Consultant Spine Surgeon

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and surgical management of spinal disorders.

• Manage complex spinal conditions and develop individualized treatment plans.

• Perform advanced spinal surgical procedures in accordance with clinical indications and best practices.

• Manage patients with degenerative, traumatic, congenital, and complex spinal conditions.

• Evaluate patients with cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine disorders.

• Perform appropriate neurological, musculoskeletal, and spinal examinations.

• Interpret and integrate relevant imaging and diagnostic investigations, including MRI and CT scans.

• Assess patients for both surgical and non-surgical treatment options.

• Coordinate patient care with neurosurgery, orthopaedics, neurology, pain management, rehabilitation, and other relevant specialties.

• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient management.

• Provide pre-operative counselling and clearly explain diagnosis, treatment options, risks, and expected outcomes to patients and families.

• Provide post-operative care and monitor patient recovery and treatment outcomes.

• Manage complications and provide appropriate follow-up care.

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

• Participate in clinical governance, audit, quality improvement, and patient safety initiatives.

• Contribute to the development and improvement of advanced spine services.

• Support teaching, training, and mentoring of junior doctors and medical staff where required.

Qualifications

• Tier 1 qualification, including UK CCT/CCST, American Board, Canadian Royal College certification, German Board, or an equivalent recognised qualification.

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

• Extensive experience in the surgical management of complex spinal conditions.

• Proven experience in advanced spinal surgical procedures.

• Experience managing degenerative, traumatic, and complex spinal disorders.

• Subspecialty expertise in areas such as minimally invasive spine surgery, complex spine surgery, spinal trauma, or deformity surgery is highly desirable.

• Eligibility for Consultant-level licensing with DHA, DOH, or MOHAP.

Required Skills

• Advanced clinical and surgical expertise in Spine Surgery.

• Strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills.

• Extensive experience managing complex spinal conditions.

• Expertise in advanced spinal surgical techniques.

• Strong understanding of spinal anatomy, pathology, and surgical indications.

• Ability to develop individualized and evidence-based treatment plans.

• Excellent patient counselling and communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

• Strong clinical judgement and problem-solving skills.

• Commitment to patient safety and high-quality surgical care.

• Strong clinical governance, teaching, and service development skills.

Compensation

A premium tax-free package will be offered based on the candidate’s qualifications, clinical expertise, surgical experience, subspecialty expertise, and professional background.