Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Trust Grade Core Trainee in Spinal Injuries
The closing date is 26 July 2026

Job Summary
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust has an exciting opportunity for a Core Trainee Doctor in Spinal Cord Injuries Rehabilitation Medicine to join their team in the worldwide renown National Spinal Injuries Centre (NSIC) the birthplace of the Paralympics. This role is for a Fixed Term contract for 12 months and is available from August/September 2026. All candidates MUST hold a FULL GMC registration with a Licence to Practice in the UK. Based at the National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, this post offers wide experience in the management of acute spinal cord injuries and comprehensive rehabilitation in an internationally renowned Centre. The Centre runs a fully structured induction programme on commencement, which has been recommended by the Royal College of Physicians to be adopted nationally by other hospitals and trusts.

About the NSIC
The NSIC is the largest spinal cord injuries unit in the UK, and is regarded as a leader in the field of Spinal cord injuries (SCI) both in the UK and world-wide. The NSIC provides a comprehensive range of rehabilitation program for patients ranging from the most acute spinal injury to Cauda Equina. As a national centre of excellence, the NSIC treats patients from across the country, many of whom have been referred by other hospital consultants for rehabilitation. Patients benefit from a team of highly specialised consultants, many of whom are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise and experience.

Main duties of the job
Summary:
Doctors will be expected to provide spinal medical care at the level of Core Trainee, including the assessment of patients' day-to-day medical needs both chronic and acute, and work with the multi-disciplinary team to provide input on the medical aspects of spinal cord injury care. Outside core working hours doctors will cover the acute adult wards (including post-surgery patients) and the children's rehabilitation ward with paediatric input. All work is based in the Centre on the Stoke Mandeville site. Day-time commitments may include ward rounds, out-patient reviews and multi-disciplinary team rounds. Please note that the rota's are currently being reviewed and therefore there may be future changes to the working schedule.

About us
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust providing community, acute and specialist care in our hospitals, community locations and in people's homes. We care for patients from across Buckinghamshire and the borders of Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire, Berkshire and Bedfordshire. We have around 6,000 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, health visitors, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff all working to deliver the best healthcare to our patients; from newborn babies to elderly people needing help to live independently at home. Visit our website for more details on our services: Apply through our website.

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
• We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

Details
Date posted: 15 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £54,499 a year per annum, plus on calls
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 434-MSPEC-108
Job locations: National Spinal Injuries Centre, Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Mandeville Road, Buckinghamshire, HP21 8AL, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
Routine Ward Work:
Examination and initial treatment of patients. Admissions to the National Spinal Injuries Centre are patients with either acute or chronic injuries, or diseases of the spinal cord (traumatic and non- traumatic). The activities will involve ward rounds with Consultant, general patient care, updating of case notes and correspondence with GPs and occasionally other bodies. It occasionally involves examination of outpatients under supervision. Regular attendance in audits and educational meetings (both within NSIC and the wider NHS Trust).

Other Clinical Work:
Assisting in the check-up and treatment of outpatients, observing and assessing patients rehabilitation process in the Occupational and Physiotherapy Department. Participation at MDT and goal-planning meetings.

Clinical Administration:
Writing up patients admission, treatment and progress notes, obtaining consent forms for operations, writing discharge summaries and To Take Out (TTOs) medicines in good time for safe discharge of patients.

Teaching: Please see Job Description

Research:
There are opportunities for conducting research after discussion with the relevant supervising consultant and spinal tutor it is strongly encouraged. Support will be provided to prepare publications, and attendance at conferences (e.g. International Spinal Cord Society) is also supported.

Audit:
The attendance at the monthly medical audit meetings is compulsory, as is the monthly audit, which takes place in the Centre. SHOs are required to carry out an audit project and present the results during their assignment.

Communication Organisation:
You are required to play an active role as a member of a multidisciplinary team, updating all members of the team regularly on your patients condition.

Mandatory/ Statutory training:
You are required to complete your trust mandatory training and to keep it up to date All Applicants MUST hold a full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice in the UK

Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential

• MB, BS or Equivalent
• Completed ALS/ATLS course

Experience
Essential

• Completion of FY1 competencies or equivalent
• Completion of FY2 competencies or equivalent
• Experience in A&E
• Experience in Acute Medicine

Other Requirement
Essential

• Full GMC Registration with Licence to practice in the UK

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential

• Ability to demonstrate organisational skills and organise own time effectively
• Ability to interact with all the members of a multi-disciplinary team
• Communication skills training
• Good spoken and written English
• Communication skills should be highly developed
• Evidence that candidate has completed an audit/understanding of audit

TRUST VALUES
Essential

• Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
• Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
• Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued.
• Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address: National Spinal Injuries Centre, Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Mandeville Road, Buckinghamshire, HP21 8AL, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

For questions about the job, contact:
Consultant in Spinal Injuries and Co-Clinical Lead
Mr Wail Ahmed
Email: wail.ahmed2@nhs.net
Phone: 01296838950