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Job overview
Applications are invited for this post, which will provide training in all aspects of spinal surgery including adult, paediatric, spinal sarcoma, deformity and acute disorders as well as providing opportunities for research into spinal disorders.
This post is available from August 2027 for 12 months.
Previous experience of Spinal Surgery is essential and applicants must possess part 2 FRCS (or equivalent). The duties of the post will be adjusted to suit the particular experience and training requirements of the successful candidate.
Main duties of the job
These posts are created to provide training in all aspects of spinal surgery and opportunities for research in spinal disorders. The balance of the post can be adjusted depending on the requirements of the appointee. For a senior appointee advanced training in adult and paediatric spinal surgery will be available including spinal deformity from both an orthopaedic and neurosurgical perspective as well as Spinal Sarcoma training. The post can be adjusted to provide more basic training in orthopaedic spinal surgery with additional sessions for research into spinal disorders.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For an informal discussion and further information regarding the opportunity and Directorate, please contact: Mr A Irwin, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon or Mr A Fadulelmola, Consultant Orthopaedic Spinal Surgeon via email at Alistair.Irwin3@nhs.net or ahmed.fadulelmola@nhs.net
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior staff.
- Ability to teach clinical skills.
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- Part 2 FRCS (or equivalent)
- Satisfactory completion of Foundation Training or equivalent.
- Full GMC (UK) registration at the time of application.
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Previous experience of Spinal Surgery.
- Good history & examination skills.
- Able to formulate a working diagnosis.
- Able to order appropriate investigations.
- Able to manage common medical emergencies.
- Image interpretation relevant to practice.
- Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of audit projects.
Management and Administration Experience
Essential
- Ability to run a service and participate in management process
- Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate to the Trust and its workforce.
- Able to communicate well with patients and colleagues.
- An understanding of Clinical Governance.
Desirable
- Proven management and administration ability.
- Understanding of management goals.
- Experience with audit
- Evidence of leadership / project management
- Evidence of having implemented change
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This advert is for Clinical Fellow in Spinal Surgery (ST3+ level) with The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Royal Victoria Infirmary. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery role. The advertised salary is £67325.00 to £76582.00. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (August 2027 for 12 months). The application deadline is 30 Aug 2026.
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