Job summary We are seeking to appoint a fixed term Locum Consultant Spine Surgeon to our department for 12 months. The post holder will have at least one year specialist fellowship experience in spine surgery. We welcome applications from orthopaedic and neurosurgical spine surgeons. The post holder is joining a team of 3 orthopaedic spine surgeons supported by extended scope practitioners in their out-patient activity. A weekly spinal MDT takes place. The 3 orthopaedic spine surgeons currently all contribute to the general orthopaedic trauma workload and on-call rota also. It is envisaged that at some stage in the future a separate spinal rota may be introduced. Our spine surgeons interface with the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre and participate in their MDTs also. Some of the elective non-instrumented surgical activity performed by the successful post holder may need to be undertaken at SEOC. Main duties of the job Working collaboratively with the other consultants and wider multi-disciplinary team within Trauma & Orthopaedics, the post-holder will: - Contribute to the further development and improvement of the spine surgery service within the Trust, to improve the timely management of patients with spine injuries/ pathology and increase the resilience of the service. - Participate in morning trauma meetings to share knowledge and contribute to senior consensus decision making. - Participate in the consultant on-call rota (if qualified to do so), taking responsibility for all patients admitted under their care and ensuring timely senior assessment and decision making to facilitate appropriate investigation, prompt management and early discharge. - Work collaboratively with the Spine surgery MDT and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre to ensure optimum and safe care delivery for these patients. - Conduct regular ward rounds for in-patients, ensuring handovers during planned absences and covering for colleagues when needed. - Undertake at least 2 out-patient clinics per week and help contribute to the strategic objectives of increasing new patient episodes and reducing unnecessary follow-up where appropriate. - Undertake a combination of emergency and elective operating lists across our on-site main theatres and also at the Sulis Elective Orthopaedic Centre, Bath. About us Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we're driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff. We are an acute Trust, rated "Good" by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff. We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We think working here is pretty rewarding. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme. Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work and really gives you the best of everything. With easy access to London and local airports, the city of Southampton is only a short train or car journey away or if you prefer the sea, Bournemouth is also accessible. Don't just take our word for it, why not explore what Salisbury has to offer by visitingwww.experiencesalisbury.co.uk Details Date posted 22 May 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year Per Annum pro rata if part-time Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 269-MD855-B Job locations Salisbury District Hospital Odstock Road Salisbury SP2 8BJ Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Possession / within 6 months of possession of CCT in Trauma & Orthopaedics. Full GMC registration with licence to practice. Experience Essential Evidence of wide experience and a high level of competence in Trauma and Orthopaedics. Fellowship training in spine surgery. Demonstrates clear, logical thinking/analytical approach. Knowledge and application of up-to-date evidence-based practice. Management Experience Essential Ability to perform effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Ability to motivate and develop staff. Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance targets. Ability to balance individual requirements against those of the department / Division. Commitment to active clinical governance and learning from errors. Communication skills Essential Demonstrates clarity in written communication. Always considers patients preference when discussing treatment options. Teaching Essential Demonstration of an interest and commitment to teaching. Ability to teach clinical skills to trainees and others. Enthusiastic and able to inspire others. Audit and Research Essential Experience in and commitment to clinical audit. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Possession / within 6 months of possession of CCT in Trauma & Orthopaedics. Full GMC registration with licence to practice. Experience Essential Evidence of wide experience and a high level of competence in Trauma and Orthopaedics. Fellowship training in spine surgery. Demonstrates clear, logical thinking/analytical approach. Knowledge and application of up-to-date evidence-based practice. Management Experience Essential Ability to perform effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Ability to motivate and develop staff. Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance targets. Ability to balance individual requirements against those of the department / Division. Commitment to active clinical governance and learning from errors. Communication skills Essential Demonstrates clarity in written communication. Always considers patients preference when discussing treatment options. Teaching Essential Demonstration of an interest and commitment to teaching. Ability to teach clinical skills to trainees and others. Enthusiastic and able to inspire others. Audit and Research Essential Experience in and commitment to clinical audit. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust Address Salisbury District Hospital Odstock Road Salisbury SP2 8BJ Employer's website https://www.salisbury.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust Address Salisbury District Hospital Odstock Road Salisbury SP2 8BJ Employer's website https://www.salisbury.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Salisbury District Hospital, Odstock Road, SP2 8BJ Salisbury, United Kingdom