Job summary
The Leeds Spinal Unit based at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust would like to formally invite trainees who are interested to join our long-established integrated orthopaedic and neurosurgical spine unit. Three posts are available and will be based at the Leeds General Infirmary (LGI). Successful candidates are expected to commence in October 2026. The length of the post is 12 months. The closing date is 21 August 2026.

Any candidate who is unavailable to work full time will be eligible to be considered for the post; if such a person is appointed, modifications of the job plan will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trusts in-consultation. Salary will be the on the appropriate point on the Trust Doctor payscale.

Main duties of the job
This post is suitable for orthopaedic or neurosurgical trainees at ST3+ level. Possession of the MRCS or equivalent is essential. Salary will be at the appropriate level on the Specialist Registrar scale. The post will be based at Leeds General Infirmary.

About us
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time.

Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care.

We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page.

Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

Details
Date posted: 04 August 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £76,582 a year
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 001749
Job locations: Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3EX, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
For questions about this job, contact:
Name: Peter Loughenbury
Position: Consultant Spinal Surgeon
Email: p.loughenbury@nhs.net
Phone number: Shortlisting Date: 1st September 2026
Interview Date: 14th September 2026

Trust Doctor - Centre for Neuroscience
Candidates must be fully registered with the General Medical Council and hold a license to practice at the time of application.

Informal visits are encouraged and should be arranged through Mr P Loughenbury, Consultant Spinal surgeon by emailing p.loughenbury@nhs.net.

INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: 14th September 2026

Why you should join our Team
The Spinal Unit in Leeds is a busy regional spinal unit receiving more than 120 new elective referrals per week covering a population of over 2.5 million. The post-holder will be contributing to the duties of both elective admissions and acute spinal surgery on-call cover including supporting the regional Major Trauma Centre which is based in the LGI.

The clinical work will involve managing a wide range of spinal conditions including deformity, lumbar and cervical degenerative conditions, trauma, infection and tumour. Opportunities will also be available to gain experience in the management of spinal injuries patients at the LGI. Research work will involve a main project and there will be an expectation to achieve at least one publication in a peer reviewed journal.

What you will bring to the role
Successful candidates will join a department of 12 Specialist Spinal Surgery consultants, 4 specialty trainees, four trust grade registrars (including these two posts), 8 FY doctors, and five clinical nurse specialists

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
Our Trust values
The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are….

• Responsible
• Open and Honest
• One Team
• Kind

Our Trust priorities
Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities:

• People
• Improvement and Innovation
• Partnerships
• Outcomes

Sponsorship Eligibility
To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

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.

Employer details
Employer name: Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address: Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3EX, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website