Job Description

This advert is for 2 Clinical Fellow posts; the first post is to run from the 1st of August 2025 for 12 months until the end of July 2026.
The Second post is to run from the 1st Aug 2025 for 6 months until the end of January 2026.
Applications are invited from outstanding surgical candidates with FRCS(Orth) or equivalent for the post of Clinical Fellow, The Spinal Service, Oxford University Hospitals NHSFT, Oxford. This post are suitable for surgeons who have completed their specialist registrar training (post CCT is desirable) and are seeking experience in spinal surgery prior to obtaining a consultant appointment and are available from August 2025.
The Fellowship will rotate between 2 pairs of clinical teams to be discussed at interview regarding training preference. The full range of spinal surgical experience is available with surgical subspecialties including early onset scoliosis, adult deformity, all acute spinal presentations, degenerative spinal pathologies including MIS, spinal sarcoma and metastatic disease. Training and service delivery will occur across the three main OUH hospital sites.
We expect successful candidates to have their own surgical loupes (recommended 3x magnification with extended field) when they start in post. Training with the microscope will also be available.
Main duties of the job
Applications are invited from outstanding surgical candidates with FRCS(Orth) or equivalent for the post of Clinical Fellow, The Spinal Service, Oxford University Hospitals NHSFT, Oxford. This post are suitable for surgeons who have completed their specialist registrar training (post CCT is desirable) and are seeking experience in spinal surgery prior to obtaining a consultant appointment and are available from August 2025.
The Fellowship will rotate between 2 pairs of clinical teams to be discussed at interview regarding training preference. The full range of spinal surgical experience is available with surgical subspecialties including early onset scoliosis, adult deformity, all acute spinal presentations, degenerative spinal pathologies including MIS, spinal sarcoma and metastatic disease. Training and service delivery will occur across the three main OUH hospital sites.
We expect successful candidates to have their own surgical loupes (recommended 3x magnification with extended field) when they start in post. Training with the microscope will also be available.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis 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. Find out more herewww.ouh.nhs.uk
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 thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand 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 theOUH YouTube channel.
Details
Date posted
28 May 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
321-NOTS-MS-7208568
Job locations
Oxford University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
John Radcliffe Hospital, Headley Way
Oxford
OX3 9DU
Job description
Job responsibilities
The purpose of this post is to enable the successful candidate to gain fellow level experience in spinal surgery, whilst providing senior support to the professional team in carrying out its Clinical workload in terms of outpatient clinics, operating lists and ward work.
Over a period of one year we would expect the candidate to gain experience in routine and complex surgery, including trauma and elective practice.
The candidate will also be expected to rapidly engage in management and audit responsibility of the team. Job description
Job responsibilities
The purpose of this post is to enable the successful candidate to gain fellow level experience in spinal surgery, whilst providing senior support to the professional team in carrying out its Clinical workload in terms of outpatient clinics, operating lists and ward work.
Over a period of one year we would expect the candidate to gain experience in routine and complex surgery, including trauma and elective practice.
The candidate will also be expected to rapidly engage in management and audit responsibility of the team.
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential

• Full GMC Registration

Desirable

• Full Driving License

Qualifications/Training
Essential

• Completion of specialist training in Orthopaedics with certification
• FRCS

Desirable

• Higher degree
• Previous spinal experience or fellowship

Experience
Essential

• Completion of specialist training in Orthopaedics with certification. Spinal experience
• Interest in research with publications
• Log book showing spinal experience

Desirable

• Previous spinal fellowship
• Complex spinal surgery experience

Skills and Knowledge
Essential

• Sufficient leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills to effectively undertake the role of spinal fellow in a large teaching hospital.
• Computing skills: ability to use word processor, spreadsheet programme and web browser
• Good personal and interpersonal skills
• Experience of teaching undergraduates and trainees
• Experience of routine clinical audit.

Desirable

• Management training and experience
• Evidence of previous audit activity

Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential

• Full GMC Registration

Desirable

• Full Driving License

Qualifications/Training
Essential

• Completion of specialist training in Orthopaedics with certification
• FRCS

Desirable

• Higher degree
• Previous spinal experience or fellowship

Experience
Essential

• Completion of specialist training in Orthopaedics with certification. Spinal experience
• Interest in research with publications
• Log book showing spinal experience

Desirable

• Previous spinal fellowship
• Complex spinal surgery experience

Skills and Knowledge
Essential

• Sufficient leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills to effectively undertake the role of spinal fellow in a large teaching hospital.
• Computing skills: ability to use word processor, spreadsheet programme and web browser
• Good personal and interpersonal skills
• Experience of teaching undergraduates and trainees
• Experience of routine clinical audit.

Desirable

• Management training and experience
• Evidence of previous audit activity