About this role
Job summary
Full-time Consultant Spinal Surgeon with a responsibility in adult spines and paediatric spinal deformity for Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The Locum Consultant Spinal Surgeon role at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust offers a unique and exciting opportunity to join an internationally renowned, multidisciplinary team at the forefront of Spinal Surgical care. You'll provide expert clinical leadership across a diverse caseload, including the management of acute spinal emergencies as well as complex tertiary-level elective cases within a specialist regional service catering to a population of over six million. The role demands advanced clinical skills, a collaborative spirit, and a passion for teaching, research, and service development. At NUH, you'll benefit from a vibrant academic environment, strong professional support, and the chance to make a real difference to patients and families across the East Midlands and beyond. Join us and be part of an ambitious, innovative team dedicated to delivering outstanding care and driving continuous improvement.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will deliver expert clinical and surgical care to children with spinal pathology, managing long-term conditions such as Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). They will lead inpatient and outpatient services, and provide specialist advice to our patients and partners across Nottinghamshire as well as our allied hospitals across the East Midlands . The role also involves teaching and supervising junior staff, contributing to clinical governance, audit, and research, and working closely within a multidisciplinary team to drive service development. We are looking for a consultant with advanced (Fellowship-trained) clinical skills in the management of trauma, spinal oncology, as well as a strong foundation in the management of degenerative conditions and paediatric spinal deformity.
This role will initially mostly cover paediatrics. At time of appointment, clinic and operating sessions will be children's only, with opportunity to integrate with the wider surgical and multidisciplinary team at MDT sessions. On-call duties support both paediatric and adult patients. This will be reviewed and remaining within a 10PA job plan, the role is expected to be split further between adult and paediatric services as the service demands change.
About us
The Spinal Surgery team at Nottingham University Hospitals is a dynamic, highly skilled group of consultants, Royal College Fellows, advanced practitioners, specialist nurses and allied health professionals dedicated to delivering outstanding care across both the adult and paediatric population. The atmosphere is collaborative, supportive, and innovative, with a strong ethos of teamwork and mutual respect. The team values open communication, continuous learning, and shared responsibility, ensuring everyone's contribution is recognised. As part of a leading teaching hospital, you'll benefit from excellent professional development opportunities, involvement in cutting-edge research, and a vibrant academic environment. As the spinal unit plays host to a Royal College of Surgeons Fellowship programme, and a recognised AO and European Spinal Centre of excellence, the successful applicant will also be expected to play an integral part in the training, mentorship and career development of an elite group of senior fellows from all over the world.
Job description Job responsibilities
Detailed Job Description and Person Specification documents are attached which will describe the job and its main responsibilities.
This role will initially mostly cover paediatrics. At time of appointment, clinic and operating sessions will be children's only, with opportunity to integrate with the wider surgical and multidisciplinary team at MDT sessions. On-call duties support both paediatric and adult patients. This will be reviewed and remaining within a 10PA job plan, the role is expected to be split further between adult and paediatric services as the service demands change.
Person Specification
Skills Essential
Ability to deliver the duties outlined in the person spec and job description
Professional Registration Essential
Full GMC registration Eligible to be included on the Specialist Register CCT expected within 6 months of interview date To have completed at least two-year post CCT fellowship in complex and spinal deformity correction surgery
Desirable
Higher academic degree Publications in reputable spinal journals Experience as a consultant Spinal Surgeon in complex as well as deformity surgery in the UK with experience in minimally invasive and navigation surgery.
Clinical Skills/Experience Essential
Advanced training in the surgical management of complex adult and spinal deformity surgery Evidenced technical skills in the management of spinal emergencies (tumour and trauma) as described in the job description. Able to produce a validated logbook that confirm breadth and specialised spinal surgical exposure Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals.
Desirable
Specific training in communication skills Specific training in patient safety and/or human factors
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential
Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards
Management Skills Essential
Able to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for service development/ delivery. Able to delegate appropriately. Able to work in a team
Desirable
Higher management degree or qualification or training Experience of change management
Personal Skills/Qualities Essential
Able to work flexibly in a changing health service Able to use the Trust's IT support systems
Teaching, Audit & Research Essential
Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit. Able to teach and support junior staff effectively.
Desirable
Original Research Publications Higher teaching degree or qualification or training
Practical Requirements Essential
Ability to travel between City Hospital Campus and Queen's Medical Centre campus Evidence of Level 3 Safeguarding Children (Paediatric positions only)
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 (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address Queen's Medical Centre
Derby Road
Nottingham
NG7 2UH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)