Post CCT Fellow (eqv to ST8+) in Complex Spinal Surgery

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: rajesh.mangattil@nhs.net

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.

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.