# Post CCT Fellow (eqv to ST8+) in Complex Spinal Surgery > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Barts Health NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/post-cct-fellow-eqv-to-st8-in-complex-spinal-surgery/4fbf6e59-0414-4bc3-b74d-3f389dd31e7f - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/post-cct-fellow-eqv-to-st8-in-complex-spinal-surgery/4fbf6e59-0414-4bc3-b74d-3f389dd31e7f.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Barts Health NHS Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery - **Grade:** Senior - **Salary:** £64,690 - £69,976 per annum - **Contract type:** 6 months (Fixed term) - **Employment type:** Full time - 40 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-30T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-16T16:31:06.646Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/Barts_Health_NHS_Trust/Spinal_Surgery/Spinal_Surgery-v8162762 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8162762?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Barts Health NHS Trust – Complex Spine Unit Recruiting one post-CCT Complex Spine Fellow for May-Oct The Royal London Hospital & Newham General Hospital (BHOC) Start Date: August 2026 Salary: The salary is based on your nodal point on the MN37 payscale. The banding for this job is currently 50%. WeCare about excellence Barts Health NHS Trust is offering two prestigious Post-CCT Complex Spine Fellowship positions within our world-class Complex Spine Unit. This is a rare opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading tertiary centres for complex adult and paediatric spinal surgery, based at The Royal London Hospital and Newham General Hospital. We are looking for senior orthopaedic spine surgeons who share our values of care, compassion, and excellence. You’ll work alongside a high-performing, multidisciplinary team led by renowned Orthopaedic and Neurosurgical Spine Consultants, serving a diverse patient population across the North East London Spine Network. ### Main duties of the job What you’ll gain: - Intensive exposure to complex adult & paediatric spine surgery, including scoliosis, trauma, and advanced elective procedures. - Dedicated mentorship from leading UK spine surgeons. - Opportunities to lead MDTs, supervise trainees, and contribute to service development. - Protected time for research, with expectations to present at national/international conferences and publish in peer-reviewed journals. - Flexible training focus tailored to your career goals, with regular progress reviews. What we’re looking for: - Full GMC registration with a licence to practise. - Post-CCT (or within 3 months of CCT at the time of application). - Substantial experience as a Senior Orthopaedic Spine Registrar. - Strong background in complex spine surgery, trauma, and elective care. - Ability to work effectively in a large, multidisciplinary team Why Barts Health? - One of the UK’s busiest Major Trauma Centres. - State-of-the-art theatres, imaging, and rehabilitation facilities. - Close academic links with Queen Mary University of London. For further information or an informal discussion, please contact: Mr Mangattil Rajesh – Clinical Lead, Complex Spine Unit - Mobile: 07956 318 383 - Email: \[email protected\] ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required. Please view the attachment below. Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge **Essential** - Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion on range of elective & emergency problems within specialty **Desirable** - ATLS instructor ### Qualifications **Essential** - FRCS (T&O) or equivalent ### Training Expected **Essential** - Higher Specialist Training in Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery **Desirable** - Previous Fellowship experience ### Academic Achievements **Essential** - Experience of research, presentations to learned societies on topics related to surgery **Desirable** - Higher Degree ### Higher Qualifications **Essential** - CCT or on specialist register - Success in an intercollegiate specialty examination or equivalent - GMC registration with a license to practice - Evidence of experience and training in trauma & Spinal surgery **Desirable** - Evidence of participation in research: Peer reviewed publications - Presentation at Conferences - Audit projects - Service improvement projects ### Research/Publications **Essential** - Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical/surgical problems Publications in indexed journals **Desirable** - Ability to supervise and lead on postgraduate research ### Management/Audit Experience **Essential** - Audit experience - Ability to advise on efficient & smooth running of a specialist service and to organise & manage outpatient priorities, surgical waiting & operating lists - Experience of supervising doctors in training and in teaching clinical & operative skills **Desirable** - Experience of leading on audit projects - Experience in developing Spine Service pathways - Spine Surgery improvement projects - Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates ### Clinical expertise in Spine Surgery **Essential** - Ability to perform Spine surgery procedures under supervision **Desirable** - Evidence of past training in Spine Surgery - Evidence of past training in scoliosis surgery ## Documents - [jd & person spec. 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