Consultant Spinal Surgeon

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Job overview

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.

Working for our organisation

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.

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 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.

Person specification Qualifications

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

Clinical experience

• 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.
• Evidence of participation or enthusiasm for audit

Research

• Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
• Publications in Peer reviewed journals.
• Understanding of the issues surrounding clinical research

Continuous Professional Development

• Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
• Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio

Personal attributes

• 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

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

Teaching and training

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

Management and Administration

• Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS management.

Clinical governance and audit

• 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
• Active involvement in a clinical governance programme

Please note that in order to comply with the UK Government's rules on Skilled Worker sponsorship, any applicants who do not meet the eligibility requirements or concessions on salary thresholds under the Skilled Worker visa will not be eligible to receive sponsorship from the Trust. Please keep this in mind when submitting your application. Further details on these concessions, and who qualifies for them, can be found here .

Candidates are advised to read the attached guidance on using AI technology. W hen you complete your application, you are required to declare that the information in your application form is true and complete. The personal statement is exactly that; personal.

The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Should you require any assistance in applying for the position please contact the General or Medical Human Resources Departments on the number identified on the NHS Jobs page for the organisation.

Job Share applicants are welcome for all full time posts unless indicated but cannot be guaranteed. In addition for Fixed Term Contracts, internal secondments may be considered, please seek the approval of your current line manager before applying for the position.

All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken.

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Mr Amjid Ali Job title Clinical Director Email address Telephone number Additional information

Mr Joe Moran
Interim Operations Director
Northern General Hospital
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust
Herries Road
Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust S7 5AU
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Northern General Hospital
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