Specialist in Spinal Surgery | Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 23 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £96,990 - £107,155 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 July 2025 |
| Location: | Luton, LU4 0DZ |
| Company: | Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7293224/418-M-TO-254 |
Summary
Applications are invited for a full-time (10 PA) Specialist in Spinal Surgery to join the dynamic and enthusiastic team at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This role is primarily based at Luton and Dunstable Hospital, with some clinical sessions at Bedford Hospital.
The spinal surgery team builds upon the current successful model and will consist of 2 Consultants and 1 Specialist, supported by a dedicated spinal coordinator and middle-grade doctors on their spinal rotation. The team will provide comprehensive spinal care, including elective spinal surgery, outpatient clinics, and diagnostic and therapeutic spinal injections.
There will be regular outpatient clinics at each site, and the appointee will participate in the weekly spinal MDT. The role also includes teaching and training intermediate grade and junior medical staff, nursing staff, and medical students. There will be a protected off-timetable day per week, as well as SPA and clinical administration time.
This is an exciting time to join the Spinal Surgery team, as we build upon good practice and performance to develop our Trust’s strategy for excellence in spinal care. Join us to make a significant impact on patient care and advance your career in a collaborative and innovative setting.
As a Specialist in Spinal Surgery at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, you will be responsible for maintaining the highest clinical standards in the management of all spinal surgery patients.
You will undertake regular outpatient clinics at both Luton and Dunstable Hospital and Bedford Hospital, further developing the joint working strategy of the unit. You will also participate in the weekly spinal MDT and undertake regular elective spinal surgery lists. Additionally, you will provide specialist spinal advice and guidance to other specialties for both outpatients and inpatients, accepting referrals where there is a realistic expectation of a surgical target.
Your role will include teaching and training intermediate grade and junior medical staff, nursing staff, and medical students. You will actively participate in departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit, and take responsibility for continuing professional development (CPD).
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job
As a Specialist in Spinal Surgery at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, you will be responsible for maintaining the highest clinical standards in the management of all spinal surgery patients.
You will undertake regular outpatient clinics at both Luton and Dunstable Hospital and Bedford Hospital, further developing the joint working strategy of the unit. You will also participate in the weekly spinal MDT and undertake regular elective spinal surgery lists. Additionally, you will provide specialist spinal advice and guidance to other specialties for both outpatients and inpatients, accepting referrals where there is a realistic expectation of a surgical target.
Your role will include teaching and training intermediate grade and junior medical staff, nursing staff, and medical students. You will actively participate in departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit, and take responsibility for continuing professional development (CPD).
This advert closes on Sunday 6 Jul 2025