Spinal Senior Clinical Fellow

This fellowship year will provide specialist training in adult degenerative conditions, adult deformity, revision spinal surgery, navigated spinal surgery with some exposure to primary and metastatic spinal tumours. They are expected to develop knowledge clinically and surgically over the year. The aim is to prepare the successful candidate for complex adult degenerative, deformity and revision spinal surgery at consultant level. The fellow will also develop knowledge and leadership in order to take a leading role as a Consultant in a department dealing with complex spinal conditions and their sequel, which, with altered life style, expectations and medical advances means that spinal surgeons are expected to handle increasing complex cases. The fellow will develop the communication skills and attitudes to set them up for Consultant practice in a centre of excellence to enable them to develop their skills further and train the next generation of spinal surgeons. During the fellowship, emphasis will be placed on many facets, not just the technical aspects of surgery and performance of outpatient clinics but also on leading the MDT, coordination, and management including discharge planning etc. The fellow will also collect audit data and be expected to prepare and deliver lectures at national and international meetings. They will be expected to prepare manuscripts for publication in peer review journals, based on work currently being performed and ongoing within the department.

Applicants should either have the CCT (or equivalent) or be close to obtaining it. Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) will be required. Applicants should already be experienced in spinal surgery. Demonstration of a commitment to training in spinal surgery, good communication and team working skills are essential. Other experience in the form of audit or research is desirable.

The Spinal Surgery unit at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital has one of the largest adult spinal deformity services in the UK dealing with adult degenerative conditions, revision spinal surgery and primary spinal tumours. It also provides a surgical service for children's deformity, spinal injuries, spinal infection and metastatic spinal cord compression. This particular fellowship offers exposure to a wide range of degenerative, adult deformity and revision surgery with specific reference to minimal access techniques as well as computer navigated spinal surgery. The fellowship is primarily with Mr Robert Lee. The fellowship is designed to provide skills and competencies above and beyond what is currently required to obtain a CCT in spinal surgery., At the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH), we are committed to achieving the best staff experience in the NHS. In the 2023 NHS Staff Survey, we proudly:

• Scored above the national average for the People Promises: "We are recognised and rewarded," "We are always learning," "We work flexibly," "We are a team," and for staff engagement.
• Ranked #1 among all Trusts in North and Central London for all People Promises and themes.
• Ranked #1 among all Acute Specialist Trusts for "We work flexibly."
At RNOH, we're committed to being actively anti-discriminatory and actively inclusive. We recognise our brilliant people do brilliant work, and we offer rewarding careers, no matter what their background. We continue to strive to break down barriers to be the Trust where people come together because what they do matters, makes a difference and where they can thrive. Joining our organisation means enjoying a wide range of staff benefits, including:
• 24/7 access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
• A Rewards & Recognition platform, offering opportunities to thank colleagues, send gifts, and access exclusive discounts.
• A dedicated Staff Wellbeing Hub, providing a space to relax and recharge away from the work environment.
• Salary sacrifice schemes for transport (season ticket loans, car and bike), electrical goods, and childcare
At RNOH, we are more than a workplace--we are committed to patients, to excellence and the wellbeing of our staff.