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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 maternity cover post from 6 July 2026 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.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.
Person specification
Research
Essential
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
Desirable
- Publications in Peer reviewed journals.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a licence to practise
- Substantial experience in Rehabilitation Medicine preferably with spinal injuries as a major component, or equivalent
- MRCP / MRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- MD or PhD or equivalent
- 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.
Clinical experience
Essential
- Ability to work as an independent practitioner in spinal injuries.
- Capable of providing comprehensive care to acutely injured patient with spinal cord injury including application of skull traction and reduction of cervical spine fractures.
Desirable
- Possess broad clinical experience in the field of specialised rehabilitation
- Expertise in managing pressure sores and spasticity
Personal attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix) in all interactions with MDT.
- Good written 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).
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels
Clinical governance and audit
Essential
- Experience in performing clinical audit
Desirable
- Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project
Management and Administration
Essential
- Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
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This advert is for Locum 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 Neurology role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 per annum. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed term: 12 months). The application deadline is 12 Jul 2026.
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