Job overview

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust has a vacancy for an Advanced Spinal Fellowship in T&O. This is for a Fixed Term 12 months contract available from September 2026

We anticipate this to be a popular post so would urge interest candidates to apply early, this post my close sooner than the advertised closing date.

All applicants MUST hold a GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice in the UK. 

Duties and responsibilities- Indicative Job Plan

Independent Operating and clinic arrangements may be worked flexibly to fit in with spare operating capacity.

No out-of-hours on-call commitments would be required. Extra sessions may be undertaken by mutual agreement.

Main duties of the job

Over the last 20 years spinal surgery has become an important part of the treatment of spinal cord injured patients at the National Spinal Cord Injuries Centre where the overall management of acute cases is undertaken by specialised spinal rehabilitation consultants. Spinal surgery in these cases is highly complex and often performed as dual consultant. Late reconstructive surgery following trauma, paralytic scoliosis and charcot spine are some examples. NSIC is the only centre that treats children and are World leaders in the management of spinal cord injury in this age range.

The Fellow will be involved in the daytime on-call spinal rota with back-up of a Consultant. There is no formal out-of-hours commitment.

For further information about this post and to make arrangements to visit the department please contact Ed Seel, Lead Consultant Spinal Surgeon at [email protected] or Mr Stuart Blagg  Consultant Spinal Surgeon  at [email protected] or telephone their secretary on 01296 831836

Working for our organisation

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.  

We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

 Why work for us?

We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.

As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.

Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve. 

 What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.

Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

Our CARE values are collaborated, aspire, respect and enable.