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Job overview
We are looking to appoint to a whole-time (10 PA) Consultant in Spinal Injuries to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust based at the Princess Royal Spinal Injuries Centre, Northern General Hospital.
We would welcome applications from candidates across the full spectrum of experience, from those who have recently completed training to those who have well-established careers.
Any candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.
Should any further vacancies arise shortlisted applicants will be considered.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will be responsible for the provision of acute management and long-term follow-up of patients admitted to the Centre. They will share equitable responsibilities with his professional colleagues and will actively contribute to the governance arrangements of the Department.
The appointee will be expected to conduct multi-disciplinary ward rounds, goal planning and outpatient clinics. They will be expected to participate in research and teaching as well as participating in a 1 in 6 on-call rota.
The successful candidate will work according to the terms and conditions of the national consultant contract.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.
The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link. You will also have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT date within six months of the date of interview.
Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.
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This advert is for Consultant in Spinal Injuries with Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Sheffield, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Rehabilitation Medicine role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 05 Jul 2026.
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