Advanced Spinal Fellowship in T&O
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Aylesbury, HP21 8AL
Salary
£67,325 to £77,348
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
2 September 2026
2 days left
Job description
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust has a vacancy for an Advanced Spinal Fellowship in T&O. This is for a Fixed Term 12 months contract available fro...
Over the last 20 years spinal surgery has become an important part of the treatment of spinal cord injured patients at the National Spinal Cord Injuries Centre where the overall management of acute cases is undertaken by specialised spinal rehabilitation consultants. Spinal surgery in these cases is highly complex and often performed as dual consultant. Late reconstructive surgery following trauma, paralytic scoliosis and charcot spine are some examples. NSIC is the only centre that treats children and are World leaders in the management of spinal cord injury in this age range.
The Fellow will be involved in the daytime on-call spinal rota with back-up of a Consultant. There is no formal out-of-hours commitment.
For further information about this post and to make arrangements to visit the department please contact Ed Seel, Lead Consultant Spinal Surgeon at Edward.seel@nhs.net or Mr Stuart Blagg Consultant Spinal Surgeon at stuart.blagg@nhs.net or telephone their secretary on 01296 831836
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
Our CARE values are collaborated, aspire, respect and enable.
Trust values
Essential
- Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
- Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
- Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued.
- Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- MBBS or Equivalent
- Registration with the GMC & Licence to practice in the UK
- FRCS - T&O or Equivalent
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- General training in T & O to year 5-6 of specialist training program or equivalent
- Able to undertake general spinal surgery with confidence.
- Ability to make decisions at Senior Trainee level or junior consultant level
- Experience within the NHS and UK Setting, specifically T&O
COMMUNICATION & INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively in written English
- Able to discuss treatment options with patients and carers in a way they understand
- Able to work on own initiative
- Well organised
- Willing to take on responsibility
- Ability to work as part of a team
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Prepared to take part in all aspects of the post
- Ability to travel between hospital sites
Desirable
- Full Driving Licence with access to car
Skills Knowledge & Personal Attributes
Essential
- Sufficient leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills to undertake effectively the fellows role
- Management training and experience
- Good personal and interpersonal skills
- Good spoken and written English. Communication skills should be highly developed
- Experience of teaching doctors-in-training
- Evidence of understanding and application of Clinical Research
- Experience of clinical audit
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
20 August 2026
Last checked
21 August 2026
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