Senior Spinal Clinical Fellow
The closing date is 30 January 2026
Job summary
The fellowship posts will commence in August 2026 for 12 months full time. There is 1 fellowship post, which will be a combined paediatric and adult spinal fellowship 6 months at Alder Hey and 6 months at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic hospital, Oswestry. Clinical fellows must have completed orthopaedic or neurosurgical residency. The successful applicant would be expected to provide cover at a senior trainee level. The fellow is allocated a specific job plan which combines both outpatient and theatre activity.
Experience is likely to involve a wide variety of complex spinal reconstruction. In the paediatric sector all aspects of thoracic, lumbar and lumbosacral spinal deformity is covered.
Research time is provided within the week and the successful candidate would be expected to produce work for presentation and publication during the tenure.
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Main duties of the job
Outpatient Attendances
The trainee will attend spinal outpatient clinics and neuromuscular combined spinal clinics.
Ward RoundsThe trainee will lead the daily spinal ward round and coordinate aftercare of spinal patients, delegating appropriately.
Operations and Investigative ProceduresThe trainee will, under supervision, operate upon the various conditions listed above and once satisfactorily trained independently too. He or she will also carry out, under supervision as necessary, investigative procedures of these conditions. The trainee will be involved in theatre work for a minimum of two whole days per week. He / she will be encouraged to attend other theatre sessions to maximise the surgical exposure and experience.
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About us
As one of Europe's biggest and busiest children's hospitals, at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, we treat everything from common illnesses to highly complex and specialist conditions.In addition to our main hospital site, we offer paediatric services at a number of community sites and hold local clinics across Merseyside, Cumbria, Shropshire, Wales and the Isle of Man. We also provide specialist inpatient care for children with complex mental health needs in our recently relocated and newly opened state of the art facility.
Alder Hey has a thriving research portfolio and leads research into children's medicines, infection, inflammation and oncology. We are becoming recognised as one of the world's leaders in children's healthcare and research. We contribute to public health, lead cutting-edge research and teach the next generation of children's specialists. Alongside this is ourInnovation Hub, a dedicated space where clinicians and industries can come together to create new products and technologies.
We know that a children's hospital is different and that our job is more than just treating an illness. To us, every child is an individual. As well as giving them the very best care, we set out to make them feel happy, safe and confident as they play, learn and grow. At Alder Hey we are here to look after a child and their family and that includes mums, dads, brothers and sisters.
Details
Date posted
16 January 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£65,048 to £73,992 a year (Nodal point 4: ST4-8)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
411-SUR-26-7693018
Job locations
Alder Hey Children's hospital / The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital
Liverpool/Oswestry
L14 5AB
Employer details
Employer name
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Alder Hey Children's hospital / The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital
Liverpool/Oswestry
L14 5AB
Employer's website
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