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Job requirements
Essential
29 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Research
Ability to critically assess published research and incorporates it into clinical practice, where appropriate.
- Qualification
Full registration (with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC).
- Qualification
Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview. If an applicant is UK trained, they must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT),or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
- Qualification
Royal College of Surgeons Intercollegiate Examination in Neurosurgery or equivalent.
- Clinical Experience
Experience of working in a tertiary neurosurgical unit in the UK.
- Clinical Experience
Ability to work as an independent practitioner in the specialty covered by the post.
- Clinical Experience
Demonstrated experience in complex epilepsy surgery.
- Clinical Experience
Routine spinal surgery experience.
- Clinical Experience
Evidence of effective team working in a multi-professional environment
- Teaching & Training
Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels.
- Teaching & Training
Experience of teaching & supervising basic surgical trainees.
- Teaching & Training
Experience of teaching & supervising postgraduate trainees.
- Communication Skills
Good oral and written communications skills
- Communication Skills
Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
- Communication Skills
Ensures value for money is considered in all that they do
- Communication Skills
Willingness & ability to fulfil requirements of the post
- Communication Skills
Adopts a patient-centred, professional & responsible approach to clinical practice
- Communication Skills
Effective team member who is able to work with colleagues in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Communication Skills
Prepared to work flexibly as required
- Communication Skills
The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC’ good medical practice (2013).
- Clinical Governance & Audit
Experience in performing clinical audit.
- Management & Administration
Attendance at a management training course.
- Management & Administration
Ability to use a computer and the internet.
- Management & Administration
Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS management.
- Competence & Clinical Skills
Able to provide an expert opinion in a range of conditions in neurosurgery and paediatric neurosurgery.
- Competence & Clinical Skills
Demonstrable competence in general neurosurgery paediatric neurosurgery and adult spinal surgery.
- Competence & Clinical Skills
Able to take part in emergency cover for adult & paediatric neurosurgery.
- Competence & Clinical Skills
Ability to practice evidence-based medicine.
- Continuous Professional Development
Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months.
Desirable
6 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Research
Publications in refereed journals
- Research
Ability to supervise research performed by others
- Qualification
Higher degree, distinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships relevant to the post
- Clinical Experience
Further experience in paediatrics
- Clinical Governance & Audit
Publication of audit projects
- Continuous Professional Development
Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Job overview
We are looking to appoint to a whole-time Consultant Neurosurgeon with an interest in Paediatric Neurosurgery & Adult Epilepsy to the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, based at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, with clinical sessions at the Sheffield Children’s Hospital. A candidate with an interest in Paediatric Neurosurgery is sought to contribute to the continued development of the service in Sheffield. The post is available from 27 January 2027.
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, together with consultant colleagues, will be responsible for the provision of adult neurosurgical services to the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and paediatric neurosurgical services to the Sheffield Children’s Hospital.
The appointee will be expected to contribute to the routine adult neurosurgical workload and the paediatric sub-specialty.
The person appointed will take his/her equal share in providing emergency cover and will be required to cover for colleagues during periods of absence. He/she will have continuing responsibility for patients in his/her care and the proper functioning of the department.
The successful candidate will work according to the terms and conditions of the new 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.
Applications from those unable, for personal reasons, to work on a whole time basis or a job share basis will be considered.
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.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Consultant Neurosurgeon-Paediatric Neurosurgery & Adult Epilepsy with Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Sheffield, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Neurosurgery role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 11 Oct 2026.
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