Spinal Fellow in Neurosurgery

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS teaching trust in Oxford is seeking a Spinal Fellow in Neurosurgery to provide high-quality patient care in wards, theatres, and outpatient clinics. The ideal candidate will hold an FRCS or equivalent and have a full GMC registration. This role includes participating in ward rounds, assisting in the assessment of junior colleagues, and being part of a dedicated team. The position offers a challenging environment within a reputable institution committed to professional standards and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• FRCS (SN) or equivalent required.
• Full GMC registration is necessary.
• Experience in Neurosurgery to specialist level.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients in wards, theatres, and clinics.
• Contribute to junior colleague assessments.
• Attend ward rounds and outpatient clinics.

Job description

Overview

Go back Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Spinal Fellow in Neurosurgery

Closing date: 12 February 2026

TITLE OF POST: Spinal Fellow in Neurosurgery

GRADE: Trust Doctor / Senior Clinical Fellow - MT05

WORK PATTERN: To be agreed with supervising consultants

AVERAGE NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 48 hours. Two tier ROTA, on second tier

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: FRCS (SN) or equivalent / post CCT fellowship

GMC REQUIREMENT: Full registration

Start date for this post: August 2026

Main duties of the job

• The care of patients on the wards, in the theatres and at out-patient clinics as appropriate to the grade of the post and under the direction of the consultants responsible, involving:
• Operating sessions
• Attendance at ward rounds and routine ward work
• Outpatient clinics

This whole-time post is based at the West Wing, John Radcliffe Hospital with occasional visits to peripheral outpatient clinics in the region.

Specialist Trainees will be expected to contribute to the assessment of junior colleagues. Specialist Trainees will be familiar with the assessment process used in the ISCP. Specific training will be made available from the Postgraduate Centre.

On-call commitment: two tier ROTA, on second tier

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles.

Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.

If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

Job responsibilities

As well as taking part in the Movement Disorder / Pain programme; Fellows will undertake ward rounds, ward cover if required.

The care of patients on the wards, in the theatres and at out-patient clinics as appropriate to the grade of the post and under the direction of the consultants responsible, involving:

• Operating sessions
• Attendance at ward rounds and routine ward work
• Outpatient clinics

This whole-time post is based at the West Wing, John Radcliffe Hospital with occasional visits to peripheral outpatient clinics in the region.

Specialist Trainees will be expected to contribute to the assessment of junior colleagues. Specialist Trainees will be familiar with the assessment process used in the ISCP. Specific training will be made available from the Postgraduate Centre.

On-call commitment - two tier ROTA, on second tier

The Hospital

The post is based in Oxford but may involve a rotation to another unit in the future.

The West Wing opened in January 2007. The hospital provides a number of acute, rehabilitation and specialist clinical services, including regional specialties. These include ophthalmology, ENT, plastic and reconstructive surgery and neurosciences (neurology, neurosurgery, neuropathology, neuroradiology). The Oxford Centre of Enablement, which is located on the Nuffield Orthopaedic site, provides services for patients suffering from stroke and head injuries. The hospital has some 290 beds and employs approximately 1,300 staff.

The Department

Initiated by Sir Hugh Cairns, the Oxford Regional Neurosurgery Unit has developed to offer a fully comprehensive service.

Modern theatres, ITU facilities and paediatric beds enable the department to look after both paediatric and adult patients with all types of neurosurgical problems.

In addition to intracranial, vascular and tumour surgery, there is expertise in the fields of functional surgery, epilepsy, pituitary surgery and craniofacial surgery. There is a great interest in all types of spinal disorders, including those of rheumatoid disease of the neck, and spinal tumours.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GMC Registration
• FRCS or equivalent
• Higher Medical Degree / FRCS (SN)

Experience

• General training in Neurosurgery to specialist level or equivalent
• Interest in research with publications

Skills & Knowledge

• Sufficient leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills
• undertake effectively the role of clinical fellow in spinal neurosurgery in a large teaching hospital.
• Good personal and interpersonal skills Good spoken and written English. Communication skills should be highly developed.
• Experience of teaching undergraduates and trainees
• Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS and the Government's agenda for its modernisation.
• Management training and experience

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.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust