We offer two spinal surgical fellowship posts, each of one year duration. Typically one commencing in February and one in August of each year. Our fellowship is accredited by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
We recommend contacting us early to discuss posts as they are commonly appointed 1-2 years in advance. Visits are recommended before applying, but not mandatory.
These posts are created to provide training in all aspects of spinal surgery. The balance of the post can be adjusted depending on the requirements of the appointee. For a senior appointee advanced training in adult and paediatric spinal surgery will be available including spinal deformity as well as spinal sarcoma training. The post can also be adjusted to provide more basic training in spinal surgery.
Application process
We have just completed a recruitment round. The next fellowship position starts August 2026 with anticipated interviews in the spring of 2026.
Fellows partake in the on-call for acute spinal pathologies (tumour, fractures, infection) on a 1:5 rota. Fellows have no overnight or non-spinal on call duties.
This is a clinical fellowship but time and resources are available for research in spinal disorders. The department has several links with Newcastle University including the bioengineering laboratory. It is anticipated that fellows undertake a project that is presented and published whilst with us.
Salary
Salary will be at the appropriate point on the ST3+ scale depending on previous service (appropriate documentation will be required). There is an appropriate banding attached to the post 1B 40%. The normal arrangements will be made for superannuation payments if appropriate. For non-UK trainees the salary is typically approximately £71,000 gross (£49,000 net, minus income tax, pension and NI).
Requirements
- Highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our well integrated team.
- Previous experience of spinal surgery is essential and applicants must possess part 2 FRCS (or equivalent)
- Evidence of audit and research in spine/related fields desirable
- Non UK/EEA applicant should ensure that they are aware of recent changes to the immigration rules for Postgraduate Doctors and Dentists.
- Be clear fluent and articulate in communication in English
Example timetable
| AM | PM | |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Elective theatre | Elective theatre |
| Tuesday | Elective theatre | Elective theatre |
| Wednesday | Elective adult clinic | Research |
| Thursday | Research | |
| Friday | Spine MDT | Paediatric clinic |
| Saturday | On call 8am – 5pm on 1:5 rota | |
| Sunday | On call 8am – 5pm on 1:5 rota |
Contact
Address
Royal Victoria Infirmary
Queen Victoria Road
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 4LP
England
