Job summary
Advert - Complex Spine Fellow - Neurosurgery
We are currently recruiting for (1) post at Senior Clinical Fellow (ST8 or post-CCT Equivalent) in Neurosurgery for a twelve month period. The candidate will be working in a Royal College of Surgeons approved Fellowship: The Sir Hugh Cairns Complex Spinal Surgery Fellow involving experience in both neurosurgery and orthopaedic spinal disciplines. Successful applicants will be supported in their broader professional and career development, particularly with reference to CCT and CESR. This would be a good opportunity for the post-holder to develop subspecialist skills in complex spine surgery in preparation for application to consultant posts.
This position will be available from August 2025.
Main duties of the job
The post is at Senior Clinical Fellow (Post CCT or ST8 Equivalent) in Neurosurgery for a six month period in the first instance, although longer appointments can be arranged for the successful candidate following a suitable trial period. There is a dedicated in-house consultant led neurosurgical teaching programme, and successful applicants will be supported in their broader professional and career development, particularly with reference to CCT and CESR.
The successful candidate must be GMC registered with a license to practice and prior experience in Neurosurgery or a related discipline (Neurology/Acute Medicine/Critical Care) is essential.
The Neurology and The Neurosurgery Departments of Barts Health NHS Trust are sited at The Royal London Hospital and the post holder will be based at The Royal London Hospital.
There is a complex spine consultant of the week 1 in 9 rota for all spinal trauma, metastatic spinal cord compression, complex spinal infection and acute degenerative spinal pathology requiring instrumentation.
We have a dedicated Neuro-Trauma Team as a supra-specialist service (the first in the UK) which is Consultant delivered on a 1 in 4 rota and supported by three full time Clinical Nurse Specialists. There will be the opportunity to work closely with the Neuro-Trauma Consultants, the CNS, ACCU, ED and Rehabilitation Services.
About us
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate, and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
Barts Health supports The Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.
Date posted
02 May 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£41,750 to £64,288 a year Per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
259-MED7185027RLH
Job locations
Royal London Hospital
Royal london Hospital
London
E1 1FR
Job description Job 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.
Job description Job 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.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* MB BS or equivalent
* Current GMC registration with a licence to practice
* MRCS
Desirable
* BSc
* FRCS
Knowledge Essential
* An interest in neurosurgery
Desirable
* Experience in neurosurgery at registrar/ST4-7 level.
Specialist clinical expertise Essential
* An interest in the management of head injury
Desirable
* Research in neurosciences related subjects
Training Expected Essential
* ALS
Desirable
* ATLS
Management/Audit Experience Essential
* An interest in clinical audit and research
Academic Achievements Essential
* Evidence of academic work outside MBBS course
Desirable
* MD / PhD
* Prizes
Personal Skills Essential
* Excellent communication skills Flexible approach to work and evidence of team working IT literate
Desirable
* Familiarity with databases
Research/Publications Desirable
* Peer reviewed publications reflecting audit or research
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* MB BS or equivalent
* Current GMC registration with a licence to practice
* MRCS
Desirable
* BSc
* FRCS
Knowledge Essential
* An interest in neurosurgery
Desirable
* Experience in neurosurgery at registrar/ST4-7 level.
Specialist clinical expertise Essential
* An interest in the management of head injury
Desirable
* Research in neurosciences related subjects
Training Expected Essential
* ALS
Desirable
* ATLS
Management/Audit Experience Essential
* An interest in clinical audit and research
Academic Achievements Essential
* Evidence of academic work outside MBBS course
Desirable
* MD / PhD
* Prizes
Personal Skills Essential
* Excellent communication skills Flexible approach to work and evidence of team working IT literate
Desirable
* Familiarity with databases
Research/Publications Desirable
* Peer reviewed publications reflecting audit or 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
Barts Health NHS Trust
Address
Royal London Hospital
Royal london Hospital
London
E1 1FR
Employer's website
https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Barts Health NHS Trust
Address
Royal London Hospital
Royal london Hospital
London
E1 1FR
Employer's website
https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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