Faculty / program leadership: Stewart Tucker · Mark Harris
Profile completeness88%
Comprehensive · Missing funding
DECISION SUMMARY
Key facts at a glance
Eligibility
International route mentioned
Funding
Not published
Deadline
8 October 2026
Duration
12 months (fixed term). The advert also mentions a 6-month standalone post, which the SAC for Orthopaedic Surgery does not recognise for training.
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Clinical exposureSub-specialty research and training in all aspects of paediatric and adolescent spinal surgery. The fellow works mainly with one or two consultants and cross-covers clinics and theatre lists. The spinal fellow presents at the monthly spinal MDT (patients from the spinal investigation day) and at morbidity and mortality meetings.
Participation levelClinical participation and hands-on restrictions must be confirmed directly with the host.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK
Can an international surgeon apply?
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International applicants
International applicants are considered: the advert welcomes applicants needing Skilled Worker sponsorship and mentions IELTS for sponsorship via RCS Edinburgh.
?Confirm directly with host
Clinical role
Clinical or combined training pathway; exact duties remain appointment-specific. Hands-on participation and operative restrictions are not explicitly published.
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Medical registration
Full GMC registration obtained by the designated start date.
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Language
No formal language requirement is published by the cited source.
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Visa or work authorisation
Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome. Overseas applicants must supply criminal record certificates.
DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY86% of core application fields verifiedChecked 3 Oct 2026 · Next scheduled editorial review: 2027-04-01
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APPLICATION TIMELINE & CONTACT
Plan the application
Application deadline8 October 2026
Commencing dateFrom August 2027
Application route / cycleRecruitment runs through NHS Jobs / Trac. The current advert was posted 28 September 2026 for posts starting August 2027.
Primary medical qualification (MBBS or equivalent)
Full GMC registration by the designated start date
Post-FRCS Orth (or equivalent) with 6–12 months of paediatric orthopaedic experience
Meets the entry criteria for higher surgical training (satisfactory completion of basic surgical training or equivalent)
Experience of teaching and presenting; published research desirable
IELTS if sponsorship is required via the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
Application documents
NHS Jobs / Trac online application
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
A 12-month senior fellowship in paediatric and adolescent spinal surgery at GOSH, covering clinical training and research across the spinal deformity service.
BENEFITS & SUPPORT
Published benefits and support
GOSH lists flexible working, help with childcare and travel, training and development opportunities, and help finding accommodation. The advert says the 12-month fellowship post is SAC-approved.
ACCOMMODATION & RELOCATION
Published housing information
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Accommodation is mentioned in the published funding or benefits information: GOSH lists flexible working, help with childcare and travel, training and development opportunities, and help finding accommodation. The advert says the 12-month fellowship post is SAC-approved.
HOST INSTITUTION
About Orthopaedic & Spinal Surgery, Great Ormond Street Hospital
Great Ormond Street Hospital is a national paediatric tertiary centre in central London. Its orthopaedic and spinal surgery department treats complex paediatric and adolescent spinal deformity.
