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This post will deliver 10PAs as part of the Spinal Surgery team with a full time commitment to complex spinal surgery. Acute responsibilities will include taking part in a 1:12 spinal only on-call rota. The elective practice will focus on complex spinal surgery only. Candidates are expected to have experience of all facets of spinal surgery and have undertaken dedicated post CCT training in the UK in complex spinal surgery. There will be opportunities to contribute to teaching and research. The post will be based at Leeds General Infirmary.
Main duties of the job
To deliver care to patients who require spinal surgical interventions at the LGI site: Out-patient clinics Supervision of patients Care of in-patients on a Spinal Surgery rota with an on call frequency of 1:12. Contribute to Specialist Multi-disciplinary team meetings To link with Consultant colleagues in other relevant site specialist teams within the spinal team and across the spinal surgery service. To work with colleagues in Spinal surgery to deliver the acute spinal on call (on the Spinal rota with an on-call frequency of 1 in 12). This includes both out-of-hours cover in addition to acute ward rounds during normal working hours. To contribute to research, teaching, and new developments within the Spinal surgery service. The post holder will be encouraged to facilitate and contribute to the current clinical research programs on going in the department.
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: 12 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
- Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 6 months
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 001801
- Job locations: Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3EX, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
For questions about this job, contact:
Name Mr Vishal Borse Position Consultant Spinal Surgeon Email vishal.borse@nhs.net Phone number Shortlisting Date: 28.08.2026 Interview Date: 11.09.2026
The successful applicant should possess FRCS (Tr & Orth) or FRCS (Neurosurgery) and should be on the Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the Register for trainees if currently in a training programme within the UK, or have references which have been authorised by the Deputy Medical Director and Clinical Director.
Applicants should have established skills in complex spinal surgery including at least one year of dedicated complex spinal fellowship training in the UK. Excellent communication and team working skills, a strong commitment to teaching and service development are essential.
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:
Mr Nigel Gummerson (Clinical Lead for Spinal Surgery)
Consultant in Spinal Surgery
Tel: 0113 3922261
Dr Jonathan Bilmen (Clinical Director for the Centre for Neurosciences)
Consultant in Anaesthesia
Tel: 0113 3926428
Mr Robert Rathbone (General Manager for the Centre for Neurosciences)
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: 11.09.2026 Face to Face at LGI
Why you should join our Team
What you will bring to the role
REQUIREMENTS OF THE POST
General Training and Qualifications
The appointee must hold accreditation in FRCS (Tr & Orth) or FRCS (Neurosurgery) or equivalent and have completed higher specialist training (or equivalent) if currently in a training programme within the UK.
Applicants must be on the Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the Register for trainees if currently in a training programme within the UK or have references which have been authorised by the Deputy Medical Director and Clinical Director.
Applicants must provide information regarding their status from the GMC and/or relevant Royal College at the time of application, in order for their application to be progressed further.
Experience
The appointee must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of spinal surgery and appropriate experience in complex spinal surgery. The postholder will deliver the regional on call Spinal surgery service. The postholder will be expected to deliver adult Spinal surgery work both complex and non-complex.
Person specification
See person specification document.
Clinical Audit
The appointee will be expected to contribute and, where appropriate, take the lead in the following:
- Mortality and morbidity meetings;
- Clinical audit programmes;
- Development and application of agreed clinical guidelines.
This is to be included in allocated time in the individual’s job plan as a supporting programmed activity. It would be expected that the time allocated for this would include attendance at the relevant departmental audit meeting(s) and that such attendance would be recorded (in accordance with the Trust’s clinical audit policy).
In the discharge of these responsibilities the candidate will be expected to maintain and update his/her skills and knowledge through appropriate continuing medical education.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
Our Trust values
The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.
We are….
Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind
Our Trust priorities
Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time
Our priorities:
People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes
To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
Person specification
AUDIT
Essential
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
RESEARCH
Essential
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
TEACHING
Essential
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
Desirable
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
TRAINING
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme within the UK or equivalent abroad in Orthopaedics or Neurosurgery.
- Minimum one year dedicated complex spinal fellowship in the UK.
Desirable
- Commitment to a career in spinal surgery demonstrated through training history.
MANAGEMENT
Essential
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
ELIGIBILITY
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- FRCS (Tr & Orth) or FRCS (Neurosurgery) or equivalent.
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. MD/PhD relevant to the subspecialty.
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: passing a Secure English Language Test (SELT) from an approved provider; having a GCSE, A level, Scottish National Qualification level 4 or 5, Scottish Higher or Advanced Higher in English, gained through study at a UK school that you began when you were under 18; having a degree-level academic qualification that was taught in English - if you studied abroad, you'll need to apply through Ecctis (formerly UK NARIC) for confirmation that your qualification is equivalent to a UK bachelor's degree, master's degree or PhD.
- You do not need to prove your knowledge of English if you've already passed an English Language assessment that is accepted by the relevant regulated professional body.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Applicants must be on the Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the Register for trainees if currently in a training programme within the UK or have references which have been authorised by the Deputy Medical Director and Clinical Director.
FITNESS TO PRACTISE
Essential
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Essential
- Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE IN SPECIALTY/SUBSPECIALTY
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Spinal Surgery.
- Must be able to treat and manage acute spinal pathology (cauda equina syndrome, metastatic spinal cord compression, epidural abscess and spinal fracture / dislocation).
- Evidence of at least one year of fellowship level training, in complex spinal surgery in the UK.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
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