Part Time Locum Consultant Neurosurgeon interest in Epilepsy Surgery

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent health care provider in Sheffield is seeking a part-time Consultant Neurosurgeon with an interest in Epilepsy Surgery. The role involves providing adult neurosurgical services and contributing to the delivery of complex epilepsy procedures. Candidates must be GMC registered and have experience in a tertiary neurosurgical unit. This is a fixed term position for one year, offering an opportunity to be part of a recognized team dedicated to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Must be GMC registered with a valid license to practice.
• Completed Specialist Training or equivalent and on the Specialist Register of the GMC.
• Experience in teaching and researching in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide adult neurosurgical services.
• Contribute to epilepsy surgery delivery.
• Complete management training and actively participate in clinical audits.

Skills

Patient-centered approach

Effective communication

Teamwork in multi-disciplinary environment

Clinical audit experience

Education

Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)

Specialist training or equivalent

Royal College Intercollegiate Examination in Neurosurgery

Tools

Clinical audit tools

Job description

Go back Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Part Time Locum Consultant Neurosurgeon interest in Epilepsy Surgery

The closing date is 28 September 2025

We are looking to appoint to 2PAs part-time Consultant Neurological Surgeon to the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, based at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield. A candidate with an interest in Epilepsy Surgery is sought to contribute to the continued development of the service in Sheffield. This post is fixed term for one year.

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.

The appointee will be expected to contribute to the delivery of complex epilepsy surgery.

The successful candidate will work according to the terms and conditions of the new consultant contract. An annual review of duties will take place with the Clinical Lead and Clinical Director as part of the job plan process.

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.

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

• Full registration (with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC).
• 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.
• Royal College of Surgeons Intercollegiate Examination in Neurosurgery or equivalent.
• Higher degree, distinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships relevant to the post

Personal Attributes

• Adopts a patient-centred and professionally responsible approach in their clinical practice.
• Demonstrates behaviour consistent with the PROUD values (see appendix)
• The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC good medical practice (2013).
• Willingness & ability to fulfil requirements of the post
• Effective team member who is able to work with colleagues in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Prepared to work flexibly as required

Management & Administration

• Attendance at a management training course.
• Ability to use a computer and the internet.
• Experience of service development & team leadership

Clinical Governance & Audit

• Experience in performing clinical audit.
• Publication of audit projects

Continuous Professional Development

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

Teaching & Training

• Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels.
• Experience of teaching & supervising basic surgical trainees.
• Experience of teaching & supervising postgraduate trainees.

Research

• Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice, where appropriate.
• Publications in refereed journals
• Ability to supervise research performed by others

Competence & Clinical Skills

• Able to provide an expert opinion in a range of conditions in neurosurgery.
• Demonstrable competence in general neurosurgery.
• Ability to practice evidence-based medicine.

Clinical Experience

• Experience of working in a tertiary neurosurgical unit in the UK.
• Ability to work as an independent practitioner in this post.
• Routine spinal surgery experience.
• Evidence of effective team working in a multi-professional environment.

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.

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