Senior Clinical Fellow in Spinal Surgery

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

An opportunity for a Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Spinal Surgery at the Great Ormond Street Hospital, aimed at providing sub-specialty clinical training and experience in all major areas of paediatric spinal surgery. This fixed-term contract offers comprehensive training in a leading children's hospital with opportunities for research and professional development.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have full GMC registration.
• Possess the FRCS (Orth) or equivalent.
• Previous experience in paediatric spinal surgery required.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and surgical treatment for elective cases.
• Outpatient clinics, audit and research.
• Participate on the 1:8 On-call rota covering both Spinal and Orthopaedic patients.

Skills

Clinical skills in spinal surgery

Ability to establish and maintain working relations

Audit Project Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Presentation Skills

Education

Full GMC registration with Licence to Practice

Higher surgical qualifications - Fellowship of the country's college of surgeons

Near completion on a Higher Training Programme in Orthopaedics or Neurosurgery

Job description

Job summary

CLINICAL FELLOW IN P AEDIATRIC SPINAL SURGERY (12 Months)

Applications are invited for appointment to this subspecialty in Paediatric Spinal Surgery at Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Trust as a fixed term contract of 12 months (can consider 6 months). This post is equivalent to Specialist Trainee 6+.

The aim of this post is to provide sub-specialty clinical training in all aspects of elective paediatric spinal orthopaedic surgery, in particular for rare disorders and complex procedures. Fellows will gain experience in all major areas of paediatric spinal surgery. Rotations between Consultants will ensure that the appointee will work in a variety of specialist areas. The responsibilities include preparation and surgical treatment for elective cases, outpatient clinics, audit and research. A typical week includes 2 operating days, 2 clinic days and at least one half day for research.

Applicants must have full GMC registration with a licence to practice, possess the FRCS (Orth) or equivalent and have previous experience in paediatric spinal surgery.

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust (GOSH) is a national centre of excellence in the provision of specialist children's health care, currently delivering the widest range of specialist care of any children's hospital in the UK. GOSH and UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health form the largest paediatric research and teaching centre in the UK.

Main duties of the job

Weekly Timetable of Clinical Activities within the Department

The post holder will work with all 4 Spinal Consultants once appointed. It is expected that you will assist with other clinics and theatre lists as appropriate. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the timetable and duties with the current post holder and the consultants on appointment.

This timetable contains essentially all the activities currently taking place within the unit. The postholder will be encouraged to take part in all the activities offered within the department, particularly the theatre lists when clinic commitments permit.

Training received as part of the 12 month standalone post is not recognised by the SAC for Orthopaedic Surgery. It is however equivalent in content to the complementary 6m which forms part of the 12m fellowship post which is a SAC approved post.

In addition to training provided in clinics, ward rounds and in the operating theatre, other opportunities will be provided by attendance at teaching sessions. There is an induction programme for junior staff.

There is a monthly Spinal MDT between 8-10am with multiple members across GOSH specialties

Additional post-op clinics are also run by the registrars.

All Fellows and Registrars are expected to participate on the 1:8 On-call rota covering both Spinal and Orthopaedic patients at GOSH.

About us

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.

Details Date posted

03 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£57,397 to £67,610 a year pro rata, per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

271-ORG-7220944

Job locations

Great Ormond Street Hospital

London

WC1N 3JH

Job description Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role.

The Person Specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

Job description Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role.

The Person Specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

Person Specification Our always values Essential

• Always welcoming
• Always helpful
• Always expert
• Always one team
• Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
• Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace
• Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

Knowledge and experience Essential

• Registrar level training in Orthopaedics.
• Clinical skills in spinal surgery (minimum 6 months)
• Research experience
• Teaching/ presentations experience
• Understanding of own limits - aware of own limitations, consulting senior colleagues appropriately
• Understanding of the clinical issues in area of Spinal Surgery/Orthopaedics
• Understanding of patient confidentiality and data protection
• Understanding of principles of clinical governance

Desirable

• Management/ leadership experience
• Spinal surgery - knowledge of basic texts

Skills and Abilities Essential

• Competence in all aspects of Orthopaedic patient management
• Basic training in spinal surgery
• Ability to establish and maintain working relations with patients, carers and multi-disciplinary colleagues
• Audit Project Skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Presentation Skills
• Ability to work in teams and also on own initiative, without consultant supervision in some instances
• IT skills

Academic/Professional qualification/Training Essential

• Full GMC registration with Licence to Practice or IELTS Certificate with an overall score of 7.5 with a minimum score of '7' in each
• Basic medical qualifications - Higher degree in Medicine
• Higher surgical qualifications - Fellowship of the country's college of surgeons
• Near completion on a Higher Training Programme in Orthopaedics or Neurosurgery equivalent
• ILETS if you require sponsorship via the Royal Colleges of Surgeons of Edinburgh

Desirable

• Child protection training
• Membership of RCS & PALS/APLS/NALS

Person Specification Our always values Essential

• Always welcoming
• Always helpful
• Always expert
• Always one team
• Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
• Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace
• Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

Knowledge and experience Essential

• Registrar level training in Orthopaedics.
• Clinical skills in spinal surgery (minimum 6 months)
• Research experience
• Teaching/ presentations experience
• Understanding of own limits - aware of own limitations, consulting senior colleagues appropriately
• Understanding of the clinical issues in area of Spinal Surgery/Orthopaedics
• Understanding of patient confidentiality and data protection
• Understanding of principles of clinical governance

Desirable

• Management/ leadership experience
• Spinal surgery - knowledge of basic texts

Skills and Abilities Essential

• Competence in all aspects of Orthopaedic patient management
• Basic training in spinal surgery
• Ability to establish and maintain working relations with patients, carers and multi-disciplinary colleagues
• Audit Project Skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Presentation Skills
• Ability to work in teams and also on own initiative, without consultant supervision in some instances
• IT skills

Academic/Professional qualification/Training Essential

• Full GMC registration with Licence to Practice or IELTS Certificate with an overall score of 7.5 with a minimum score of '7' in each
• Basic medical qualifications - Higher degree in Medicine
• Higher surgical qualifications - Fellowship of the country's college of surgeons
• Near completion on a Higher Training Programme in Orthopaedics or Neurosurgery equivalent
• ILETS if you require sponsorship via the Royal Colleges of Surgeons of Edinburgh

Desirable

• Child protection training
• Membership of RCS & PALS/APLS/NALS

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

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Ormond Street Hospital

London

WC1N 3JH

Employer's website

https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Ormond Street Hospital

London

WC1N 3JH

Employer's website

https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)