Locum Consultant in Pain Management

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS foundation trust in Sheffield is seeking a Locum Consultant in Pain Management for a 2-year fixed-term position. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive Pain Management services and collaborate closely with team members to deliver high-quality care. Applications are welcomed from candidates of all experience levels. Flexible working patterns are available, encouraging candidates to discuss their needs with the department. This role offers a dynamic environment focusing on innovation and support for professional ambitions.

Qualifications

• Must be fully registered with the GMC with a valid license to practice.
• Eligible for specialist register for relevant specialty within 6 months.
• Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive Pain Management services.
• Work cooperatively with team members to deliver high quality care.

Skills

Ability to work as an independent practitioner within Pain Management

Good oral and written communication skills

Ability to critically assess published research

Education

Registered with the GMC with a licence to practice

FFPM, RCoA or equivalent

MD or PhD or equivalent

Job description

Locum Consultant in Pain Management

The closing date is 04 January 2026

We are looking to appoint a 2-year fixed term, locum 10PA locum consultant in Pain Management to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust based at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital. Condensed hours and flexible working patterns will be considered for this post, and it is recommended that any candidate contacts the department ahead of applying to discuss this.

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.

Should any further vacancies arise shortlisted applicants will be considered.

Main duties of the job

This appointee will work with colleagues to be responsible for the provision of comprehensive Pain Management services at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals. The successful candidate will work flexibly and co-operatively with other members of the team in order to provide a high quality, comprehensive service within this teaching hospital environment. The successful candidate will work according to the terms and conditions of the new consultant contract.

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. Its central location and excellent transport links also means it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an award winning and internationally recognised team, with a focus on innovation, research and high quality care, as well as family friendly working, and we are keen to discuss with individuals about how we can support their ambitions.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.

The successful candidate must be fully 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.

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

Qualifications

• Registered with the GMC with a licence to practice.
• FFPM, RCoA or equivalent
• MD or PhD or equivalent
• 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 Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.

Research

• Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
• Publications in Peer reviewed journals.

Continuous Professional Development

• Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
• Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio

Personal attributes

• Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix)
• Good oral and written communication skills

Management and Administration

• Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management

Clinical experience

• Ability to work as an independent practitioner within Pain Management.
• Understanding of the scope of practice of conservative and interventional Pain Management.

Teaching and training

• Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels.

Clinical governance and audit

• Experience in performing clinical audit

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.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust