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Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Healthcare
  • Oxford

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  • You must have FRCS(Orth) or equivalent, completed specialist registrar training, and own 3x magnification surgical loupes. Available from March 1, 2027.
  • You will rotate between clinical teams, gaining experience in various spinal surgeries, including scoliosis, degenerative pathologies, and acute presentations across three hospital sites.

Requirements

  • Applications are invited from outstanding surgical candidates with FRCS(Orth) or equivalent for the post of Clinical Fellow, The Spinal Service, Oxford University Hospitals NHSFT, Oxford.
  • This post are suitable for surgeons who have completed their specialist registrar training (post CCT is desirable) and are seeking experience in spinal surgery prior to obtaining a consultant appointment and are available from the 1st of March 2027.
  • We expect successful candidates to have their own surgical loupes (recommended 3x magnification with extended field) when they start in post.
  • Training with the microscope will also be available.

Responsibilities

  • The Fellowship will rotate between 2 pairs of clinical teams to be discussed at interview regarding training preference. The full range of spinal surgical experience is available with surgical subspecialties including early onset scoliosis, adult deformity, all acute spinal presentations, degenerative spinal pathologies including MIS, spinal sarcoma and metastatic disease. Training and service delivery will occur across the three main OUH hospital sites.

FAQs

What is the duration of the Clinical Fellow post?

The Clinical Fellow post is for 12 months, starting from the 1st of March 2027 and ending on the 29th of February 2028.

What qualifications are required to apply for this position?

Candidates are required to have FRCS(Orth) or equivalent and should have completed their specialist registrar training. Post CCT experience is desirable.

What kind of training experience can successful candidates expect?

Successful candidates will gain experience in a full range of spinal surgical practices, including subspecialties like early onset scoliosis, adult deformity, acute spinal presentations, degenerative spinal pathologies, spinal sarcoma, and metastatic disease.

Will the Clinical Fellow rotate between different clinical teams?

Yes, the fellowship will rotate between 2 pairs of clinical teams, and preferences can be discussed during the interview.

What type of surgical equipment is expected to be owned by the candidates?

Candidates are expected to have their own surgical loupes, preferably with 3x magnification and an extended field.

Where will the training and service delivery take place?

Training and service delivery will occur across the three main hospital sites of Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Who can I contact for further details or informal visits regarding this post?

You can contact Mr. Bedansh Roy Chaudhary, Consultant Spinal Surgeon, via email at bedansh.chaudhary@ouh.nhs.uk.

What values underpin the work culture at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?

The Trust values compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement, and excellence, which collectively define the quality of care provided and the professional relationships formed with patients and colleagues.

How does the Trust approach the concept of 'Delivering Compassionate Excellence'?

'Delivering Compassionate Excellence' emphasizes putting patients at the heart of services and reflects the Trust's commitment to high-quality healthcare, as demonstrated through its various initiatives and standards.

Can I apply for this position if I am not available starting from the 1st of March 2027?

No, candidates must be available to start on the 1st of March 2027 to be considered for the position.

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Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Mission & Purpose

OXFORD UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (OUH) is a world renowned centre of clinical excellence and one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the UK. The Trust is made up of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital (which includes the Children's Hospital, West Wing, Eye Hospital, Heart Centre and Women's Centre), the Churchill Hospital and the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, all located in Oxford, and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury, north Oxfordshire. The Trust provides a wide range of clinical services, specialist services (including cardiac, cancer, musculoskeletal and neurological rehabilitation) medical education, training and research.