Consultant Spinal Surgeon: Sponsorship Available

Job summary

We are looking to appoint a Whole-Time Consultant Spinal Surgeon to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust based at the Northern General Hospital. Depending on service pressures, there may be the requirement to work offsite in the future.

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.

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.

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 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified medical practitioner
• Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a license to practice
• FRCS (Tr &Orth) or equivalent
• Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview.

Desirable

• Presentations
• Distinction, prizes, awards, scholarships, other degrees, higher degrees
• Research
• Publications

Clinical experience

Essential

• Spinal Fellowship
• Ability to work as an independent practitioner in the Spine Surgery.
• Possess broad clinical experience in the general aspects of the speciality, including evidence of sub-speciality training.

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

Essential

• Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix)
• Good oral and 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).

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Organisational ability
• Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility
• Understand and communicate intelligibly with patients
• Trustworthy and reliable

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

Essential

• Committed to and understands the principles of clinical governance
• Experience in performing clinical audit.
• Understands the principles outlined in the GMC document Good Medical Practice
• Understands the requirements of Medical Appraisal and Revalidation

Desirable

• Active involvement in a clinical governance programme

Closing Date: 28 October 2026