Senior Clinical Fellow in Neurosurgery
Closing date: 14 July 2026
This post is aimed at a Senior Clinical Fellow who would like to gain a further period of development in the sub‑specialty of Spinal Surgery in preparation for a consultant role.
The role also gives exposure to specialist Spinal clinics and theatre lists, and the opportunity to engage in specific research and audit programs. This post has been developed to support the spinal service and increase the outpatient and inpatient capacity to meet existing demand and growth for spinal services across Coventry and Warwickshire. The post supports a 1:10 on call rota for general neurosurgery.
The training needs of the Fellow will be considered before determining the amount of time spent with different spinal consultants. The Fellow will be expected to have a specialist interest in gaining experience in spinal degenerative practice, spinal trauma, MSCC, and minimally invasive spinal surgery.
The post holder will be expected to take part in the Multi‑Disciplinary spinal meetings including weekly spinal disorder/spinal trauma MDT and weekly Tumor MDT.
The Spinal Firm has weekly MDTs and the post holder will be responsible for the coordination and participation at MDT.
The post holder will also be expected to run acute ‘hot’ spine clinics and spinal fracture clinics weekly.
The post holder should demonstrate the ability to manage appropriate clinics independently.
Main duties of the job
To provide, in collaboration with clinical colleagues, a comprehensive spinal service to patients in the Coventry and Warwickshire area. This will include ensuring that all appropriate waiting lists and waiting times are adhered to; that services are provided in an effective and efficient manner and that the principles of risk management and clinical governance are maintained at all times. Whilst this position is not a formal RCS approved fellowship, the successful applicant will be given the opportunity to work alongside the existing neuro spinal surgeons and orthopedic spinal surgeon to obtain experience and skills in a range of spinal procedures (pending RCS approval) including:
- Spinal trauma
- Spinal tumors including primary and metastatic spinal tumors
- Degenerative spinal conditions
- Minimal invasive spine surgery including image guided spinal fixation (the unit has the O Arm and is acquiring a robotic spinal platform)
- Spinal infection
- Pain procedures
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high‑quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
Job responsibilities
Management of elective and emergency spinal surgery patients admitted under their care.
Attend morning handover and radiology meetings with the wider team.
Theatre attendance and independent operating competence with level of experience including unselected emergency cases. The successful candidate will gain excellent exposure and opportunities to develop specific surgical skills in spinal surgery.
Lead daily ward rounds with junior doctors to guide the inpatient management of neurosurgical and spinal patients.
Leading spinal out‑patient clinics, assessing new referrals and follow‑up patients.
Attending, contributing and leading the weekly Spinal MDT meeting.
Undertake appropriate audits in spine under supervision of the spine team; a minimum of one completed audit is mandatory.
Provide, and develop further with clinical colleagues, spinal services for the Trust in collaboration with colleagues in all disciplines including primary and tertiary care, where appropriate, to provide an integrated service for patients. Facilitate timely discharge of patients.
Participate in the consultation service and advisory service to other clinical colleagues in other specialties within the Trust and primary care.
Participate in the development of the spinal service, treatment protocols and guidelines and the greater knowledge in the management of spinal conditions.
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with medical colleagues in other specialties and participate in regular clinical meetings and other postgraduate activities.
Participate in the on‑call rota (includes prospective cover) so that appropriate emergency services are provided out‑of‑normal working hours.
Take responsibility for the professional supervision and development of trainee doctors within the specialty.
Develop and maintain good communications with general practitioners and appropriate external agencies.
Demonstrate a firm involvement in clinical governance, risk management and clinical audit. This will include the development and maintenance of appropriate systems and practices to ensure continued safe clinical practice. Ensure attendance at appropriate governance meetings.
Ensure own practice is up‑to‑date; this will include taking responsibility for own clinical professional development and participating in the trust’s performance and annual review system.
- Share responsibility for data protection arising out of the use of computers.
Accountable for improving and complying with infection control practices.
Comply with all relevant trust policies and procedures.
Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults is your responsibility. Familiarisation with and adherence to UHCW safeguarding policies and Coventry and Warwickshire safeguarding board procedures is an essential requirement of all employees, as is participation in related mandatory training.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Meets all essential
- Meets all desirable
Training
- Medical training over and above PRHO/FY 1/Equivalent? Experience equivalent to neurosurgical ST4+ roles including ability to perform emergency neurosurgical procedures independently.
Knowledge
- Competence in the clinical skills and surgical procedures in neurosurgery. Understanding of the clinical governance process within the NHS including patient safety and clinical audits. Ability to organise and manage. Competent in basic information technology. Understanding of the concepts of management. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Further skills in information technology. Experience using NHS based systems.
Teaching/Education
- Commitment to continuing medical education (attend conferences, research/publish papers, audits, attendance at relevant meetings). Undertaken a complete audit cycle. Ability to use clinical audit to improve standards of care for patients.
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.
Address and Salary
University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire
£67,325 a year Based on basic salary of 40 hours. Extra hours & premiums apply.
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full‑time
Reference number
218–T2–SCF–8117258
Job locations
University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire
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