Senior Fellow In Paediatric Spinal Surgery

Job overview

SENIOR SPINAL FELLOW (EQUIV. ST6+) IN SPINAL SURGERY

Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit Senior Fellows in Spinal Surgery. We have posts that will commence from August 2027 for a period of 12 months. These posts are fixed term in order to provide the successful candidates with specific training competencies in Spinal Surgery.

The aim of the posts is to provide the holders with sub‑specialty research & training in all aspects of paediatric/adolescent spinal surgery. Applicants should be looking to pursue a career in spinal surgery.

Applicants must have full registration with the GMC and fulfill the entry criteria for higher surgical training, which includes the satisfactory completion of basic surgical training (or equivalent).

Based in central London, GOSH offers flexible working, help with childcare and travel, excellent training and development opportunities and assistance with finding somewhere to live. We will conduct full criminal record checks on the successful candidate.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be assigned to a consultant once appointed and will work predominately with one/two consultants. Although it is expected that you will assist and cross cover other clinics and theatre lists as appropriate. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the timetable and duties with the current post holder and the consultants on appointment.

This timetable contains essentially all the activities currently taking place within the unit. The postholder will be encouraged to take part in all the activities offered within the department, particularly the theatre lists when clinic commitments permit.

Training received as part of the 6‑month standalone post is not recognised by the SAC for Orthopaedic Surgery. It is however equivalent in content to the complementary 6m which forms part of the 12m fellowship post which is a SAC approved post.

In addition to training provided in clinics, ward rounds and in the operating theatre, other opportunities will be provided by attendance at teaching sessions. There is an induction programme for junior staff.

Working for our organisation

We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job through a fair, open and consistent process that is free from bias and discrimination.

We are working towards becoming an anti‑racist organisation. This means creating a workplace where every colleague feels seen, heard and valued, and where racism in any form has no place. Our anti‑racism commitment is backed by action through our Anti‑Racism Statement and action plan, developed in collaboration with our REACH staff network.

We actively challenge discrimination, dismantle barriers and embed equity across all aspects of our workforce, including recruitment, progression and development. All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, health condition or employment history.

We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities or long‑term health conditions, and LGBTQ+ community members. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Our staff networks, including REACH, PRIDE, ENABLED and Women’s Networks, are active and executive supported. These employee‑led networks play a vital role in shaping an inclusive culture at GOSH and are open to all colleagues.

Together, we are building a culture where inclusion is not optional - it is essential.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This job description is intended as an outline of the areas of activity and can be amended in the light of the changing needs of the service and will be reviewed as necessary in conjunction with the post‑holder.

Please see attached job description and person spec. for details

Person specification

GOSH Culture and Values

Essential criteria

• Always welcoming
• Always helpful
• Always expert
• Always one team
• Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
• Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace
• Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential criteria

• Primary medical qualification – MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC registration (obtained by designated start date)
• MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
• ILETS if you require sponsorship via the Royal Colleges of Surgeons of Edinburgh

Desirable criteria

• Higher degree – MSc, MPhil or related discipline

Experience/Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Post FRCS Orth (or equivalent) with 6-12 months experience of Paediatric Orthopaedics
• Experience of teaching and presentingUnderstanding of principles of clinical governance
• General paediatric orthopaedics– knowledge of basic texts/conditions
• Awareness of own limitations, consulting senior colleagues appropriately
• Understanding of the clinical issues in the area of paediatric surgery

Desirable criteria

• Clinical experience in related paediatric specialties
• Published research in peer reviewed journals

Skills/Abilities

Essential criteria

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
• Ability to work under pressure in a multidisciplinary environment
• Ability to prioritise clinical needs
• Competence in all aspects of general orthopaedic management
• Computer Literacy/ IT Skills
• Ability to teach nursing and medical staff

Desirable criteria

• Involvement in an Audit Project

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