Job summary
- Main area
- Spinal Surgery
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 303-8253873-B
- Employer
- The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Northfield
- Salary
- £113,565 - £150,569 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 08/10/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant Spinal Oncology Surgeon
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Job overview
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital is seeking to recruit a Substantive Consultant Spinal Oncology Surgeon to maintain capacity and improve delivery of high-quality spinal surgery to spinal oncology patients referred from General Practitioners, spinal triage services, and other secondary or tertiary care providers.
The spinal department at The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital (ROH) is currently made up 13 consultant spinal surgeons supported by registrars, advanced nurse practitioners, extended scope physiotherapists, and Resident doctors. This post is to increase capacity.
The individual appointed to the post will have competed orthopaedic or neurosurgical training and have completed (or be undertaking) a training fellowship in spinal surgery, with particular interest in adult degenerative and surgical oncological conditions of the spine. There is no requirement to lead on spinal deformity cases but assistance may be sought as required.
Interview Date - 03/11/2026.
Main duties of the job
The on-call rota includes 11 of the 13 surgeons and runs 24 hours a day. The on-call referrals are managed through an electronic referral system (ReferAPatient) in line with regional and national guidelines and include secondary, tertiary, and quaternary level referrals. Poly-trauma in the West Midlands region is in line with the Trauma Networks which are managed by regional Major Trauma Centres. Mono-trauma to the spine can be referred to The ROH for ongoing management. This is less frequent that poly-trauma. Trauma is managed in line with Regional Spinal Network (RSN) guidelines. The spinal on-call rota is separate to the rest of the hospital and does not cover orthopaedic patients with non-spinal conditions.
Working for our organisation
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.
Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.
The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.
We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.
The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.
If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The department undertakes a very comprehensive range of spinal surgical procedures throughout the spine including different approaches to the spine. We have access to modern facilities including operative beds, microscopes, intra operative 3D imaging, navigation, and spinal endoscopy equipment. The post holder will be joining several colleagues with a predominantly oncology focus to make the most of these facilities for the betterment of patient care.
A weekly MDT meeting is held to review all spinal oncology cases. The MDT consists of a group of medical experts from all areas of cancer care who work together to decide the best treatment plan. The MDT can include medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and spinal surgical oncologists. Other specialists may be a part of the board as well. The members of the MDT provide diverse perspectives that help to deliver the best care possible to patients on the care pathway.
Please see attached the Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full GMC registration
- FRCS(T&O), FRCS (SN) or equivalent higher surgical qualification
- On specialist register or within 6 months of completion CCT or CESR
Desirable criteria
- Distinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships Other degrees (MSc, MD, PhD)
- Relevant research and publications to the post
Experience & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Minimum 12 months Consultant experience in the treatment of primary spinal bone tumours
- Spinal fellowship in degenerative and oncology spinal conditions
- Experience of spinal surgery in its full breadth
- Evidence of satisfactory level of independent operating in spinal surgery
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of relevant research
- Experience of minimally invasive spinal surgery
- Experience of navigated or robotic spinal surgery
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Co-operative
- Good team member and able to work flexibly
- Must show leadership qualities
- Numerate and able to contribute to management issues
- Focused on patient outcomes and experience
Desirable criteria
- Management and leadership skills
Motivation
Essential criteria
- Must be committed to oncology spinal surgery as a specialist interest
- Committed to higher surgical training and undergraduate teaching
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Philippa Vernon
- Job title
- Clinical Service Support Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0121 685 4000
- Additional information
For further information please contact Mr Simon Hughes Consultant Spinal Surgeon and Clinical Lead Spinal Oncology via switchboard.
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