Locum Consultant in Thoracic Surgery

Job overview

This advert closes on Friday, 22/05/2026 at 4:00 PM.

We are looking to appoint a whole time (10 PA) Locum Consultant Thoracic Surgeon for a period of 3 months within Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust based at the Northern General Hospital campus.

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, together with Consultant colleagues be responsible for the provision of the Thoracic Surgery service.  He/she will work closely with Consultant colleagues to provide an elective service and partake in the emergency cover rota.  In addition to the main clinical duties at the Northern General Hospital the post holder will provide an advisory and consultative service to medical and surgical colleagues within the catchment area of the Sub-Regional Unit.

Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.

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.