Consultant in Spinal Injuries Rehabilitation

Job title:

Consultant in Spinal Injuries Rehabilitation

Company

British Medical Journal

Job description

We are looking to appoint to a Whole-Time (10 PA) Consultant in Spinal Injuries Rehabilitation 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.Main duties of the jobThe 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 to see out-patients. They will be expected to participate in research and teaching as well as participating in a 1 in 6 on-call rota.The successful candidate will work according to the terms and conditions of the national consultant contract.Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.About usLocated 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 description
Job responsibilitiesPlease 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 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
Qualifications
Essential

• Full and Specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
• 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.
• Substantial experience in Rehabilitation Medicine preferably with spinal injuries as a major component, or equivalent

Desirable

• MD or PhD or equivalent
• Experience in procedural skills and management of acute spinal cord injury.

Clinical experience
Essential

• Ability to work as an independent practitioner in spinal injuries.
• Capable of providing comprehensive care to acutely injured patient with spinal cord injury

Desirable

• Possess broad clinical experience in the field of specialised rehabilitation

• Expertise in managing pressure sores and spasticity

• Experience of working in trauma settings/ with spinal surgical teams managing acute spinal cord injury

Research
Essential

• Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate

Desirable

• Publications in Peer reviewed journals GCP training.

Teaching and training
Essential

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

Continuous Professional Development
Essential

• Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months

Desirable

• Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio

Management and Administration
Essential

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

Clinical governance and audit
Essential

• Experience in performing clinical audit

Desirable

• Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project

Personal attributes
Essential

• Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix) in all interactions with MDT.
• Good oral and written communication skills

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Expected salary

£105504 – 139882 per year

Location

Sheffield

Job date

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 04:01:32 GMT

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