# Trust Doctor (eqv to ST8+) in Neurosurgery Complex Spine > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Barts Health NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/trust-doctor-eqv-to-st8-in-neurosurgery-complex-spine/c3568750-a8dc-4bcd-8b3f-1a3f7dd36548 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/trust-doctor-eqv-to-st8-in-neurosurgery-complex-spine/c3568750-a8dc-4bcd-8b3f-1a3f7dd36548.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Barts Health NHS Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Neurosurgery - **Grade:** Senior - **Salary:** £62,502 - £67,610 per annum - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (40) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-16T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-02T15:42:40.884Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/Barts_Health_NHS_Trust/Neurosurgery_Medical_Staff/Neurosurgery_Medical_Staff-v8053489 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8053489?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Barts Health NHS Trust is offering an outstanding Senior Clinical Fellowship in Complex Spine Surgery. This 12-month post provides in-depth experience across both neurosurgical and orthopaedic spinal disciplines, working with a team of internationally recognised spinal surgeons at one of Europe’s busiest Major Trauma Centres. You’ll join a world-class spinal service managing trauma, metastatic spinal cord compression, complex infection, and acute degenerative conditions. With 18 Complex Spine and Neurosurgery consultants, 50 dedicated neurosurgical beds, state-of-the-art theatres, and close links to the London Air Ambulance, this is an opportunity to advance your surgical, academic, and leadership skills in a high-volume, high-acuity setting. What we’re looking for: GMC registration with licence to practise. MBBS or equivalent, MRCS (essential), FRCS (desirable). Senior neurosurgical experience (ST8/Post-CCT or equivalent). Demonstrated interest in complex spine surgery. Commitment to multidisciplinary teamwork, teaching, and academic activity. Mr Thomas Doke Consultant Neurosurgeon Email: \[email protected\] Mr Jack Penn Consultant Neurosurgeon Email: \[email protected\] 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 ### Main duties of the job In addition to the 1:6 general neurosurgical on call as a senior fellow supervising an ST3 trainee (or equivalent) out of hours. The spinal fellow will share an on-call for complex spine emergencies from 0800-1700 Monday-Friday with the other complex spine fellows. This includes answering referrals and performing emergency and urgent operations. It is expected that the spinal fellow will be non-resident on-call for general neurosurgery out of hours and will be free of general neurosurgical on call commitments during the day. The Complex Spine Fellow is expected to prepare and present cases at weekly complex spine MDTs and monthly morbidity and mortality meetings. The Complex Spine Fellow will be expected to participate in clinical audit and service improvement projects. The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. Barts Health supports The Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Extensive Research facilities exist at Barts Health NHS Trust and research will be actively encouraged within the department and in conjunction with other departments of the hospital and college where there is a wide range of research activity. There are excellent teaching facilities with a comprehensive Neurosurgery library with digital projection facilities, PCs with on-line access and monthly journals. ## Job Details Barts Health NHS Trust is offering an outstanding Senior Clinical Fellowship in Complex Spine Surgery. This 12-month post provides in-depth experience across both neurosurgical and orthopaedic spinal disciplines, working with a team of internationally recognised spinal surgeons at one of Europe’s busiest Major Trauma Centres. You’ll join a world-class spinal service managing trauma, metastatic spinal cord compression, complex infection, and acute degenerative conditions. With 18 Complex Spine and Neurosurgery consultants, 50 dedicated neurosurgical beds, state-of-the-art theatres, and close links to the London Air Ambulance, this is an opportunity to advance your surgical, academic, and leadership skills in a high-volume, high-acuity setting. What we’re looking for: GMC registration with licence to practise. MBBS or equivalent, MRCS (essential), FRCS (desirable). Senior neurosurgical experience (ST8/Post-CCT or equivalent). Demonstrated interest in complex spine surgery. Commitment to multidisciplinary teamwork, teaching, and academic activity. Mr Thomas Doke Consultant Neurosurgeon Email: \[email protected\] Mr Jack Penn Consultant Neurosurgeon Email: \[email protected\] 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 ## Job Description In addition to the 1:6 general neurosurgical on call as a senior fellow supervising an ST3 trainee (or equivalent) out of hours. The spinal fellow will share an on-call for complex spine emergencies from 0800-1700 Monday-Friday with the other complex spine fellows. This includes answering referrals and performing emergency and urgent operations. It is expected that the spinal fellow will be non-resident on-call for general neurosurgery out of hours and will be free of general neurosurgical on call commitments during the day. The Complex Spine Fellow is expected to prepare and present cases at weekly complex spine MDTs and monthly morbidity and mortality meetings. The Complex Spine Fellow will be expected to participate in clinical audit and service improvement projects. The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. Barts Health supports The Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage. ## Responsibilities Extensive Research facilities exist at Barts Health NHS Trust and research will be actively encouraged within the department and in conjunction with other departments of the hospital and college where there is a wide range of research activity. There are excellent teaching facilities with a comprehensive Neurosurgery library with digital projection facilities, PCs with on-line access and monthly journals. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge **Essential** - An interest in neurosurgery - An interest in the management of complex spine **Desirable** - Experience in neurosurgery at registrar/ST4-7 level. - Research in neurosciences related subjects ### Qualifications **Essential** - MB BS or equivalent - Current GMC registration with a licence to practice - MRCS **Desirable** - BSc - FRCS(SN) ### Personal Skills **Essential** - Excellent communication skills - Flexible approach to work and evidence of team working - IT literate **Desirable** - Familiarity with databases ### Personal qualities **Essential** - Self-motivated - Able to work under pressure - Able to work as part of a team - Reliable and dependable **Desirable** - Creative - Adaptable - Flexible ### Training Expected: **Essential** - ALS **Desirable** - ATLS - An interest in clinical audit and research ### Academic Achievements **Essential** - Evidence of academic work outside MBBS course. **Desirable** - MD / PhD - Prizes - Peer reviewed publications reflecting audit or research. ## Documents - [jd&ps (pdf, 997.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10343169) - [our values and behaviours (pdf, 334.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1119) - [candidate information pack (pdf, 549.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2446) - [policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders (pdf, 92.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1120) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.