Applications are invited for the above post, available from August 2025 for a period 12 months. 

This post is aimed at senior trainees (post-FRCS) who wish to gain further experience in the subspecialty of Spinal surgery.  The post will be based at the Elective Orthopaedic Unit at Woodend Hospital, Aberdeen.  You will be given ample opportunity to develop your surgical and clinical skills, as well as protected time for audit and research.  There are no on-call requirements for these posts, although participation in the trauma on-call rota may be available on request at nearby Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.

It is anticipated that the successful candidate will work closely with two of our Spinal Consultants. Opportunities for independent operating may be available to suitably qualified candidates.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the UK health system.

This post does not have educational approval from the Postgraduate Dean and will not be recognised for training.

Full registration with a licence to practise with the GMC is required. (licence to practise must be in place prior to starting in post).  For more information visit www.gmc-uk.org 

Informal enquiries can be made to Mr S Baliga, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, on 01224 556516.

Please note that this post may close early due to volume of applications.

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