Senior Clinical Fellow - Spinal Surgery | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust; Salford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in Spinal Surgery based in Salford. This 6-month position offers comprehensive training in spinal surgery and opportunities for involvement in clinical research and trials. Ideal candidates will have a background in Orthopaedics or Neurosurgery and will contribute actively to the Department's clinical responsibilities.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Flexible working opportunities

Protective hours for wellbeing activities

Qualifications

• Training in Spinal Surgery (Orthopaedics) or Neurosurgery required.
• Commitment to clinical research and trials expected.
• Opportunity to attend spine courses.

Responsibilities

• Engage in clinical duties within the Department of Spinal Surgery.
• Contribute to ongoing clinical trials.
• Attend national and international meetings.

Skills

Spinal Surgery

Orthopaedics

Neurosurgery

Research

Education

Senior trainee in Spinal Surgery

Job description

Senior Clinical Fellow - Spinal Surgery at Salford Royal Hospital (ASAP start)

These posts represent an exciting opportunity for senior trainees to benefit from Spinal Surgery (Orthopaedics) training and are open to both Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery trainees planning a career in Spinal Surgery. The post is for 6 months. The post-holder will spend 6 months in the Department of Spinal Surgery with possible extension.

Please note: We reserve the right to close the job advert prior to the closing date if a suitable number of applicants have applied.

The on-call commitment would be Spinal On-call.

The Departments of Spinal Surgery (12 Consultants) at Salford Royal Hospital comprise the largest spinal surgery unit in the UK and a successful candidate would gain experience across the breadth of spinal pathology. Particular areas for Spinal Surgery include spinal deformity (idiopathic and acquired), metastatic spinal disease and . There will also be an opportunity for exposure to Paediatric Spinal Deformity at RMCH for interested candidates.

In addition to the clinical role, it is expected that you would also be involved in research, and contribute to ongoing clinical trials, with a view to publication and presentation at national and international meetings. It is also expected that you will have the opportunity to attend national and international spine courses.



The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Learn more about us in ourCandidate Information Pack(opens in existing window)

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/


This advert closes on Monday 11 Aug 2025