Spinal Specialist Doctor

NHS; Stanmore; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in England is seeking a full-time Spinal Specialist Doctor to support existing consultants in the spinal surgery department. The successful candidate will manage a variety of patients, participate in the on-call rota, and contribute to delivering high-quality patient care. Applicants should have completed a fellowship in spinal surgery and be fully registered with the GMC. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a supportive environment with a focus on professional development.

Benefits

24/7 access to wellbeing support

Rewards & Recognition platform

Dedicated Staff Wellbeing Hub

Salary sacrifice schemes for transport and childcare

Qualifications

• Spinal fellowship trained and fully registered with the GMC, or within 6 months of attaining specialist registration.
• Minimum 12 months experience in Deformity surgery for adults and paediatric.
• Knowledge and experience of Quality Improvement (QI) methodology.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive elective and emergency spinal service alongside consultant colleagues.
• Participate in the spinal consultant on-call rota.
• Manage patients admitted under care within the spinal unit.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to effectively supervise junior medical staff

Experience in conflict management

Competent in all aspects of skills appropriate to the role

Ability to take full independent responsibility for clinical care of patients

Experience in spinal deformity management

Education

Basic medical qualifications - MBBS or equivalent

Full GMC registration

Entry on the GMC specialist register with CCT or equivalent

Completed a fellowship in spinal surgery

Job description

Spinal Specialist Doctor

The closing date is 11 December 2025

We are seeking a full-time Spinal Specialist with responsibility to support existing consultants in spinal surgery department for Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital for a fixed term appointment for 12 months renewable for a further 12 months subject to satisfactory performance.

The successful candidate will work within the spinal unit to support the service in delivering excellent patient care and outcomes, and to achieve targets in outpatients, inpatients, waiting list reduction and be part of the spinal on‑call emergency rota.

The Job Description details the expected roles of the post.

The postholder will participate in the spinal consultant on‑call rota, currently a 1 in 8 frequency.

Applicants must be Spinal fellowship trained and fully registered with the GMC, and on the GMC specialist register, or be within 6 months of attaining specialist registration at the time of interview.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will be expected to fulfil the following duties with the agreed Job Plan.

The appointee will be responsible for the management of patients admitted under his/her care which range from day case and elective patients.

Provision with Consultant colleagues of a comprehensive elective and emergency Spinal service.

Provision of reciprocal cover for periods of leave.

Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge and the proper functioning of the department.

These duties are subject to review from time to time in the light of the changing requirements of the service. If alterations to the described duties are required these will be mutually agreed between the appointee, his/her colleagues, and the Trust.

About us

At the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH), we are committed to achieving the best staff experience in the NHS. In the 2023 NHS Staff Survey, we proudly:

• Scored above the national average for the People Promises: "We are recognised and rewarded," "We are always learning," "We work flexibly," "We are a team," and for staff engagement.
• Ranked #1 among all Trusts in North and Central London for all People Promises and themes.
• Ranked #1 among all Acute Specialist Trusts for "We work flexibly."

At RNOH, we’re committed to being actively anti‑discriminatory and actively inclusive. We recognise our brilliant people do brilliant work, and we offer rewarding careers, no matter what their background. We continue to strive to break down barriers to be the Trust where people come together because what they do matters, makes a difference and where they can thrive.

Joining our organisation means enjoying a wide range of staff benefits, including:

• 24/7 access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
• A Rewards & Recognition platform, offering opportunities to thank colleagues, send gifts, and access exclusive discounts.
• A dedicated Staff Wellbeing Hub, providing a space to relax and recharge away from the work environment.
• Salary sacrifice schemes for transport (season ticket loans, car and bike), electrical goods, and childcare.

At RNOH, we are more than a workplace--we are committed to patients, to excellence and the wellbeing of our staff.

Job responsibilities

The Spinal Specialist is expected to work their sessions as per flexible job plan. The flexible sessions are based on handbacks in the unit and by other divisions, due to leave, and is planned as flexible sessions to maximise patients that can be treated. As leave is usually booked 6 weeks in advance, it is expected that there will be regular advance planning of schedules, although the role will require some flexibility.

The consultant is expected to attend weekly MDT meetings and be part of the oncall spinal surgical consultant rota.

The appointee may need to travel to two sites: Bolsover Street and Stanmore. If such travel is required in the future, it would be included in the Job plan with appropriate PA allocation.

Person Specification

Education, qualification and training

• Basic medical qualifications - MBBS or equivalent.
• Full GMC registration.
• Entry on the GMC specialist register with CCT or equivalent (proposed CCT/CESR).
• Have completed a fellowship in spinal surgery.

Quality improvement (QI)

• Knowledge and experience of Quality Improvement (QI) methodology / audit / service improvement work.

Skills

• Competent in all aspects of skills appropriate to the role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively supervise junior medical staff.
• Track record of establishing and maintaining good working relationships with patients, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Experience in conflict management and able to motivate colleagues (medical and non‑medical).
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within specialty.
• Ability to take full independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
• Minimum 12 months experience in Deformity surgery for adults and paediatric under a spinal fellowship.
• Experience in effectively delivering training / teaching nursing and medical staff.
• Understanding of wellbeing.
• Experience in spinal deformity management.

Knowledge

• Understanding of principles of clinical governance.
• Evidence of understanding the importance of GMC good medical practice and appraisal and revalidation.

Other requirements

• Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection.
• Accountability - Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working.
• Openness - Shares information and good practice appropriately.
• Mutual respect - Treats others with courtesy and respect at all times.
• Commitment to own continued professional development and that of others.
• Highly organised, self‑motivated, track record of achievement.
• Understanding and involvement in service development.
• Demonstrable commitment to anti‑discriminatory and inclusive behaviours and practices.

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.

Address

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust