 59-bedded supra-regional unit, providing specialist neurology and neurosurgery services to the East Coast of Scotland, Dumfries and Galloway, and beyond. The unit also includes 10 high dependency beds to support patients requiring advanced monitoring and care.
The neuro-interventional radiology service extends across South East Scotland, the Highlands, the Northern Isles, and Grampian, reinforcing our position as a leading centre for neuroscience in Scotland.
Our theatre team comprises of 12 consultant neurosurgeons, including 4 who cover both paediatric and adult services. We also have 14 dedicated neuro-anaesthetists and 48 peri-operative staff, ranging from Band 3 to Band 7. Notably, there are no Band 2 roles in theatre within NHS Scotland. All registered practitioners working in DCN theatres and recovery are required to be qualified and competent in at least two of the three core theatre disciplines. Additionally, 25% of our staff are proficient across all three areas. We do not have any registered staff who solely scrub, solely assist with anaesthetics, or solely work in recovery. This multidisciplinary competency enables a highly dynamic and collaborative team approach, ensuring we consistently deliver gold-standard care to our patients.
Hello to the Team at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Department of Clinical Neurosciences
On behalf of the Neuro Theatre Network Group (NTNG), we would like to extend our thanks and warmest welcome to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for joining and actively engaging with the network.
Your commitment to excellence in neurosurgical care and your invaluable contributions as a major trauma centre and centre of neurosciences are a tremendous asset to the NTNG. The depth of expertise, innovation, and collaborative spirit you bring enhances our shared goal of advancing neurosurgical theatre practice across the UK.
We look forward to ongoing collaboration, shared learning, and collective growth as we work together to strengthen and evolve neuro theatre services nationally.
The Southwest Neurosurgical Unit, University Hospitals Plymouth
The Southwest Neurosurgery Centre based at University Hospitals Plymouth (UHP) and is a major trauma centre. The unit provides a comprehensive Neurosurgical Service 24/7 to the adult population of Devon, Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly, and part of Somerset thereby treating almost a population of 1.7 million people. Close links exist with the District General Hospitals situated in Truro, Barnstaple, Exeter and Torbay.
UHP has four theatres which all specialize in managing complex Cranial and Spinal Surgery. Nearly all aspects of neurosurgery are dealt withwith including acoustic nerve tumours, skull base neurosurgery, awake surgery for complex CNS tumours, complex spinal tumours and complex spinal instrumentation.
The Southwest Neurosurgery comprises of 37 Theatre team members ranging from Band 2 to Band 7. The team provide a high standard of care alongside 16 Consultants and the Neuroscience Multidisciplinary Team. We are a team which often feels more like family with many believes, religions, ideas and opinions. We prioritise the patient’s needs, preferences and well-being in all aspects of care above our own. We pride ourselves on ensuring we have a good work life balance and support each other when days can sometimes be troublesome.
The Southwest is often known for its stunning natural beauty. It includes the natural rugged coastlines with the most stunning beaches, charming villages and picturesque countryside. It's also known for its rich history, diverse culture, and delicious regional cuisine. The region is also recognized for its unique accent, the "West Country" dialect. Has this made you want to visit? I hope so! We look forward to meeting you all please come, have a pasty or a cream team (jam first)
Welcome to the Southwest Neurosurgery Centre based at University Hospitals Plymouth (UHP), and a warm welcome to you all. We are absolutely delighted to have your team joining the NTNG and to have you as part of our community. We believe your contributions will be a valuable asset to our shared goals and discussions. We look forward to collaborating with you and learning from your great Neuro centre.
Its fantastic to hear about your teams dedication to patient-centred care and your commitment to a healthy work-life balance. That kind of supportive environment sounds truly invaluable.
Your description of the Southwest absolutely makes us want to visit, even just for a pastry and cream. (jam first 😊).
Cardiff & Vale University Health Board
The Cardiff & Vale University Health Board’s Neurosurgical Theatres Department offers comprehensive neurosurgical services to patients across West, Mid, and South Wales. As a major trauma centre, the department provides 24/7 emergency care for both adult and paediatric neurosurgical emergencies through its CEPOD Theatres.
Located in the Main Theatre Upper department at the University Hospital of Wales, the two dedicated neurosurgical theatres manage a wide range of conditions, including:
Tumours (including skull base tumours)
Hydrocephalus
Trauma
Spinal degenerative disease
Congenital abnormalities
Intractable pain
Movement disorders
Epilepsy
The department also collaborates with the Cardiff University - Advanced Neurosurgical Therapies Centre on emerging Advanced Therapeutic Medicinal Product research studies, conducting neurosurgical procedures within the MRI environment.
The team is committed to a holistic approach to patient care, prioritizing professionalism in anaesthetics, theatres, and recovery. They strive to deliver the highest quality perioperative care in a safe and welcoming environment, understanding that surgery can be a stressful experience. Patients, their relatives, and carers are treated as individuals, with their rights, beliefs, and needs respected within available resources. The department also supports its staff in their continuing professional development.
A Warm Welcome to Cardiff & Vale UHB
On behalf of the Neuro Theatre Network Group (NTNG), we just wanted to say a big "thank you" and a warm welcome to the Cardiff & Vale University Health Board’s Neurosurgical Theatres Department for joining us.
We’re really pleased to have you on board. The work your team does – especially as a major trauma centre supporting such a wide region – is hugely impressive, and we know how much dedication, skill and care goes into looking after patients in such complex and often high-pressure situations.
It’s great to have such a passionate and experienced team join the NTNG community. We’re looking forward to connecting, learning from each other, and sharing ideas and support across our networks.
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Neuro Theatre Surgical Team
At Oxford University Hospitals, our Neuro Theatre Surgical Team is dedicated to delivering world-class neurosurgical care through precision, innovation, and compassion. Closely affiliated with the University of Oxford, we are driven by academic excellence, ethical integrity, and a commitment to advancing neurological science.
Our mission is to push the boundaries of neurosurgical practice while upholding the highest standards of patient safety, surgical quality, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Through cutting-edge research, education, and transformative clinical care, we aim to shape the future of neurosurgery for the benefit of all.
Serving a regional population of over 3.2 million people, OUH provides quaternary and tertiary neurosurgical care across both adult and paediatric services. As a major trauma centre, we deliver emergency neurotrauma surgery, complex neuro-oncology procedures, and comprehensive care through one of the UK’s busiest neurovascular centres, integrating surgical and interventional neuroradiology expertise. Our functional neurosurgery department is internationally recognised for its pioneering work in treating movement disorders.
In Oxford, where knowledge meets the scalpel, we operate with purpose, vision, and unwavering commitment to the human mind.
A Warm Welcome to the Oxford Neuro Theatre Team
We are delighted to welcome the Neuro Theatre Surgical Team from Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to the Neuro Theatre Network Group (NTNG).
Oxford’s reputation for clinical excellence, academic leadership, and innovation in neurosurgery is internationally recognised, and we are honoured to have such a distinguished team join our growing network. Your expertise across neurotrauma, neuro-oncology, neurovascular surgery, and functional neurosurgery brings a wealth of experience and insight that will greatly enrich the NTNG community.
The spirit of collaboration and shared learning is at the heart of NTNG, and we look forward to working together to drive forward best practices, improve patient outcomes, and support one another in the ever-evolving landscape of neurosurgical care.
Welcome to the network — we’re excited to have you on board!
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