Senior Training Fellow in Spines

Senior Training Fellow in Spines (Registrar) - 2 WTE

Whilst this post is not recognised for training you will be joining our current team of 9 SpR's for the Spinal Service and 15 ST/CT lower level posts across the Trauma Directorate and have equal access to teaching.

You will participate fully in the Directorate's education programme and have the opportunity to build on your skills in the full range of trauma and orthopaedic services - including, trauma and elective theatres, fracture clinics, ward work. The post is for a fixed term contract for 12 months.

Main duties of the job

Key Areas/Tasks

• Assessment, diagnosis and management of all patients admitted to spine surgery.
• Management of all patients on the spinal surgery wards and any outlying wards (including critical care units).
• Request and review necessary investigation including imaging and blood tests.
• To be aware of hospital and departmental guidelines and ensure they are adhered to.
• To participate in outpatient elective and emergency spine clinics as rostered.
• To participate in elective and non-elective surgery as rostered.
• To participate in governance and administrative duties as required.
• Appropriate disposal of patients, either:
• Admission to inpatient facilities
• Discharge with suitable follow-up at the hospital
• Discharge to General practitioner
• Discharge with no follow-up

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands has two sites: Royal Stoke University Hospital, located in Stoke-on-Trent, and County Hospital, located in Stafford. From these hospitals we provide a full range of general acute hospital services for people living in and around Staffordshire and beyond. The Trust also provides specialised services for three million people in a wider area, including neighbouring counties and North Wales.

Our specialised services include cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, renal and dialysis services, neonatal intensive care and paediatric intensive care. We are recognised for our particular expertise in trauma, respiratory conditions, spinal surgery, upper gastro-intestinal surgery, complex orthopaedic surgery, laparoscopic surgery and the management of liver conditions. The Trust has some of the most modern operating theatres in Europe.

Flexible working requests will be considered.

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£67,325 a year

per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-8125404-A

Job locations

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Key Areas/Tasks

• Assessment, diagnosis and management of all patients admitted to spine surgery.
• Management of all patients on the spinal surgery wards and any outlying wards (including critical care units).
• Request and review necessary investigation including imaging and blood tests.
• To be aware of hospital and departmental guidelines and ensure they are adhered to.
• To participate in outpatient elective and emergency spine clinics as rostered.
• To participate in elective and non-elective surgery as rostered.
• To participate in governance and administrative duties as required.
• Appropriate disposal of patients, either:
• Admission to inpatient facilities
• Discharge with suitable follow-up at the hospital
• Discharge to General practitioner
• Discharge with no follow-up

Job responsibilities

Key Areas/Tasks

• Assessment, diagnosis and management of all patients admitted to spine surgery.
• Management of all patients on the spinal surgery wards and any outlying wards (including critical care units).
• Request and review necessary investigation including imaging and blood tests.
• To be aware of hospital and departmental guidelines and ensure they are adhered to.
• To participate in outpatient elective and emergency spine clinics as rostered.
• To participate in elective and non-elective surgery as rostered.
• To participate in governance and administrative duties as required.
• Appropriate disposal of patients, either:
• Admission to inpatient facilities
• Discharge with suitable follow-up at the hospital
• Discharge to General practitioner
• Discharge with no follow-up

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• GMC registration
• MRCS or equivalent
• ATLS/ALS/PALS provider

Desirable

• Awards/distinctions

Clinical Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Foundation and core-competencies in a surgical themed rotation or equivalent with at least 24 months of core surgical training or equivalent.
• At least 6 months experience in T&O or neurosurgery at Middle Grade level or equivalent.
• At least 6 months experience in a multiprofessional working environment
• Evidence of understanding and application of clinical care
• Able to demonstrate a knowledge of basic pre and post-operative patient management for surgical patients
• Proven participation in audit activities within the last 12 months

Desirable

• NHS experience

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• GMC registration
• MRCS or equivalent
• ATLS/ALS/PALS provider

Desirable

• Awards/distinctions

Clinical Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Foundation and core-competencies in a surgical themed rotation or equivalent with at least 24 months of core surgical training or equivalent.
• At least 6 months experience in T&O or neurosurgery at Middle Grade level or equivalent.
• At least 6 months experience in a multiprofessional working environment
• Evidence of understanding and application of clinical care
• Able to demonstrate a knowledge of basic pre and post-operative patient management for surgical patients
• Proven participation in audit activities within the last 12 months

Desirable

• NHS experience

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 .

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 .

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

Key Areas/Tasks

• Assessment, diagnosis and management of all patients admitted to spine surgery.
• Management of all patients on the spinal surgery wards and any outlying wards (including critical care units).
• Request and review necessary investigation including imaging and blood tests.
• To be aware of hospital and departmental guidelines and ensure they are adhered to.
• To participate in outpatient elective and emergency spine clinics as rostered.
• To participate in elective and non-elective surgery as rostered.
• To participate in governance and administrative duties as required.
• Appropriate disposal of patients, either:
• Admission to inpatient facilities
• Discharge with suitable follow-up at the hospital
• Discharge to General practitioner
• Discharge with no follow-up

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• GMC registration
• MRCS or equivalent
• ATLS/ALS/PALS provider

Desirable

• Awards/distinctions

Clinical Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Foundation and core-competencies in a surgical themed rotation or equivalent with at least 24 months of core surgical training or equivalent.
• At least 6 months experience in T&O or neurosurgery at Middle Grade level or equivalent.
• At least 6 months experience in a multiprofessional working environment
• Evidence of understanding and application of clinical care
• Able to demonstrate a knowledge of basic pre and post-operative patient management for surgical patients
• Proven participation in audit activities within the last 12 months

Desirable

• NHS experience