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Job summary

Main area
Neurosciences & Spinal Care Services
Grade
MT05
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months (August 2025 to August 2026)
Hours
Full time - 40 hours per week
Job ref
328-NSC-MED-7404306
Employer
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The James Cook University Hospital
Town
Middlesbrough
Salary
£73,992 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
21/08/2025 23:59

Employer heading

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust logo

National Clinical Spinal Fellow

MT05

Job overview

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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

Person specification

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Essential criteria
  • • FRCS in neurosurgery or trauma and orthopaedics or equivalent

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential criteria
  • • FRCS (with log book of operations)
  • • Full Registration with the General Medical Council
Desirable criteria
  • • CCT/CESR (or working towards)

EXPERIENCE

Essential criteria
  • • Clinical experience of ST6+ registrar level work
  • • Experience of working in UK as Resident doctor
  • • Experience of clinical audit
Desirable criteria
  • • Additional experience in spinal surgery

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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.

Application numbers

Please note that this vacancy will close when we receive sufficient completed applications.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Mr Asif Alrawi
Job title
Consultant Spinal Surgeon
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01642 855811
Additional information

Mr Prasad Karpe - Consultant Spinal Surgeon (01642 850850 Ext: 55564)

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
The Recruitment Team
The Murray Building
The James Cook University Hospital
TS4 3BW
Telephone
01642 850850, ext. 57396
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