We are inviting applications for a Neurosurgery Spine Fellow to join our department for a 12-month fellowship in comprehensive spinal neurosurgery.

This fellowship provides advanced training in the evaluation and management of complex spinal disorders, with extensive operative exposure including:

• Degenerative cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine disease
• Intradural and extradural spinal tumours
• Spinal infections
• Deformity and stabilization procedures
• Minimally invasive spine surgery (where applicable)

The fellow will work closely with experienced consultant neurosurgeons in a high-volume centre, gaining progressive operative responsibility and clinical independence.

The post holder will require a demonstrated interest in spine surgery and strong clinical judgement, professionalism and teamwork skills.

Opportunities

• Structured mentorship and subspecialty training
• Participation in research, audits, and academic activities
• Teaching involvement with residents and medical students
• Attendance at regional and international spine meetings (where applicable)

As part of this role, there is participation in a 1:12 resident on call rota. The post holder will be expected to work closely with our neurosurgery resident doctors and nursing teams.

Please see job description for full details.

The post holder will work alongside a team of five Complex Spinal Surgery Consultants within a high-volume tertiary spinal service. The role offers extensive exposure to advanced spinal techniques, including spinal fixation, minimally invasive and endoscopic surgery, spinal oncology, anterolateral approaches, and image-guided navigation and robotics.

Please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

This advert closes on Thursday 8 Jan 2026.