Clinical Fellow in Spinal Surgery

NHS Lothian; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Edinburgh is looking for a Clinical Fellow in Spinal Surgery to join the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People. The position will provide training in paediatric spinal surgery and requires completed Orthopaedic or Neurosurgical training at ST level. The role is full-time for a fixed term of 12 months, starting on January 1, 2027. Applications will be accepted online only. The closing date for applications is January 31, 2027.

Qualifications

• Must have completed Orthopaedic or Neurosurgical training at ST level or equivalent.
• Previous exposure to paediatric spinal surgery is preferred.
• Must be willing to work full-time for 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Receive training and experience in paediatric spinal surgery.
• Assist and perform spinal procedures under supervision.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and clinical governance.

Skills

Orthopaedic or Neurosurgical training at ST level

Exposure to paediatric spinal surgery

Full-time work willingness

Job description

Clinical Fellow in Spinal Surgery

Royal Hospital for Children and Young People – Reference 236378haf

NHS Lothian is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society, fully supports disabled candidates, and will make reasonable adjustments for candidates with long‑term conditions or who are neurodivergent.

Job Details

Fixed‑term, full‑time (40 hours per week) post based in Edinburgh at the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People (RHCYP). The post starts 1 January 2027 and lasts for 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Receive training and experience in paediatric and young adult deformity spinal surgery at an appropriate level.
• Assist and, where appropriate, perform spinal procedures under supervision.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, clinical governance activities, and audit processes.

Qualifications

• Completed Orthopaedic or Neurosurgical training at ST level or equivalent.
• Previous exposure to paediatric spinal surgery.
• Willingness to work full time over a 12‑month fixed term.

Contact & Application

For an informal discussion or further information please contact:

Dr Alistair Baxter, Clinical Director Surgery, Anaesthesia and Theatres, RHCYP
Mr Thanos Tsirikos, Consultant Orthopaedic and Spine Surgeon, RHCYP

Applications are accepted only through the completed online application form; CVs are not accepted. Personal information will be forwarded with the candidate number only, to ensure equal treatment of all applicants.

Closing date: 31 January 202 engagement. Late applications are not accepted and the vacancy may be closed early if a sufficient number of applications is reached.