Faculty / program leadership: Mohammed Madi · Roozbeh Shafafy · John Afolayan
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DECISION SUMMARY
Key facts at a glance
Eligibility
International route mentioned
Funding
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Deadline
Not published
Duration
12 months (fixed term)
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Clinical exposureTraining centres on paediatric and adult spinal deformity, set within RNOH's wider case mix: spinal tumours, infection, degenerative neck and back surgery, and spinal trauma including osteoporotic fractures. Lead-specific emphases include full-endoscopic and biportal endoscopic surgery (Madi), complex deformity, revision and computer-navigated surgery (Shafafy), and spinal tumour and minimally invasive, technology-enabled surgery (Afolayan). Fellows plan each case surgically, present at the weekly deformity MDT, and do research and audit.
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
Applicants needing Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome. The person specification refers to an NTN/CCT within 6 months, which suits UK-trained surgeons.
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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 registration with the GMC.
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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. Enhanced DBS clearance is required.
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APPLICATION TIMELINE & CONTACT
Plan the application
Application deadlineNo current deadline published in the cited evidence
Commencing dateStaggered starts. The September 2025 advert recruited fellows starting January 2026, February 2026 and April 2026. An earlier advert recruited spinal fellows for October 2025–October 2026 and October 2026–October 2027.
Application route / cycleRecruitment runs through RNOH NHS Jobs / Trac adverts. Dated: the Spinal Deformity Senior Clinical Fellow advert (posted 26 September 2025, starts January–April 2026) is closed.
FRCS with NTN in the relevant surgical specialty, within 6 months of CCT date
Applicants should have the CCT or have done (or nearly finished) a 1-year spinal fellowship
Experience in spinal surgery at SpR level, with an interest in deformity correction (adolescent and degenerative scoliosis)
Research with a higher degree desirable
Application documents
NHS Jobs / Trac online application
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
A 12-month senior clinical fellowship focused on paediatric and adult spinal deformity at RNOH Stanmore, with consultant-specific emphases in endoscopic, navigated and oncological spine surgery.
BENEFITS & SUPPORT
Published benefits and support
MDT administration, regional complex spine clinics, research and publication support, and teaching opportunities (MSc students, registrars).
HOST INSTITUTION
About Spinal Surgery Unit, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore
The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (Stanmore and Bolsover Street, central London) is the UK's largest orthopaedic hospital. It runs the UK's largest spinal deformity service and treats spinal tumours, infection, injury and metastatic cord compression.
