NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 4 (MT04)
Main area Neurosurgery Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 4 (MT04) Contract Fixed term: 11 months (until 12 September 2027) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week (out of hours rota) Job ref 190-STH-26-217
Site Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Town Sheffield Salary £67,325 per annum (pro rata for part time ) Salary period Yearly Closing Today at 23:59
We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated so whilst you care for our patients and clients, we’ll take care of you. We offer many different ways of helping staff including career development opportunities, flexible working, good annual leave and pension schemes , health and wellbeing packages and financial support systems. Joining the Trust also allows you access to a number of saving options via our salary sacrifice schemes and a wide range of discount opportunities with retailers and service providers.
Job overview
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic individual on a whole-time basis as LAS Specialty Registrar (ST3+) in Neurosurgery for covering a Maternity Leave vacancy. The tenure of the post will be fixed term from as soon as possible until 12 September 2027.
This is a post designed to support the Neurosurgical team, based predominantly at Royal Hallamshire Hospital in Sheffield. The successful post holder will work alongside Trainee doctors at the same level attending clinics, theatres & ward rounds. A full shift out of hours working pattern is in operation in line with service requirements.
The post does not attract a National Training Number. However reasonable support will be available for appointees to pursue respective training needs identified. The duties of this post are equivalent to an ST3+ trainee in Neurosurgery.
Main duties of the job
LAS ST3+ in Neurosurgery
Working for our organisation
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its employees. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The appointee will be responsible in their duties to all the Consultant Neurosurgeons and in some specific aspects of duties to any person that may be nominated by them.
Clinical
- To provide the day to day clinical care of the neurosurgical patients which he/she is assigned.
- To take part on ward rounds - daily business ward rounds and additional Consultant ward rounds.
- To assist at or perform various operations within his/her range of competence.
- To attend outpatient clinics as required.
- To provide out of hours services in rotation with other members of the junior staff.
- To undertake any specific clinical and related responsibilities delegated to him/her by the Consultant Neurosurgeons.
- To teach junior doctors, undergraduate medical students, nursing and other paraclinical staff as appropriate.
- To take part and present cases at joint weekly departmental (Neurosciences, Neuroradiology, Neuropathology) and MDT meetings, at the regular Audit meetings, at the weekly Neurosurgical Trainee’s Teaching, and on the weekly Grand Round.
- To record relevant clinical details and maintain accurate case notes for patients admitted under the care of his/her firm. To summarise the clinical findings on presentation of all emergency patients admitted when working out of hours (full shift)
- To prepare detailed operation notes on the day surgery is performed with short, relevant pre-operative clinical data.
- To prepare discharge summaries on the day of discharge.
- To deal with outpatient and other correspondence in an appropriate and timely manner.
Participation will be expected in the neurosurgical teaching programmes (including audit) and also to attend counselling sessions and professional review.
Person specification
Qualifications
- Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise
- Medical Degree from a recognised UK or overseas university or institution
- MRCS
- ATLS
- Distinctions, awards, prizes, scholarships or other degrees
- ALS
Clinical experience
- Have evidence of achievement of foundation competences from a UKFPO-affiliated foundation programme or equivalent.
- Minimum 2 or more years of Neurosurgery Experience.
- Minimum one year NHS Neurosurgery Experience
Research
- Willingness to contribute to research activities
Teaching and training
- Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors
- Willingness to contribute to teaching activities
- Experience in provision of clinical teaching or training
Continuous Professional Development
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Management and Administration
- Willing to contribute to service improvement & development
Personal attributes
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
Please note that in order to comply with the UK Government’s rules on Skilled Worker sponsorship, any applicants who do not meet the eligibility requirements or concessions on salary thresholds under the Skilled Worker visa will not be eligible to receive sponsorship from the Trust. Please keep this in mind when submitting your application. Further details on these concessions, and who qualifies for them, can be found here .
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Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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LAS Specialty Registrar in Sheffield employer: Sheffield Teaching Hospitals
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an outstanding employer that prioritises the professional development and well-being of its staff. With a strong commitment to training and mentorship, employees have access to comprehensive in-service programmes and opportunities to develop leadership skills in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment. Working here means being part of a respected organisation that values its community and offers excellent benefits, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in healthcare.
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Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Recruitment Team
