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Job summary
The Leeds Spinal Unit based at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust would like to formally invite trainees who are interested to join our long established fellowship programme. These posts will be based at the Leeds General Infirmary (LGI). Successful candidates are expected to commence from between February 2027 to February 2028. The length of fellowship is 12 months.
Main duties of the job
The post is suitable for a committed spinal surgical trainee who wish to obtain extra experience in spinal surgery with interest in clinical research in spinal surgery. The successful candidate will join a department of 12 Specialist Spinal Surgery consultants, two 3-4 specialty trainees, and a Clinical Nurse Specialist.
About us
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Details
- Date posted: 24 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
- Salary: £76,582 a year
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 12 months
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 001655
- Job locations: Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3EX, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share. Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the hospital, which can be arranged by contacting:
Dr Vishal Borse Spinal Surgeon vishal.borse@nhs.net
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: 11th August 2026
Why you should join our Team
The Spinal Unit in Leeds is a busy regional spinal unit receiving more than 100 new referrals per week covering a population of over 2.5 million. The post-holder will be contributing to the duties of both elective admissions and acute spinal surgery on-call cover including supporting the regional Major Trauma Centre which is based in the LGI. .
What you will bring to the role
The clinical work will involve managing a wide range of spinal conditions including deformity, lumbar and cervical degenerative conditions, trauma, infection and tumour. Opportunities will also be available to gain experience in the management of spinal injuries patients at the LGI. Research work will involve a main project and there will be an expectation to achieve at least one publication in a peer reviewed journal.
It is planned for the post to be 80% clinical and 20% research. Any candidate who is unavailable, for personal reasons, to work full time will be eligible to be considered for the post; if such a person is appointed, modifications of the job plan will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust’s in-consultation. Salary will be the on the appropriate point on the StR payscale
Informal visits are encouraged and should be arranged through Mr P Loughenbury, Consultant Spinal surgeon by emailing p.loughenbury@nhs.net.
Person specification
Probity
Essential
- Professional Integrity: Demonstrates probity (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality)
- Capacity to take responsibility for own actions
Eligibility
Essential
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Advanced Trauma Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
- MRCS or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable
- FRCS (Tr & Orth) or FRCS (NS) or equivalent qualification.
Academic Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
- Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice
Desirable
- Research and audit skills: Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
- Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity which: focuses on patient safety and clinical improvement demonstrates an interest in and commitment to the specialty beyond the mandatory curriculum
- Teaching: Evidence of interest in, and experience of teaching
- Evidence of feedback for teaching
- Instructor status (or a recommendation for instructor status) in an advanced life support course (ALS, ATLS, EPLS, APLS) or equivalent course
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient
Desirable
- Aptitude for practical skills, e.g. manual dexterity.
- Successful completion of relevant surgical skills courses.
Language Skills
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following: Applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English. OR Achieved the minimum score of 7 across all 4 of the following categories in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application - Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. (An overall minimum score of 7.5) OR Achieved the minimum Grade 'B' across all 4 of the following categories in the Occupational English Test (OET) in medicine in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application - Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. (You must provide your candidate number)If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills, but do not have evidence in one of the above forms, they must provide alternative supporting evidence of language skills
Personal Skills
Essential
- Communication Skills: Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation; Able to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate
- Problem Solving & Decision Making: Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach
- Empathy & Sensitivity: Capacity to take in others' perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people; Demonstrates respect for all
- Managing Others & Team Involvement: Able to work in multi-professional teams & supervise junior medical staff; Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members for the benefit of patients through, for example, audit and quality improvement Projects; Capacity to work effectively with others
- Organisation & Planning: Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively; Capacity to prioritise own workload & organise ward rounds; Evidence of thoroughness (is well prepared, shows self discipline/ commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines)
- Vigilance & Situational Awareness: Capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues
- Coping with Pressure and managing uncertainty: Capacity to operate under pressure; Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with changing circumstances; Is able to deliver good clinical care in the face of uncertainty
- Values: Understands, respects and demonstrates the values of the NHS Constitution (e.g. everyone counts; improving lives; commitment to quality of care; respect and dignity; working together for patients; compassion)
Career Progression
Essential
- Ability to provide complete details of employment history
- Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances
- Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of their period of training
- At least 4 years' experience in surgical specialities by the time of intended start date
Clinical Experience
Essential
- 12 months' experience after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice; including: make the care or your patient your first concern provide a good standard of practice and care take prompt action if you think that patient safety, dignity or comfort is being compromised protect and promote the health of patients and of the public treat patients as individuals and respect their dignity work in partnership with patients work with colleagues in the ways that best serve patients' interests be honest and open and act with integrity never discriminate unfairly against patients or colleagues never abuse your patients' trust in you or the public's trust in the profession.
- Evidence of achievement of ST6+ competencies in Trauma and Orthopaedics or Neurosurgery (as defined by the curricula relating to Trauma and Orthopaedics or Neurosurgery).
Desirable
- Prior experience of complex spinal surgery caseload including evidence of operative experience.
Fitness to Practise
Essential
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs.
Commitment to Specialty
Essential
- Shows initiative/drive/enthusiasm (self-starter, motivated, shows curiosity, initiative)
- Demonstrable interest in, and understanding of, the specialty
- Commitment to personal and professional development
- Evidence of attendance at organised teaching and training programme(s)
- Evidence of self-reflective practice
Desirable
- Extracurricular activities / achievements relevant to the specialty
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