Advanced Spinal Fellowship in T&O

Job summary

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust has a vacancy for an Advanced Spinal Fellowship in T&O. This is for a Fixed Term 12 months contract available from September 2026We anticipate this to be a popular post so would urge interest candidates to apply early, this post my close sooner than the advertised closing date.All applicants MUST hold a GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice in the UK.Duties and responsibilities- Indicative Job Plan

Monday

All day elective spin clinic. There is a weekly lunchtime clinical/radiology MDT which all consultants and trainees attend which includes aspects of audit and governance.

Tuesday

Am spinal clinic / pm SPA/audit research

Wednesday

All day theatre - elective and emergency

Thursday (am)

Injection lists - ad hoc

Thursday (pm)

Friday

All day theatre - elective and emergency

Independent Operating and clinic arrangements may be worked flexibly to fit in with spare operating capacity.

No out-of-hours on-call commitments would be required. Extra sessions may be undertaken by mutual agreement.

Main duties of the job

Over the last 20 years spinal surgery has become an important part of the treatment of spinal cord injured patients at the National Spinal Cord Injuries Centre where the overall management of acute cases is undertaken by specialised spinal rehabilitation consultants. Spinal surgery in these cases is highly complex and often performed as dual consultant. Late reconstructive surgery following trauma, paralytic scoliosis and charcot spine are some examples. NSIC is the only centre that treats children and are World leaders in the management of spinal cord injury in this age range.

The Fellow will be involved in the daytime on-call spinal rota with back-up of a Consultant. There is no formal out-of-hours commitment.

For further information about this post and to make arrangements to visit the department please contact Ed Seel, Lead Consultant Spinal Surgeon at [email protected] or Mr Stuart Blagg Consultant Spinal Surgeon at [email protected] or telephone their secretary on 01296 831836

About us

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.

We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.

As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.

Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.

Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

Our CARE values are collaborated, aspire, respect and enable.

Job responsibilities

To provide high quality Medical and Surgical Care to Orthopaedics Spinal Patients under Treatment.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified orthopaedic surgeons or neurosurgeons pursuing a career in spinal surgery. The post is ideally suited to an individual who has CCT and wishes to enhance experience and develop skills prior to taking up a consultant appointment.For further information on this role, please review the attached Job Description and Person Specification Documents.

Person specification

Trust values

Essential

• Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
• Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
• Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued.
• Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

• MBBS or Equivalent
• Registration with the GMC & Licence to practice in the UK
• FRCS - T&O or Equivalent

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• General training in T & O to year 5-6 of specialist training program or equivalent
• Able to undertake general spinal surgery with confidence.
• Ability to make decisions at Senior Trainee level or junior consultant level
• Experience within the NHS and UK Setting, specifically T&O

COMMUNICATION & INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

Essential

• Able to communicate effectively in written English
• Able to discuss treatment options with patients and carers in a way they understand
• Able to work on own initiative
• Well organised
• Willing to take on responsibility
• Ability to work as part of a team

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Essential

• Prepared to take part in all aspects of the post
• Ability to travel between hospital sites

Desirable

• Full Driving Licence with access to car

Skills Knowledge & Personal Attributes

Essential

• Sufficient leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills to undertake effectively the fellows role
• Management training and experience
• Good personal and interpersonal skills
• Good spoken and written English. Communication skills should be highly developed
• Experience of teaching doctors-in-training
• Evidence of understanding and application of Clinical Research
• Experience of clinical audit