Consultant Spinal Surgeon

The appointee will, together with Consultant colleagues be responsible for the provision of elective and emergency spinal surgery services at the Northern General Hospital site. The appointee will also hold an Honorary Consultant position at the Sheffield Children's Hospital to allow for the on-call management of paediatric spinal cases as necessary.

The successful candidate will work according to the terms and conditions of the national consultant contract.

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

The candidate should be on the GMC Specialist Register, or within 6 months of obtaining this. Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months of the date of the 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.

Located on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one of the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than a third of the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside. Its central location and excellent transport links also means it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an award winning and internationally recognised team, with a focus on innovation, research and high quality care, as well as family friendly working, and we are keen to discuss with individuals about how we can support their ambitions.

Qualifications

Desirable: - Presentations; - Distinction, prizes, awards, scholarships, other degrees, higher degrees; - Research; - Publications

Clinical experience

Desirable: - Computer skills; - Evidence of participation or enthusiasm for audit; - Management skills; - Previous experience at consultant level

Research

Essential: - Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate

Desirable: - Publications in Peer reviewed journals.; - Understanding of the issues surrounding clinical research

Continuous Professional Development

Essential: - Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months

Desirable: - Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio

Personal attributes

Knowledge and Skills

Desirable: - Initiative; - Reflective learning

Teaching and training

Essential: - Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels.

Management and Administration

Essential: - Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS management.

Clinical governance and audit

Desirable: - Active involvement in a clinical governance programme