Job Description

Choose the Spine Fellowship delivered by the University Hospitals of North Midlands
We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for highly motivated, ambitious individuals to join our UHNM clinical spine fellowship programme. The post is for 12 months from Feb 2026 to August 2026
Main duties of the job
The UHNM Spine Service is a combined orthopaedic and neurosurgical service in a busy hospital that has MTC, Children's Hospital and Cancer Centre status. We are a quaternary spine service providing the full range of spine surgery including procedures for degenerative disorders, complex reconstruction, deformity (paediatric and adult), trauma, metastatic and infection. Successful candidates will work across 2 Sites (Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital) for outpatient and inpatient experience. The candidates will have the opportunity to have exposure to adult and paediatric spine surgery.
The post-holder will undertake operative procedures under supervision of a number of different consultants to maximize training in a range of techniques and exposure to a variety of tips to avoid pitfalls.
Candidates will:

• Work with a highly skilled multidisciplinary team of experienced specialists (doctors, nurses, therapists, pharmacists, managers and clinical administrators) that encourages clinical excellence and high standards of care to a diverse community of patients and their families.
• Be part of a department looking to innovate new ways of managing acute and complex patients
• Receive specialty spine surgical training and development to the standard required of a first year consultant.

In, addition the Trust is driven to provide the best learning opportunities to develop the medical staff within this programme.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands has two sites: Royal Stoke University Hospital, located in Stoke-on-Trent, and County Hospital, located in Stafford. From these hospitals we provide a full range of general acute hospital services for people living in and around Staffordshire and beyond. The Trust also provides specialised services for three million people in a wider area, including neighbouring counties and North Wales.
Our specialised services include cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, renal and dialysis services, neonatal intensive care and paediatric intensive care. We are recognised for our particular expertise in trauma, respiratory conditions, spinal surgery, upper gastro-intestinal surgery, complex orthopaedic surgery, laparoscopic surgery and the management of liver conditions. The Trust has some of the most modern operating theatres in Europe.
Flexible working requests will be considered.
Details
Date posted
18 July 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
65,048 to 73,992 a year 65,048 - 73,992
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
205-7315659
Job locations
UHNM
Newcastle Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates will:

• Work with a highly skilled multidisciplinary team of experienced specialists (doctors, nurses, therapists, pharmacists, managers and clinical administrators) that encourages clinical excellence and high standards of care to a diverse community of patients and their families.
• Be part of a department looking to innovate new ways of managing acute and complex patients
• Receive specialty spine surgical training and development to the standard required of a first year consultant.

There will be opportunities for learning, education and audit time.
In, addition the Trust is driven to provide the best learning opportunities to develop the medical staff within this programme. Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates will:

• Work with a highly skilled multidisciplinary team of experienced specialists (doctors, nurses, therapists, pharmacists, managers and clinical administrators) that encourages clinical excellence and high standards of care to a diverse community of patients and their families.
• Be part of a department looking to innovate new ways of managing acute and complex patients
• Receive specialty spine surgical training and development to the standard required of a first year consultant.

There will be opportunities for learning, education and audit time.
In, addition the Trust is driven to provide the best learning opportunities to develop the medical staff within this programme.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• GMC registration
• FRCS orth or neurosurgery or equivalent
• CCT or equivalent

Desirable

• Awards/distinctions

Clinical Skills and knowledge
Essential

• A minimum of 1 year of prior satisfactory spine training equivalent to UK ST3 to ST8 level training
• Evidence of clinical experience in spine surgery (assessment, working diagnosis, managing common medical and spine emergencies)
• Evidence of being aware of limitations
• Evidence of satisfactory general operative skills
• Evidence of clear personal objectives for the fellowship training
• ALS certification and ATLS

Desirable

• APLS certification
• 2 years of registrar level spine training
• At a suitable point in training for spine fellowship

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• GMC registration
• FRCS orth or neurosurgery or equivalent
• CCT or equivalent

Desirable

• Awards/distinctions

Clinical Skills and knowledge
Essential

• A minimum of 1 year of prior satisfactory spine training equivalent to UK ST3 to ST8 level training
• Evidence of clinical experience in spine surgery (assessment, working diagnosis, managing common medical and spine emergencies)
• Evidence of being aware of limitations
• Evidence of satisfactory general operative skills
• Evidence of clear personal objectives for the fellowship training
• ALS certification and ATLS

Desirable

• APLS certification
• 2 years of registrar level spine training
• At a suitable point in training for spine fellowship