Job summary
This Fellowship post will commence on 1st August 2025 for a period of 12 months, full time. It will be split between 6 months at Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Hospital and 6 months at Alder Hey, allowing exposure to a range of both paediatric and adult spinal disorders. The post is designed to accommodate a qualified clinician, who has attained CCT in Trauma and Orthopaedics or equivalent, or who is on the specialist register, and who would like to gain a further period of development in the sub-specialty of Spinal Surgery in preparation for a consultant role. The fellow is allocated a specific job plan which combines both outpatient and theatre activity.
Applicants from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.Job seekers should be aware that not all roles will be eligible for Skilled Worker Sponsorship. For further information visit UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have excellent opportunities to gain experience of outpatient and inpatient care and will be given the opportunity to develop their skills in the assessment investigation and treatment of patients with paediatric spinal disorders. Outpatient activity will include access to routine spinal deformity clinics. A strong commitment from the post holder to support the regular clinic and theatre sessions will be essential.Research time is provided within the week and the successful candidate would be expected to produce work for presentation and publication during the tenure.
About us
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH)is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.
Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities - including our recently-opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans' Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK).RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Experience is likely to involve a wide variety of complex spinal reconstruction. Covering all aspects of spinal surgery including cervical, thoracic and lumbar, anterior and posterior, tumour, trauma and degenerative with exposure to enabling techniques in spine surgery including endoscopic. Additional experience can be gained through links with Neurosurgery, general surgery, vascular surgery and ENT with a focus on broadening the trainees experience in access and exposure.
The postholder will be expected to take part in and will be responsible for coordination of the Multi-Disciplinary Meetings in the Spinal Disorders firm. There are separate MDT meetings every week with Spinal Injuries Rehab team, Radiologists, Tumour MDT and Combined Consent Clinic.
The Fellow will also be expected to conduct research projects for publication in peer reviewed spine journals as well as to present at national and international spine meetings.
Clinical fellows must have completed orthopaedic or neurosurgical residency. The successful applicant would be expected to provide cover at a senior trainee level. The fellow is allocated a specific job plan which combines both outpatient and theatre activity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Experience is likely to involve a wide variety of complex spinal reconstruction. Covering all aspects of spinal surgery including cervical, thoracic and lumbar, anterior and posterior, tumour, trauma and degenerative with exposure to enabling techniques in spine surgery including endoscopic. Additional experience can be gained through links with Neurosurgery, general surgery, vascular surgery and ENT with a focus on broadening the trainees experience in access and exposure.
The postholder will be expected to take part in and will be responsible for coordination of the Multi-Disciplinary Meetings in the Spinal Disorders firm. There are separate MDT meetings every week with Spinal Injuries Rehab team, Radiologists, Tumour MDT and Combined Consent Clinic.
The Fellow will also be expected to conduct research projects for publication in peer reviewed spine journals as well as to present at national and international spine meetings.
Clinical fellows must have completed orthopaedic or neurosurgical residency. The successful applicant would be expected to provide cover at a senior trainee level. The fellow is allocated a specific job plan which combines both outpatient and theatre activity.
Person Specification
Education & Training
Essential
- GMC registration with licence to practice
- GMC specialist registration for trauma and orthopaedics or neurosurgery
- FRCS/MRCS/Equivalent degree.
Work and Sub-Specialty Experience
Essential
- Evidence of commitment to spinal surgery
- Completion of structured trauma and orthopaedic training programme.
- Evidence of satisfactory level of independent operating spinal surgery
Teaching and Research
Essential
- Evidence of commitment to teaching skills and experience.
- Ability to supervise the clinical work of doctors in training and other staff
- Proven research interest record including evidence of publications and presentations
- Evidence of research activity within spinal disorders sub-specialty
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Self-motivated to set and achieve targets.
- Oral and written communication skills in English
- Proven strong commitment to all aspects of teamwork.
- Ability to organise and prioritise personal workload and that of others
- Ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively with staff at all levels of the organisation.
- Ability to relate to patients and carers from a wide range of backgrounds and to empathise with their needs and concerns.
- Effective member of multidisciplinary team with highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrable evidence of ongoing commitment to personal and professional developmen
- Demonstrable evidence of ongoing commitment to the development of a high-quality service
- Demonstrable evidence of ongoing commitment to clinical governance.
Person Specification
Education & Training
Essential
- GMC registration with licence to practice
- GMC specialist registration for trauma and orthopaedics or neurosurgery
- FRCS/MRCS/Equivalent degree.
Work and Sub-Specialty Experience
Essential
- Evidence of commitment to spinal surgery
- Completion of structured trauma and orthopaedic training programme.
- Evidence of satisfactory level of independent operating spinal surgery
Teaching and Research
Essential
- Evidence of commitment to teaching skills and experience.
- Ability to supervise the clinical work of doctors in training and other staff
- Proven research interest record including evidence of publications and presentations
- Evidence of research activity within spinal disorders sub-specialty
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Self-motivated to set and achieve targets.
- Oral and written communication skills in English
- Proven strong commitment to all aspects of teamwork.
- Ability to organise and prioritise personal workload and that of others
- Ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively with staff at all levels of the organisation.
- Ability to relate to patients and carers from a wide range of backgrounds and to empathise with their needs and concerns.
- Effective member of multidisciplinary team with highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrable evidence of ongoing commitment to personal and professional developmen
- Demonstrable evidence of ongoing commitment to the development of a high-quality service
- Demonstrable evidence of ongoing commitment to clinical governance.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Hospital
Twympath Lane
Oswestry
SY10 7AG
Employer's website
https://www.rjah.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
