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University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Consultant Spinal Surgeon - Specialising in Spine Deformity

The closing date is 08 April 2026

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Job summary

UHNM is looking to recruit a full time Consultant Spinal Surgeon, Specialising in Spine Deformity. In conjunction with consultant colleagues the post holder will provide a comprehensive complex and non-complex spine surgical service to UHNM. The desired candidate will be comfortable performing degenerative and complex spinal surgery and spine emergency surgery with an elective sub-specialty interest in deformity surgery (adult and paediatric).

The successful applicant should demonstrate that they have had dedicated training in spine surgery (including a fellowship in deformity surgery) and are able to perform at consultant level in both complex and non-complex spine surgery. The successful applicant will be expected to work across both our sites at Royal Stoke and County Hospital.

Main duties of the job

  • To provide leadership and skill in primary and revision spinal deformity surgery.
  • To provide specialist services in management of spinal trauma and provide assistance in management of major trauma patients.
  • To manage and be responsible for continuing care of patients with spinal problems in partnership with current spinal surgeons.
  • To attend Regional Spine Network meetings as directed by the RSN lead.
  • To actively engage with the British Spine Registry
  • To attend weekly MDT meetings
  • To participate in a 1:10 on call rota

About us

UHNM is a large acute teaching hospital which is a centre of excellence, a regional cancer centre and major trauma centre. The major trauma centre serves the population of Staffordshire, South Cheshire, Shropshire and North Wales. It is also a tertiary centre for spinal surgery and is part of the West Midlands Regional Spine Network. The Spine Surgery department spans both orthopaedic and neurosurgical specialities resulting in exposure to the full range of spine surgery including deformity, intradural surgery, trauma surgery, reconstructive and decompressive surgery. UHNM is also a designated cancer centre and recognised children's hospital. The spine surgery department works in close conjunction with these services. We have academic links to Keele and Staffordshire university

Details

Date posted

11 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-7787337

Job locations

University Hospitals North Midlands NHS Trust

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

A detailed job description and the main responsibilities are outlined within the job pack which can be found attached under supporting documents.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A detailed job description and the main responsibilities are outlined within the job pack which can be found attached under supporting documents.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration
  • Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview, CESR or European Community Rights

Desirable

  • An appropriate higher surgical qualification

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • Extensive experience in managing complex spine trauma as part of a major trauma service
  • Evidence of completion of approved fellowship training in the appropriate sub specialty
  • Candidates must have experience in the management of complex elective spinal surgery
  • ATLS/ European Trauma/ or equivalent Trauma Course in last four years

Desirable

  • Evidence of managing independent operating lists / Previous experience at Consultant or Fellow level

Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working

Essential

  • Experience of post graduate and undergraduate teaching and training at an appropriate level.

Desirable

  • Demonstrable ability to work as a key member of a team and lead the team when necessary.
  • Experience of supervising specialist / core and foundation trainees

Academic Achievements, Research Publications

Essential

  • Effective participation in clinical audit
  • Ability to appraise scientific literature critically

Desirable

  • Publications in clinical journals

Management and Administrative Experience

Essential

  • Management of clinical service

Desirable

  • Experience of Audit Management

Personal attributes

Essential

  • Work independently
  • Good communication skills
  • Team skills
  • Disability & Equality Awareness

Personal Circumstances

Essential

  • Live within 30 minutes of base.
  • To have an ability to move between hospital sites.
  • To be accessible by public telephone for on call duties.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration
  • Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview, CESR or European Community Rights

Desirable

  • An appropriate higher surgical qualification

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • Extensive experience in managing complex spine trauma as part of a major trauma service
  • Evidence of completion of approved fellowship training in the appropriate sub specialty
  • Candidates must have experience in the management of complex elective spinal surgery
  • ATLS/ European Trauma/ or equivalent Trauma Course in last four years

Desirable

  • Evidence of managing independent operating lists / Previous experience at Consultant or Fellow level

Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working

Essential

  • Experience of post graduate and undergraduate teaching and training at an appropriate level.

Desirable

  • Demonstrable ability to work as a key member of a team and lead the team when necessary.
  • Experience of supervising specialist / core and foundation trainees

Academic Achievements, Research Publications

Essential

  • Effective participation in clinical audit
  • Ability to appraise scientific literature critically

Desirable

  • Publications in clinical journals

Management and Administrative Experience

Essential

  • Management of clinical service

Desirable

  • Experience of Audit Management

Personal attributes

Essential

  • Work independently
  • Good communication skills
  • Team skills
  • Disability & Equality Awareness

Personal Circumstances

Essential

  • Live within 30 minutes of base.
  • To have an ability to move between hospital sites.
  • To be accessible by public telephone for on call duties.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals North Midlands NHS Trust

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals North Midlands NHS Trust

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Spinal Surgeon & Clinical Lead

Mr Vinay Jasani

Vinay.Jasani@uhnm.nhs.uk

01782715444

Details

Date posted

11 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-7787337

Job locations

University Hospitals North Midlands NHS Trust

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


Supporting documents

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