Locum Consultant in Spinal Injuries

Locum Consultant in Spinal Injuries

The closing date is 03 March 2026

This post is for a Locum Consultant in Spinal Injuries based at the Midlands Centre for Spinal Injuries (MCSI), The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. This opportunity is for an additional post within the unit.

The appropriate appointee will have completed their specialist training in spinal injuries within the requirements of the rehabilitation medicine training program and have acquired skills that will contribute to service developments within the Spinal Injuries Centre. Applications are encouraged from consultants with a rehabilitation or relevant surgical (pressure ulcer management, urology etc.) background. Alternatively, applicants must be able to demonstrate evidence of previous training and experience sufficient to satisfy accreditation in spinal injuries at consultant level.

Delivery of patient care through the spinal cord injury service

We are looking for a full time Consultant in Spinal injuries to provide an effective, sustainable, consultant clinical service that can be flexible and responsive to the changing context around spinal cord injury care.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• facilitate interdisciplinary care and coordinated medical management.
• promote and support the rehabilitation process, delivered through the MCSI's patient centred goal planning system.
• provide a sound contribution of medical knowledge, expertise and diagnostic acumen related to spinal cord injury, the associated multi-system dysfunction and pathophysiological consequences.

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH) is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.

In the National Staff Survey, 74% of our staff would recommend the Trust as a place to work and 92% would recommend the hospital to a friend or relative for treatment.

Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role. We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state‑of‑the‑art facilities.

RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham. The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line. We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales.

It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• facilitate interdisciplinary care and coordinated medical management.
• promote and support the rehabilitation process, delivered through the MCSI's patient centred goal planning system.
• provide a sound contribution of medical knowledge, expertise and diagnostic acumen related to spinal cord injury, the associated multi‑system dysfunction and pathophysiological consequences.
• ensure diagnosis and prognosis are accurate; treatments preserve function with minimal side effects
• management of medical conditions is integrated with the rehabilitation process.
• provide effective prevention, detection and treatment strategies for medical complications
• communicate with patients (and significant others and health care workers when relevant), in appropriate and understandable ways so that there is informed participation and consent in their management, tailored to the clinical situation.
• counsel patients and their relatives or significant others during the initial acute stage, during difficult or crisis situations and for specific issues such as work and sexual functioning. This includes organisation of, or onward referral for,…