Consultant Orthopedic Spine Surgeon

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive consultations and clinical assessments for patients with spinal disorders and injuries.

• Diagnose and manage degenerative spinal conditions, including disc herniation, spinal stenosis, and spondylolisthesis.

• Perform spinal surgical procedures, including decompression, spinal fusion, and other appropriate interventions.

• Manage spinal trauma, fractures, and complex spinal injuries.

• Evaluate and treat spinal deformities, including scoliosis and kyphosis, as appropriate to the candidate’s expertise.

• Perform minimally invasive spinal procedures and advanced surgical techniques where applicable.

• Assess patients with chronic back pain, neck pain, radiculopathy, and spinal cord compression.

• Interpret diagnostic investigations, including X-rays, CT scans, MRI, and other relevant studies.

• Develop individualised treatment plans, including conservative management and surgical intervention.

• Provide preoperative assessments, postoperative care, and long-term follow-up.

• Coordinate rehabilitation and recovery plans with physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals.

• Collaborate with neurologists, neurosurgeons, pain management specialists, and rehabilitation teams.

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and medical records.

• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and multidisciplinary meetings.

• Ensure compliance with surgical safety protocols, clinical guidelines, and institutional policies.

• Stay up to date with advances in spinal surgery, surgical technology, and evidence-based practice.

Qualifications

• Recognised specialist qualification in Orthopedic Surgery, with advanced training or fellowship in Spine Surgery.

• Recognised Tier 1 specialist qualification, including ABMS, Canadian Royal College certification, UK CCT/CCST, European Board, or an equivalent recognised qualification.

• Minimum 3–5 years of post-specialisation experience in Orthopedic Spine Surgery.

• Extensive experience managing degenerative spinal disorders, spinal trauma, and complex spinal conditions.

• Proven experience performing relevant spinal surgical procedures.

• Experience with minimally invasive spinal surgery is an advantage.

• Experience working in a hospital or multidisciplinary surgical environment.

• Eligibility for Consultant-level licensing with DHA, DOH, or MOHAP, with the appropriate specialty designation.

Required Skills

• Strong surgical expertise in Orthopedic Spine Surgery.

• Excellent diagnostic, clinical assessment, and surgical decision-making skills.

• Proficiency in spinal reconstruction and appropriate advanced surgical techniques.

• Ability to manage complex spinal cases and develop effective treatment strategies.

• Strong communication and patient counselling skills.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

• Commitment to patient safety, evidence-based practice, and continuous professional development.

Compensation

An attractive tax-free package will be offered based on the candidate’s qualifications, clinical expertise, professional experience, and background.