Locum Consultant Neurosurgeon-Paediatric Neurosurgery & Adult Epilepsy

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS foundation trust in Sheffield is seeking a Locum Consultant Neurosurgeon with a focus on Paediatric Neurosurgery and Adult Epilepsy. This role involves providing comprehensive neurosurgical services, contributing to both adult and paediatric care, and ensuring the proper functioning of the department. Candidates will be part of an award-winning team known for innovation and high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Provide adult neurosurgical services and paediatric neurosurgical services.
• Contribute to routine adult neurosurgical workload and paediatric sub-specialty.
• Provide emergency cover and manage patients in their care.

Job description

Overview

We are looking to appoint to a whole-time Locum Consultant Neurosurgeon with an interest in Paediatric Neurosurgery and Adult Epilepsy 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 for twelve months.

Responsibilities

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 and the paediatric sub-specialty. The person appointed will take their equal share in providing emergency cover and will be required to cover for colleagues during periods of absence. They will have continuing responsibility for patients in their care and the proper functioning of the department.

Location and About Sheffield

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.

About Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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.