Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job summary
We are looking to appoint to a whole-time Consultant Neurosurgeon with an interest in Paediatric Neurosurgery & Adult Epilepsy to the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, based at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, with clinical sessions at the Sheffield Children’s Hospital. A candidate with an interest in Paediatric Neurosurgery is sought to contribute to the continued development of the service in Sheffield. The post is available from 27 January 2027.
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, together with consultant colleagues, will be responsible for the provision of adult neurosurgical services to the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and paediatric neurosurgical services to the Sheffield Children’s Hospital.
The appointee will be expected to contribute to the routine adult neurosurgical workload and the paediatric sub-specialty.
The person appointed will take his/her equal share in providing emergency cover and will be required to cover for colleagues during periods of absence. He/she will have continuing responsibility for patients in his/her care and the proper functioning of the department.
The successful candidate will work according to the terms and conditions of the new consultant contract.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Full registration (with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC).
- 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.
- Royal College of Surgeons Intercollegiate Examination in Neurosurgery or equivalent.
Desirable
- Higher degree, distinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships relevant to the post
Communication Skills
Essential
- Good oral and written communications skills
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
- Ensures value for money is considered in all that they do
- Willingness & ability to fulfil requirements of the post
- Adopts a patient-centred, professional & responsible approach to clinical practice
- Effective team member who is able to work with colleagues in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Prepared to work flexibly as required
- 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).
Management & Administration
Essential
- Attendance at a management training course.
- Ability to use a computer and the internet.
- Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS management.
Clinical Governance & Audit
Essential
- Experience in performing clinical audit.
Desirable
- Publication of audit projects
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months.
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels.
- Experience of teaching & supervising basic surgical trainees.
- Experience of teaching & supervising postgraduate trainees.
Research
Essential
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporates it into clinical practice, where appropriate.
Desirable
- Publications in refereed journals
- Ability to supervise research performed by others
Competence & Clinical Skills
Essential
- Able to provide an expert opinion in a range of conditions in neurosurgery and paediatric neurosurgery.
- Demonstrable competence in general neurosurgery paediatric neurosurgery and adult spinal surgery.
- Able to take part in emergency cover for adult & paediatric neurosurgery.
- Ability to practice evidence-based medicine.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a tertiary neurosurgical unit in the UK.
- Ability to work as an independent practitioner in the specialty covered by the post.
- Demonstrated experience in complex epilepsy surgery.
- Routine spinal surgery experience.
- Evidence of effective team working in a multi-professional environment
Desirable
- Further experience in paediatrics
Closing Date: 11 October 2026
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