Job summary Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust has a vacancy for an Advanced Spinal Fellowship in T&O. This is for a Fixed Term 12 months contract starting August 2025 We anticipate this to be a popular post so would urge interest candidates to apply early, this post my close sooner than the advertised closing date. All applicants MUST hold a GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice in the UK. Duties and responsibilities- Indicative Job Plan Monday All day elective spin clinic. There is a weekly lunchtime clinical/radiology MDT which all consultants and trainees attend which includes aspects of audit and governance. Tuesday Am spinal clinic / pm SPA/audit research Wednesday All day theatre - elective and emergency Thursday (am) Injection lists - ad hoc Thursday (pm) Friday All day theatre - elective and emergency Independent Operating and clinic arrangements may be worked flexibly to fit in with spare operating capacity. No out-of-hours on-call commitments would be required. Extra sessions may be undertaken by mutual agreement. Main duties of the job Over the last 20 years spinal surgery has become an important part of the treatment of spinal cord injured patients at the National Spinal Cord Injuries Centre where the overall management of acute cases is undertaken by specialised spinal rehabilitation consultants. Spinal surgery in these cases is highly complex and often performed as dual consultant. Late reconstructive surgery following trauma, paralytic scoliosis and charcot spine are some examples. NSIC is the only centre that treats children and are World leaders in the management of spinal cord injury in this age range. The Fellow will be involved in the daytime on-call spinal rota with back-up of a Consultant. There is no formal out-of-hours commitment. For further information about this post and to make arrangements to visit the department please contact Ed Seel, Lead Consultant Spinal Surgeon at Edward.seelnhs.net or telephone his secretary on 01296 831836 About us What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you? As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce. Why work for us? We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect. Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve. What do we stand for? Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. Our CARE values are collaborated, aspire, respect and enable. Date posted 11 March 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £49,909 to £70,425 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 434-MSCC-329 Job locations Stoke Mandeville Hospital Mandeville Road Aylesbury HP21 8AL Job description Job responsibilities To provide high quality Medical and Surgical Care to Orthopaedics Spinal Patients under Treatment. Applications are invited from suitably qualified orthopaedic surgeons or neurosurgeons pursuing a career in spinal surgery. The post is ideally suited to an individual who has CCT and wishes to enhance experience and develop skills prior to taking up a consultant appointment.For further information on this role, please review the attached Job Description and Person Specification Documents. Job description Job responsibilities To provide high quality Medical and Surgical Care to Orthopaedics Spinal Patients under Treatment. Applications are invited from suitably qualified orthopaedic surgeons or neurosurgeons pursuing a career in spinal surgery. The post is ideally suited to an individual who has CCT and wishes to enhance experience and develop skills prior to taking up a consultant appointment.For further information on this role, please review the attached Job Description and Person Specification Documents. Person Specification Trust values Essential Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow. Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued. Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Essential MBBS or Equivalent Foundation Programme 1 Completed Registration with the GMC & Licence to practice in the UK ALS Certificate EXPERIENCE Essential Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of the patient as a central focus of care Demonstrate broad clinical skills in the management of acute medical patients Competence in basic clinical procedures Ability to prioritise clinical need Understanding of the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection Familiar with working practices in the UK COMMUNICATION & INTERPERSONAL SKILLS Essential Able to communicate effectively in written English Able to discuss treatment options with patients and carers in a way they understand Able to work on own initiative Well organised Willing to take on responsibility Ability to work as part of a team MAINTAINING CLINICAL COMPETENCE Essential Maintenance of clinical and non-clinical skills Understand the basic principles of Audit Evidence of participation in audit (Desirable) OTHER REQUIREMENTS Essential Prepared to take part in all aspects of the post Ability to travel between hospital sites Person Specification Trust values Essential Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow. Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued. Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Essential MBBS or Equivalent Foundation Programme 1 Completed Registration with the GMC & Licence to practice in the UK ALS Certificate EXPERIENCE Essential Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of the patient as a central focus of care Demonstrate broad clinical skills in the management of acute medical patients Competence in basic clinical procedures Ability to prioritise clinical need Understanding of the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection Familiar with working practices in the UK COMMUNICATION & INTERPERSONAL SKILLS Essential Able to communicate effectively in written English Able to discuss treatment options with patients and carers in a way they understand Able to work on own initiative Well organised Willing to take on responsibility Ability to work as part of a team MAINTAINING CLINICAL COMPETENCE Essential Maintenance of clinical and non-clinical skills Understand the basic principles of Audit Evidence of participation in audit (Desirable) OTHER REQUIREMENTS Essential Prepared to take part in all aspects of the post Ability to travel between hospital sites 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 Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust Address Stoke Mandeville Hospital Mandeville Road Aylesbury HP21 8AL Employer's website https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)