Locum Consultant Spinal Surgeon

4 weeks ago


Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom NHS Full time
Main Duties

To provide high-quality diagnosis and treatment to outpatients and inpatients, focusing on elective and emergency spinal surgery. On-call responsibilities include complex spinal conditions such as tumours, trauma, and infections, with a 1:6 rotation and prospective cover.

About the Role

This position is part of the South West Neurosurgery Centre at Derriford Hospital, serving a population of approximately 2 million in Devon, Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly, and part of Somerset. The centre has close links with district general hospitals in Truro, Barnstaple, Exeter, and Torbay, with rapid patient transfer facilitated by two helicopter air ambulances.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide high-quality diagnosis and treatment to outpatients and inpatients
  • On-call for complex spinal conditions
Person Specification
  • Knowledge and experience in spinal surgery
  • Particular skills and experience in complex spine surgery
  • Research, clinical audit, and Quality Improvement Projects
  • Communication, interpersonal skills, and management
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.



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