Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for one whole time Locum Consultant Orthopaedic Spinal Surgeon to join the team at the Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The post will be divided between the Sheffield Children's Hospital and Northern General Hospital in Sheffield and the contract of employment will be held with Sheffield Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will join a team of four existing surgeons undertaking paediatric spinal surgery at Sheffield Children's Hospital with these Consultants also working at the Northern General Hospital where 4 additional Consultant Spinal Surgeons also work exclusively in the adult sector.
Experience in complex / reconstructive adult and paediatric spinal surgery is essential in order to fully support the unit in dealing with deformity, trauma, infection and tumour cases as well as degenerative work. The post-holder will be required to take part in a spinal on call rota for both adult and paediatric spinal emergencies which is a 1 in 8 on this appointment. There is no commitment to general orthopaedic surgery or general trauma.
About us
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:
- Outstanding Patient Care
- Brilliant Place to work
- Leaders in Children's Health
We work successfully with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.
As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children's health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full overview of the role and responsibilities.
For an informal chat about this role, please contact Lee Breakwell -0114 3053173.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full overview of the role and responsibilities.
For an informal chat about this role, please contact Lee Breakwell -0114 3053173.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Qualified medical practitioner
- Registered / revalidated with the GMC
- FRCS (Tr &Orth) or equivalent training experience
- The candidate should be on the GMC Specialist Register, or within 6 months of obtaining this.
Desirable
- Distinction, prizes, awards, scholarships, other degrees, higher degrees
- Research
- Presentations
- Publications
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Computer skills
- Evidence of participation or enthusiasm for audit
- Management skills
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
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Caring attitudes
- Honest and reliable
- Be physically and mentally fit and capable of conducting operative procedures which may be demanding of a number of hours of close attention
Desirable
- Ability to work as a team
- Leadership skills
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Qualified medical practitioner
- Registered / revalidated with the GMC
- FRCS (Tr &Orth) or equivalent training experience
- The candidate should be on the GMC Specialist Register, or within 6 months of obtaining this.
Desirable
- Distinction, prizes, awards, scholarships, other degrees, higher degrees
- Research
- Presentations
- Publications
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Computer skills
- Evidence of participation or enthusiasm for audit
- Management skills
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
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Caring attitudes
- Honest and reliable
- Be physically and mentally fit and capable of conducting operative procedures which may be demanding of a number of hours of close attention
Desirable
- Ability to work as a team
- Leadership skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
