Senior Fellow Spinal Surgery | University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	12 Chwefror 2026
Cyflog:	Heb ei nodi
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	£73,992 per annum + London weighting (see JD for out-of-hours)
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	14 Mawrth 2026
Lleoliad:	London, WC1N 3BG
Cwmni:	University College London Hospital
Math o swydd:	Cytundeb
Cyfeirnod swydd:	7789627/309-UCLH-7459

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Senior Clinical Fellow in Complex Spinal Surgery
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH)
Location: The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London
Grade: ST7 / Post-CCT equivalent
Contract: Fixed term, up to 12 months
Start date: August 2026



UCLH invites applications for a Senior Clinical Fellow in Complex Spinal Surgery to join the Complex Spine Unit within the Department of Neurosurgery at The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, a leading international tertiary referral centre.


This fellowship is suitable for senior trainees or post-CCT surgeons seeking advanced subspecialty experience in complex spinal pathology within a high-volume, multidisciplinary academic environment.

Clinical Experience
The post offers extensive exposure to:
• Complex spinal reconstruction
• Primary and metastatic spinal tumours
• Advanced degenerative spinal disease, including spinal deformities
• Cranio-cervical junction surgery
• Minimally invasive spinal techniques

Key Responsibilities
• Participation in consultant-led operating theatre lists
• Independent performance of operating theatre lists, commensurate with experience and under appropriate consultant oversight
• Outpatient spinal clinics
• Pre- and post-operative inpatient management
• Active involvement in clinical research and audit



This post is particularly suitable for post-CCT fellows, international applicants with equivalent training, or senior registrars seeking advanced exposure prior to consultant practice.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.


We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)

• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals

• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building

• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine

• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre

• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases

• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street



We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.


We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.


For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.


Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application


Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*


* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row.


UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit: Flexible working. 


To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?



This advert closes on Thursday 26 Feb 2026

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