Locum Consultant in Spinal Injuries

Job summary

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.

Person Specification

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.

Research

Essential

• Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate

Desirable

• Publications in Peer reviewed journals.

Clinical governance and audit

Essential

• Experience in performing clinical audit

Desirable

• Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project

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).

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

Teaching and training

Essential

• Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels

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

Closing Date: 12 July 2026