Closing date: 05 July 2026
Consultant in Spinal Injuries
We are hiring a whole‑time (10 PA) Consultant in Spinal Injuries for Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, based at the Princess Royal Spinal Injuries Centre, Northern General Hospital.
Applications are welcome from candidates across the full spectrum of experience, from recently completed training to those with well‑established careers. Applicants who cannot work full‑time for personal reasons may also apply; modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis in consultation with the Trust and 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 for patients admitted to the Centre. Equitable responsibilities will be shared with professional colleagues, and the appointee will actively contribute to departmental governance.
Key clinical duties include conducting multi‑disciplinary ward rounds, goal planning and outpatient clinics. The appointee is expected to participate in research and teaching, and to be part of a 1 in 6 on‑call rota.
The successful candidate will work under the terms and conditions of the national consultant contract.
Job responsibilities
Refer to the supporting job description and person specification which outline an indicative job plan.
The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice, be entered on the specialist register of the GMC, or have a CCT date within six months of the date of interview. Non‑UK/EEA applicants should be aware of recent changes to the Immigration rules. The Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.
Qualifications
* 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
* Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months of the interview; UK trained applicants must also hold a CCT/CESR or be within six months of award
* MD or PhD or equivalent
Clinical experience
* Ability to work as an independent practitioner in spinal injuries
* Capacity to provide comprehensive care to acutely injured patients with spinal cord injury and their long‑term rehabilitation needs
* Broad clinical experience in specialised rehabilitation
* Expertise in managing pressure sores and spasticity, including troubleshooting of intrathecal drug infusion systems
Research
* Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
* Publications in peer‑reviewed journals
Teaching and training
* Experience teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels
Continuous Professional Development
* Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
* Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Management and Administration
* Understanding of NHS Management systems and structures
Clinical governance and audit
* Experience performing clinical audit
* Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project
Personal attributes
* Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
* Demonstrates skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking English sufficient for effective communication about medical topics, consistent with GMC good medical practice (2013)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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