Job summary
Consultant Spinal Surgeon (with special interest in Paediatric Spine & Trauma)- 10 PA's
The Department of Neurosurgery at St George's Hospital is seeking to appoint aConsultant Spinal Surgeon with a special interest in Paediatric Spine and Trauma. This is a key role within a high-performing and expanding spinal service, supporting the delivery of complex, high-value care for children with spinal deformities and trauma.
The successful candidate will join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team within one of the UK's busiest neurosurgical units, contributing to elective and emergency spinal surgery, MDTs, training, and service development. The role supports the Trust's commissioned specialist spinal services and plays a vital part in reducing waiting times and improving outcomes for a vulnerable patient group.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
* The post is based in the Atkinson Morley Wing of St George's Hospital, with no additional, off-site working currently. If the Trust wishes to run any services from other Trust sites, the post-holder will be consulted and cross-cover care provided for the post-holder's inpatients.
* The post-holder will be expected to hold a weekly outpatient clinic and manage the inpatients under their care.
* The post-holder will participate in the combined Orthopaedic and Neurosurgical Spinal Service 1 in 9
* The post-holder will be expected to maintain their continuous professional development
* The post-holder will be expected to complete their annual appraisal and engage with the revalidation process
About us
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's leading teaching hospitals with an international reputation for patient care, education and research. St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is at the heart of an integrated healthcare system. One that delivers improved patient care at a community, hospital and specialist setting, supported by a unique and nationally recognised programme of research, education and employee engagement.
It is a national centre of excellence for specialist services such as neurology, cardiology and cancer care.The Trust is also a major provider of trauma and emergency services, children's services, maternity care, care for the elderly, vascular and renal services.
Details
Date posted
24 February 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
200-SNCT JT
Job locations
St Georges NHS Trust
Blackshaw Road
Tooting, London
SW17 0QT
Job description
Job responsibilities
The proposed job plan is
Week 1 & 3
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
3 session operating theatre (3PA)
Ward round post op (0.5PA)
OPD
Clinic (2PA)
SPA -Research/Education (1PA)
MDT,
Reflective team meeting,
Theatre list planning & email management,
Triaging(1PA)
Week 2 & 4
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Ward round (0.5PA)
OPD Clinic (2PA)
3 session operating theatre (3PA)
SPA -Research/Education (1PA)
MDT
Reflective team meeting,
Theatre list planning & email management,
Triaging(1PA)
* Consultant Spinal Surgeon (with special interest in Paediatric Spine & Trauma)- 10 PA's
The Department of Neurosurgery at St Georges Hospital is seeking to appoint aConsultant Spinal Surgeon with a special interest in Paediatric Spine and Trauma. This is a key role within a high-performing and expanding spinal service, supporting the delivery of complex, high-value care for children with spinal deformities and trauma.
The successful candidate will join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team within one of the UKs busiest neurosurgical units, contributing to elective and emergency spinal surgery, MDTs, training, and service development. The role supports the Trusts commissioned specialist spinal services and plays a vital part in reducing waiting times and improving outcomes for a vulnerable patient group This job plan is open to discussion with the successful candidate.
On call:
o Combined Orthopaedic and Neurosurgical Spinal Service 1 in 9 (1 PA)
o On Call supplement is 3%
SPA:
o 1 SPA for revalidation
Weekend
o The neurosurgery department is committed to performing elective activity at the weekend. This post holder may be invited to carry out elective activity at the weekend alongside other members of the department.
o On appointment the department are happy to offer the successful candidate job planned weekend working by mutual agreement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The proposed job plan is
Week 1 & 3
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
3 session operating theatre (3PA)
Ward round post op (0.5PA)
OPD
Clinic (2PA)
SPA -Research/Education (1PA)
MDT,
Reflective team meeting,
Theatre list planning & email management,
Triaging(1PA)
Week 2 & 4
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Ward round (0.5PA)
OPD Clinic (2PA)
3 session operating theatre (3PA)
SPA -Research/Education (1PA)
MDT
Reflective team meeting,
Theatre list planning & email management,
Triaging(1PA)
* Consultant Spinal Surgeon (with special interest in Paediatric Spine & Trauma)- 10 PA's
The Department of Neurosurgery at St Georges Hospital is seeking to appoint aConsultant Spinal Surgeon with a special interest in Paediatric Spine and Trauma. This is a key role within a high-performing and expanding spinal service, supporting the delivery of complex, high-value care for children with spinal deformities and trauma.
The successful candidate will join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team within one of the UKs busiest neurosurgical units, contributing to elective and emergency spinal surgery, MDTs, training, and service development. The role supports the Trusts commissioned specialist spinal services and plays a vital part in reducing waiting times and improving outcomes for a vulnerable patient group This job plan is open to discussion with the successful candidate.
On call:
o Combined Orthopaedic and Neurosurgical Spinal Service 1 in 9 (1 PA)
o On Call supplement is 3%
SPA:
o 1 SPA for revalidation
Weekend
o The neurosurgery department is committed to performing elective activity at the weekend. This post holder may be invited to carry out elective activity at the weekend alongside other members of the department.
o On appointment the department are happy to offer the successful candidate job planned weekend working by mutual agreement.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
* Postgraduate medical qualification in FRCS(ORTH) or FRCS(NS)
Desirable
* High qualification e.g. MSc
Clinical experience
Essential
* Paediatric Spinal Deformity training and experience
* Adult Spinal Deformity training and experience
* Training in Endoscopic Spinal Surgery
* Ability to lead service Development in Endoscopic Day Case Spinal Surgery for High Volume Low Complexity Spinal surgery
* Experience in Anterior Spinal Surgery
Desirable
* Formal fellowship (post-FRCS) in spinal surgery in a centres of excellence
Management and administrative experience
Essential
* Ability to organise and manage out-patient priorities, surgical waiting lists and operating lists
Desirable
* Evidence of governance activity and commitment
Teaching experience
Essential
* Experience of supervising F1-ST8
* Ability to teach clinical and operative skills
Desirable
* Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Person Specification
Education
Essential
* Postgraduate medical qualification in FRCS(ORTH) or FRCS(NS)
Desirable
* High qualification e.g. MSc
Clinical experience
Essential
* Paediatric Spinal Deformity training and experience
* Adult Spinal Deformity training and experience
* Training in Endoscopic Spinal Surgery
* Ability to lead service Development in Endoscopic Day Case Spinal Surgery for High Volume Low Complexity Spinal surgery
* Experience in Anterior Spinal Surgery
Desirable
* Formal fellowship (post-FRCS) in spinal surgery in a centres of excellence
Management and administrative experience
Essential
* Ability to organise and manage out-patient priorities, surgical waiting lists and operating lists
Desirable
* Evidence of governance activity and commitment
Teaching experience
Essential
* Experience of supervising F1-ST8
* Ability to teach clinical and operative skills
Desirable
* Ability to supervise postgraduate research
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Georges NHS Trust
Blackshaw Road
Tooting, London
SW17 0QT
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Employer details
Employer name
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Georges NHS Trust
Blackshaw Road
Tooting, London
SW17 0QT
Employer's website
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