Job summaryThe 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 jobThe 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.About usThe 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.DetailsDate posted10 September 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary 113,565 to 150,569 a year per annum ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number303-8253873Job locationsThe Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation TrustBristol RoadNorthfieldB31 2APUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe 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. Job description Job responsibilitiesThe 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 EssentialFull GMC registration along with FRCS (orth), FRCS (SN) or equivalent higher surgical qualificationOn specialist register or within 6 months of completion CCT or CESRHave completed (at least 12 months) or be undertaking a training Fellowship in Lower Limb Arthroplasty surgery(including complex revision arthroplasty). Experience EssentialMinimum 24 months experience in spinal surgery in full breathSpinal fellowship (in progress or complete) in degenerative and oncology spinal conditionsEvidence of satisfactory level of independent operating in spinal surgeryExperience in complex revision surgery including infection and significant bone loss.Interest in research and publications Knowledge and Skill EssentialEvidence of clear commitment to delivering high quality patient care including attendance and contribution to speciality meetings. Motivation EssentialCommitted to developing spinal surgery and spinal oncology as a specialist interest Person Specification Education and Qualifications EssentialFull GMC registration along with FRCS (orth), FRCS (SN) or equivalent higher surgical qualificationOn specialist register or within 6 months of completion CCT or CESRHave completed (at least 12 months) or be undertaking a training Fellowship in Lower Limb Arthroplasty surgery(including complex revision arthroplasty). Experience EssentialMinimum 24 months experience in spinal surgery in full breathSpinal fellowship (in progress or complete) in degenerative and oncology spinal conditionsEvidence of satisfactory level of independent operating in spinal surgeryExperience in complex revision surgery including infection and significant bone loss.Interest in research and publications Knowledge and Skill EssentialEvidence of clear commitment to delivering high quality patient care including attendance and contribution to speciality meetings. Motivation EssentialCommitted to developing spinal surgery and spinal oncology as a specialist interestDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 detailsEmployer nameThe Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust AddressThe Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation TrustBristol RoadNorthfieldB31 2APUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameThe Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust AddressThe Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation TrustBristol RoadNorthfieldB31 2APUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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