Locum Consultant in Paediatric and Adult Spinal Surgery

An opportunity has arisen for one whole time Locum Consultant Orthopaedic Spinal Surgeon to join the team at the Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust., The successful applicant will join a team of four existing surgeons undertaking paediatric spinal surgery at Sheffield Children's Hospital with these Consultants also working at the Northern General Hospital where 4 additional Consultant Spinal Surgeons also work exclusively in the adult sector.

Experience in complex / reconstructive adult and paediatric spinal surgery is essential in order to fully support the unit in dealing with deformity, trauma, infection and tumour cases as well as degenerative work. The post-holder will be required to take part in a spinal on call rota for both adult and paediatric spinal emergencies which is a 1 in 8 on this appointment. There is no commitment to general orthopaedic surgery or general trauma.

At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:
1. Outstanding Patient Care

1. Brilliant Place to work

1. Leaders in Children's Health

We work successfully with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.

As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children's health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.