Surgical Specialist - Spinal Fellow

HCA Healthcare UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Greater London is offering a Surgical Specialist- Spinal Fellow position for 12 months, focusing on advanced spinal surgery techniques and collaborative research. This role requires managing a variety of complex spinal conditions and working with a team of specialists. Candidates must possess substantial experience in this field and show commitment to both clinical and research aspects of spinal surgery. Applications should be submitted through HCA Healthcare Careers.

Qualifications

• Senior spinal surgical trainee with extensive experience in treating complex spinal disorders.
• Ability to manage a wide range of spinal conditions.
• Experience in both clinical and research settings.

Responsibilities

• Manage spinal conditions and participate in MDT meetings.
• Conduct a primary research project and publish in journals.
• Engage in clinical practice with specialist spinal consultants.

Skills

Complex spinal surgery

Anterior spinal surgical procedures

Post-operative care

Research skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Surgical Specialist- Spinal Fellow

This fellowship is overseen by Mr Sean Molloy at Princess Grace Hospital, HCA Healthcare UK and is designed for a committed senior spinal surgical trainee seeking advanced exposure to complex spinal surgery, including deformity correction (adult and paediatric), navigation assisted procedures, and revision surgeries.

There is extensive exposure to anterior spinal surgical exposures and fusion techniques. The fellow will work alongside a team of up to 8 specialist spinal consultants from both orthopaedic and neurosurgery , actively engaged in clinical practice and collaborative research.

The spinal unit is very busy and the successful candidate will have extensive experience in treating complex spinal disorders at the end of the fellowship, and will be well equipped to take up a consultant job .

Clinical Work (85%)

• Manage a wide range of spinal conditions including: Paediatric and adult spinal deformities, Lumbar and cervical degenerative disorders, Complex primary and revision surgeries (anterior and posterior approaches).
• Participate in ward rounds, multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, clinics, and surgical procedures.
• Engage in pre-operative planning and post-operative care.

Research (15%)

• Undertake a primary research project.
• Participate in journal clubs and literature reviews.
• Aim to publish at least one paper in a peer-reviewed journal.

The post is initially for 12 months.

The job plan is flexible and can be tailored according to the candidate’s research/clinical needs.

To apply for this position please apply through the HCA Healthcare Careers link and for Informal Enquiries: Mr. Molloy’s secretary: [e-mail]