Consultant in Spinal Disorders

NHS; Oswestry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading orthopaedic hospital in Oswestry is seeking a full-time Consultant in Adult and Paediatric Spinal Surgery. The role involves providing expertise in spinal disorders, sharing on-call duties, and contributing to research. Applicants should possess advanced surgical skills and experience in paediatric spinal surgery, with opportunities for academic development through links with Keele University.

Benefits

Outstanding professional development opportunities

State-of-the-art facilities

Strong university links

Qualifications

• Experience in adult degenerative and paediatric spinal surgery through complex spinal fellowship.
• Ability to perform advanced surgical techniques related to adult and paediatric spinal surgery.
• Evidence of strong commitment to training and support of junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and expertise for adult and paediatric spinal disorders, both elective and emergency.
• Share the on-call rota with colleagues (currently 1 in 10).
• Drive research projects in the department, focusing on paediatric spinal surgery.

Skills

Advanced surgical techniques

Research

Training

Understanding of audit principles

MIS spine surgery techniques

Education

FRCS (Tr&Orth) or equivalent

Entry on the GMC Specialist Register

Job description

Overview

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a full-time Consultant in Adult and Paediatric Spinal Surgery based at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. This opportunity is due to the creation of a new post.

The closing date is 20 October 2025

The Spinal Surgery department sits within the Specialist Directorate of RJAH. We are looking to appoint a consultant who can help the trust to develop sub specialist areas within the Spine Department which will help it maintain and enhance its status as a Specialist Provider in the NHS.

We would be keen to appoint candidates who wish to have a combined clinical and academic job and encourage them to pursue a MSc or PhD. We would be happy to facilitate such an appointment through our strong links with Keele University.

Please note Royal College approval of the job description is pending.

Main duties of the job

The Trust is looking to appoint a candidate who can add new and advanced surgical skills to the existing spinal department or with someone who has a track record in research and help in providing an axis point for clinical and academic research in the Centre of Spinal Disorders.

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.

In the National Staff Survey, 74% of our staff would recommend the Trust as a place to work and 92% would recommend the hospital to a friend or relative for treatment.

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 responsibilities

We are looking for a full time Consultant in Adult and Paediatric Spinal Surgery. The appointee will be expected to provide advice and expertise through the full range of adult and paediatric spinal disorders, both elective and emergency. The successful candidate will be expected to share the on-call rota (currently 1 in 10) with his / her colleagues. The appointee will play a role in provision of spinal tumour service. We expect the appointee to have a track record for high quality research and be able to help drive research projects in the department. The candidate is expected to bring a sub specialist interest in paediatric spinal surgery to complement the existing ones within the Department.

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Trauma and Orthopaedics via: CCT or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview, CESR or European Community Rights
• FRCS (Tr&Orth) - or equivalent

Experience

• Experience in all aspects of adult degenerative and paediatric spinal surgery through complex spinal fellowship
• Exposure and ability to perform advanced surgical techniques related to adult and paediatric spinal surgery.
• Experience or exposure to latest MIS spine surgery techniques including navigation/robotics

Audit, Teaching and Research

• Understanding of principles of audit
• Evidence of strong commitment to training and support of junior colleagues
• Good track record of research publications
• Recent publications in the field of adult spinal surgery

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.

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Trust