Locum Consultant in Spinal Injuries

Job overview

We are looking to appoint to a whole-time (10 PA) Locum Consultant in Spinal Injuries to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust based at the Princess Royal Spinal Injuries Centre, Northern General Hospital. This is a fixed term post for 12 months.

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. He/She 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, theatres and outpatient clinics. He/she 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.

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.

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