Job description
Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share. Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the hospital, which can be arranged by contacting: Peter Loughenbury -
Vishal Borse
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: 5th August 2026
Why you should join our Team The Leeds Spinal Unit is looking to appoint a Spinal Fellow to the join our long established fellowship programme. These posts will be based at the Leeds General Infirmary (LGI). Start dates between February 2027. Successful candidates are to be appointed for a fixed term of 1 year and is suitable for a committed senior spinal surgical trainee who may wish to obtain extra experience in spinal surgery and has an interest in clinical research. The successful candidate will join a department of 12 Specialist Spinal Consultants, 3-4 specialty trainees, and a Clinical Nurse Specialist.
What you will bring to the role The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the departments research and clinical trials programme. A tailored training programme will be negotiated around previous experience, and professional development plans.
Candidate will be expected to take part in the Spinal on-call rota and this should not interfere with the day to day commitments of the fellowship post
Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our Trust values
The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.
We are….
Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind
Our Trust priorities
Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time
Our priorities:
People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes
Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share. Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the hospital, which can be arranged by contacting: Peter Loughenbury -
Vishal Borse
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: 5th August 2026
Why you should join our Team The Leeds Spinal Unit is looking to appoint a Spinal Fellow to the join our long established fellowship programme. These posts will be based at the Leeds General Infirmary (LGI). Start dates between February 2027. Successful candidates are to be appointed for a fixed term of 1 year and is suitable for a committed senior spinal surgical trainee who may wish to obtain extra experience in spinal surgery and has an interest in clinical research. The successful candidate will join a department of 12 Specialist Spinal Consultants, 3-4 specialty trainees, and a Clinical Nurse Specialist.
What you will bring to the role The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the departments research and clinical trials programme. A tailored training programme will be negotiated around previous experience, and professional development plans.
Candidate will be expected to take part in the Spinal on-call rota and this should not interfere with the day to day commitments of the fellowship post
Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our Trust values
The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.
We are….
Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind
Our Trust priorities
Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time
Our priorities:
People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes
Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.