Consultant Spinal Surgeon

Job summary UHNM is looking to recruit two full time Consultant Spinal Surgeon's. In conjunction with consultant colleagues, the post holder will provide a comprehensive complex and non-complex spine surgical service to UHNM. The desired candidate will be comfortable performing decompressive and complex spinal surgery and spine emergency surgery in a major trauma setting, with an appropriate elective sub-specialty interest which will be in line with departmental requirements. The post holder will not be required to undertake any spine deformity surgery. The successful applicant should demonstrate that they have had dedicated fellowship training in spine surgery and are able to perform at consultant level in both complex and non-complex spine surgery including evidence of being able to fulfil a major trauma centre spine surgical on call commitment. The successful applicant must have current or recent Major Trauma experience at consultant or senior fellow level The successful applicant's will be expected to work across both our sites at Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital. There will also be sessions in other hospitals in the West Midlands region as partnership working in a hub and spoke model (with UHNM being the hub). Main duties of the job To work with the team to achieve local, regional and national access targets, standards of care and key performance indicators. To see new patients and patients taken from existing Consultant inpatient waiting lists for pre-operative assessment and to obtain informed consent, prior to performing surgical treatment. To review their own and other Consultants patients waiting follow up with discharge to primary care or facilitation of ongoing care in accordance with guidance issued by current local Commissioners. To provide leadership and skill in primary and revision spinal surgery. To provide specialist services in management of spinal emergencies and urgent non elective cases and provide assistance in management of major trauma patients. To manage and be responsible for continuing care of patients with spinal problems in partnership with current spinal surgeons. To lead ward management by active participation and example. To attend weekly MDT and other service and governance meetings To be active in teaching and training and research specifically for spinal conditions. To attend Regional Spine Network meetings as directed by the RSN lead. To liaise with other surgeons in respect of annual leave and study leave to ensure continued provision of service delivery. To actively engage with the British Spine Registry To participate in a 1:10 on call rota About us The Directorate includes Major Trauma, Orthopaedics, Spines and Neurosurgery. Facilities include a dedicated trauma theatre for spine surgery, dedicated elective spine surgery theatre as well as trauma and orthopaedic theatres, neurosurgery and elective orthopaedic theatres. Our screened elective orthopaedic ward at County site is exclusively used for orthopaedic and spine surgery elective patients therefore there is no risk of cancellations for emergency demand. Spines and Neurosurgery have dedicated theatre staff for each specialty at the Royal Stoke site. There is a dedicated spine trauma list Tuesday to Friday, and at weekends theatres are shared with Trauma and Neurosurgery. Trauma theatres run 7 days per week. UHNM is the Major Trauma Centre for the North West Midlands and North Wales and has an excellent reputation. The MTC serves the population of Staffordshire, South Cheshire, Shropshire and North Wales and is one of the busiest for spine and orthopaedic trauma. Details Date posted 11 September 2026 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £113,565 to £150,569 a year pa Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 205-8194827 Job locations University Hospitals North Midlands NHS Trust Newcastle Road Stoke on Trent ST4 6QG United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Please see detailed job description and person specification attached. To work with the team to achieve local, regional and national access targets, standards of care and key performance indicators. To see new patients and patients taken from existing Consultant inpatient waiting lists for pre-operative assessment and to obtain informed consent, prior to performing surgical treatment. To review their own and other Consultants patients waiting follow up with discharge to primary care or facilitation of ongoing care in accordance with guidance issued by current local Commissioners. To provide leadership and skill in primary and revision spinal surgery. To provide specialist services in management of spinal emergencies and urgent non elective cases and provide assistance in management of major trauma patients. To manage and be responsible for continuing care of patients with spinal problems in partnership with current spinal surgeons. To lead ward management by active participation an