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South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

National Clinical Spinal Fellow

The closing date is 21 August 2025

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Job summary

Applications are invited for the above post based at The James Cook University Hospital to commence immediately until mid August 2026.

South Tees Trust is one of the largest in the country and provides a comprehensive range of medical and surgical specialities. This is a joint post based at The James Cook University Hospital between Orthopaedic Spinal Surgery and Neurosurgery and in association with the Regional Spinal Cord Injuries Centre.

Main duties of the job

The post will provide training in all aspects of spinal surgery in a unit with an active research programme. The Spinal Surgery service comprises of four Neurosurgeons and four Orthopaedic Spinal Surgeons. The service operates within the context of a major trust with full back up including a Level 1 Trauma Centre, Regional Complex Spinal Hub, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cancer Centre, Plastic Surgery and Neurophysiological Services.

Adequate UK clinical experience and MRCS qualification are highly desirable.

The ideal candidate would be an enthusiastic keen learner and team worker who is willing to work in a busy spinal team, have more exposure to complex spinal surgery and to be ready to have a job plan at different hospitals/ centres.

About us

The Trust is situated in the North East of England, close to the North Yorkshire Moors.

The quality of life for professionals and their families in the North East of England is good with easy access to attractive countryside and beaches, a choice of highly rated schools and good travel access to the north and Scotland, the Lake District or the south by road, rail or air.

Details

Date posted

07 August 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£73,992 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

328-NSC-MED-7404306

Job locations

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Essential

  • oFRCS in neurosurgery or trauma and orthopaedics or equivalent

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

  • oFRCS (with log book of operations)
  • oFull Registration with the General Medical Council

Desirable

  • oCCT/CESR (or working towards)

EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • oClinical experience of ST6+ registrar level work
  • oExperience of working in UK as Resident doctor
  • oExperience of clinical audit

Desirable

  • oAdditional experience in spinal surgery
Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Essential

  • oFRCS in neurosurgery or trauma and orthopaedics or equivalent

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

  • oFRCS (with log book of operations)
  • oFull Registration with the General Medical Council

Desirable

  • oCCT/CESR (or working towards)

EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • oClinical experience of ST6+ registrar level work
  • oExperience of working in UK as Resident doctor
  • oExperience of clinical audit

Desirable

  • oAdditional experience in spinal surgery

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.

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.

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

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Spinal Surgeon

Mr Asif Alrawi

asif.alrawi@nhs.net

01642855811

Details

Date posted

07 August 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£73,992 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

328-NSC-MED-7404306

Job locations

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW


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