Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for one whole time 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.
The planned Appointment Advisory Committee panel for this post is scheduled for Friday 22nd September.
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
Sheffield Children's is one of three independent, specialist paediatric hospitals in the country, providing dedicated healthcare for children and young people across community, mental health and acute specialist settings.
We have three overarching aims that set the direction for the Trust in our vision "to create a healthier future for children and young people."
- Outstanding patient care
- Brilliant place to work
- Leader in children's health
Our commitment to rewarding colleagues is demonstrated through our brilliant reward and benefits offer including; generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme and access to salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and lease cars.
We are committed to supporting colleagues from different heritages and lifestyles while at work. This is supported through the offer we have in place for flexible working and the three equality network groups we have in place. Colleagues are encouraged to join these groups and request flexible working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full overview of the role and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full overview of the role and responsibilities.
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).
