Job summary
Whole-time or part-time Consultant Neurosurgeon 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. This is a replacement post.
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.
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, with a neuro oncology adult neurosurgical interest as well as 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.
About us
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 - over half the city's population live within 15 minutes of open countryside. It is also the greenest city in England, with 175 woodlands and 75 public parks. There is also a wide range of affordable housing and excellent schools on offer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
COVID-19 Vaccination Information: COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment at this time, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks, and so that we can support those who may be undecided about vaccination. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at https://sheffieldhospitalscoronavirus.co.uk/vaccine.html where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination. There is a current government consultation underway which will determine whether some new starters may need to be vaccinated.
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.
Applications from those unable, for personal reasons, to work on a whole time basis or a job share basis will be considered.
The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link. You will also have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and 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 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
COVID-19 Vaccination Information: COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment at this time, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks, and so that we can support those who may be undecided about vaccination. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at https://sheffieldhospitalscoronavirus.co.uk/vaccine.html where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination. There is a current government consultation underway which will determine whether some new starters may need to be vaccinated.
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.
Applications from those unable, for personal reasons, to work on a whole time basis or a job share basis will be considered.
The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link. You will also have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and 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 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
Qualification
Essential
- Full and Specialist registration (with a license to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
- 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 Training (CCT) or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS) Intercollegiate Examination in Neurosurgery or equivalent
Desirable
- MD or PhD or equivalent
- Higher degree, distinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships relevant to the post
Clinical Experiance
Essential
- Experience of working in a tertiary neurosurgical unit in the UK
- Broad experience in paediatric neurosurgery, routine spinal surgery, and neuro oncology
- Evidence of effective team working in a multi-professional environment
Desirable
- Further experience in paediatrics and neuro oncology
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, neuro oncology adult spinal surgery
- 12 months Fellowship in paediatric neurosurgery.
- Able to take part in emergency cover for adult and paediatric neurosurgery
- Ability to practice evidence-based medicine
- Maintains personal log book containing outcome data and complication rates comparable with published UK guidelines
Research
Desirable
- Publications in refereed journals
- Ability to supervise research performed by others
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students
- Experience of teaching & supervising basic surgical trainees
- Experience of teaching & supervising postgraduate trainees
Desirable
- Experience of teaching other health professionals
CPD
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months Experience of appraisal
Management & Administration
Essential
- Attendance at a management training course
- Ability to use a computer and the internet
Desirable
- Experience of service development & team leadership
Clinical Governance & Audit
Essential
- Experience in performing clinical audit
- Understands Good Medical Practice
- Evidence of personal audit
Desirable
- Publication of audit projects
Communication Skills
Essential
- Good written communications skills
Desirable
- Experience of receiving & giving 360 degree feedback
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Adopts a patient-centred and professionally-responsible approach in their clinical practice
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with the PROUD values (see appendix)
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Full and Specialist registration (with a license to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
- 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 Training (CCT) or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS) Intercollegiate Examination in Neurosurgery or equivalent
Desirable
- MD or PhD or equivalent
- Higher degree, distinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships relevant to the post
Clinical Experiance
Essential
- Experience of working in a tertiary neurosurgical unit in the UK
- Broad experience in paediatric neurosurgery, routine spinal surgery, and neuro oncology
- Evidence of effective team working in a multi-professional environment
Desirable
- Further experience in paediatrics and neuro oncology
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, neuro oncology adult spinal surgery
- 12 months Fellowship in paediatric neurosurgery.
- Able to take part in emergency cover for adult and paediatric neurosurgery
- Ability to practice evidence-based medicine
- Maintains personal log book containing outcome data and complication rates comparable with published UK guidelines
Research
Desirable
- Publications in refereed journals
- Ability to supervise research performed by others
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students
- Experience of teaching & supervising basic surgical trainees
- Experience of teaching & supervising postgraduate trainees
Desirable
- Experience of teaching other health professionals
CPD
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months Experience of appraisal
Management & Administration
Essential
- Attendance at a management training course
- Ability to use a computer and the internet
Desirable
- Experience of service development & team leadership
Clinical Governance & Audit
Essential
- Experience in performing clinical audit
- Understands Good Medical Practice
- Evidence of personal audit
Desirable
- Publication of audit projects
Communication Skills
Essential
- Good written communications skills
Desirable
- Experience of receiving & giving 360 degree feedback
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Adopts a patient-centred and professionally-responsible approach in their clinical practice
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with the PROUD values (see appendix)
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).
