Trust Doctor - Spinal Surgery

The Leeds Spinal Unit based at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust would like to formally invite trainees who are interested to join our long-established integrated orthopaedic and neurosurgical spine unit. Three posts are available and will be based at the Leeds General Infirmary (LGI). Successful candidates are expected to commence in October 2026. The length of the post is 12 months.

Any candidate who is unavailable to work full time will be eligible to be considered for the post if such a person is appointed, modifications of the job plan will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trusts in-consultation. Salary will be the on the appropriate point on the Trust Doctor payscale.

This post is suitable for orthopaedic or neurosurgical trainees at ST3+ level. Possession of the MRCS or equivalent is essential. Salary will be at the appropriate level on the Specialist Registrar scale. The post will be based at Leeds General Infirmary.

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

For questions about this job, contact:

Peter Loughenbury, Consultant Spinal Surgeon

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Shortening Date: 1st September 2026 Interview Date: 14th September 2026

Candidates must be fully registered with the General Medical Council and hold a license to practice at the time of application.

Informal visits are encouraged and should be arranged through Mr P Loughenbury, Consultant Spinal surgeon by emailing

INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: 14th September 2026

The Spinal Unit in Leeds is a busy regional spinal unit receiving more than 120 new elective referrals per week covering a population of over 2.5 million. The post-holder will be contributing to the duties of both elective admissions and acute spinal surgery on‑call cover including supporting the regional Major Trauma Centre which is based in the LGI. The clinical work will involve managing a wide range of spinal conditions including deformity, lumbar and cervical degenerative conditions, trauma, infection and tumour.

Opportunities will also be available to gain experience in the management of spinal injuries patients at the LGI. Research work will involve a main project and there will be an expectation to achieve at least one publication in a peer reviewed journal.

Successful candidates will join a department of 12 Specialist Spinal Surgery consultants, 4 specialty trainees, four trust grade registrars (including these two posts), 8 FY doctors, and five clinical nurse specialists. Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

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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.