Overview
The Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is to appoint a post CCT Complex Spine Fellow in Neurosurgery for a period of 12 months, starting in September 2023. This is a Royal College of Surgeons England approved fellowship. The post is suited to a senior trainee (Post CCT) wishing to undertake a sub-specialty fellowship in complex spinal surgery. Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has a busy elective neurosurgical spinal unit and provides a 24/7 complex spinal emergency on call service and is a Major Trauma Centre. There is no separate orthopaedic service which makes neurosurgery the referring point for a variety of spinal pathologies.
The post holder will be exposed to all aspects of spinal surgery (excluding paediatrics) including posterior, lateral and anterior approaches, intraoperative spinal neuromonitoring, spinal oncology and minimally invasive techniques. The unit includes six dedicated consultant complex spinal surgeons from orthopaedic and spinal orthopaedics backgrounds, plus six other consultant neurosurgeons with various subspecialty interests. All consultants do elective degenerative spinal work.
This post does not hold a National Training Number and longer appointments are unlikely to be arranged.
Main duties of the job
The Neurosurgical Department provides a regional elective and acute service across both sites of the Trust. The Senior Spinal Fellow will be expected to provide neurosurgical on call cover at registrar level on a 1 in 8–12 full shift rota at the Hull Royal Infirmary site and be actively involved in research with an opportunity to register for a higher degree.
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community partnership arrangements in the NHS, serving well over one million patients each year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion. It comprises two trusts, NLAG and HUTH, with significant ambitions to deliver world-class hospital and community services to the 1.65 million people we serve. The partnership employs nearly 20,000 staff and operates six main hospital sites: Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital; Scunthorpe General Hospital; Goole and District Hospital; Hull Royal Infirmary; and Castle Hill Hospital. We are involved in research across multiple areas in collaboration with Hull York Medical School, including biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology. We are committed to developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce to deliver excellent care to patients and opportunities for our staff.
Details
Date posted: 18 September 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £73,992 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 356-25-7479034
Job locations: Hull Royal Infirmary; Hull; HU3 2JZ
Note: This section consolidates the key post details from the original description.
Job responsibilities
For further details regarding this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Essential: CCT in Neurosurgery
Desirable: Completion of a spinal course (EANS/AOS or equivalent)
Experience
* Essential: Junior fellowship in spinal surgery >6 months
Desirable: Fellowship in spinal surgery >12 months
Skills, knowledge & ability
* Essential: Independent in cranial and spinal common emergencies
Desirable: Experience and partial independence in spinal fixation
Other requirements
* Essential: Teaching and leadership experience
Desirable: Participation in a prospective research project
Professional Registration
* Essential: Full Registration with the GMC
Other information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure will be sought to check for any previous convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside other applications. For information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. Skilled worker applicants may also need to present a criminal record certificate from some countries as part of entry clearance.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. See NHS Careers for details.
Employer details
Employer name: Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address: Hull Royal Infirmary, Hull, HU3 2JZ
Employer's website: https://www.hey.nhs.uk/
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