Consultant in Spinal Injuries

We are looking to appoint to a whole-time (10 PA) Consultant in Spinal Injuries to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust based at the Princess Royal Spinal Injuries Centre, Northern General Hospital.

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.

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.

Should any further vacancies arise shortlisted applicants will be considered.

The appointee will be responsible for the provision of acute management and long-term follow-up of patients admitted to the Centre. They will share equitable responsibilities with his professional colleagues and will actively contribute to the governance arrangements of the Department.

The appointee will be expected to conduct multi-disciplinary ward rounds, goal planning and outpatient clinics. They will be expected to participate in research and teaching as well as participating in a 1 in 6 on-call rota.