Job summary
The appointment is to commence August 2025 on a fixed term period of 12 months. MbChB or equivalent is essential. The post does not award a National Training Number. As this post is not recognised as a 'training post', full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise is required, and if the appointee does not hold right of residence in the UK sponsorship will be required. The duties of this post are equivalent to CT Level.
Main duties of the job
This post is ideal for those candidates wishing to pursue a career in Plastic Surgery. There is opportunity within this large and prestigious unit to expand on clinical, operative, educational and academic skills which will assist in becoming competitive for recruitment to higher plastic surgical training programmes.
Ward rounds and trauma conference are held daily at the Northern General Hospital. Under the guidance of the Consultant Staff, the post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day management of elective and emergency patients in the Burns and Plastics Surgery Departments. The successful candidate will, subject to competency, have some independent operating, in the form of minor operating lists, for skin cancer and for trauma, as well as access to lists in the main theatres. You will assist in principles of reconstructive surgery which will be based at the Hallamshire hospital. You have elective weeks where the aim is to learn the art of elective plastic surgery.
About us
These are the values that all staff at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are expected to demonstrate in all that they do.
Patients First - Ensure that the people we serve are at the heart of what we do
Respectful - Be kind, respectful, fair and value diversity
Ownership - Celebrate our successes, learn continuously and ensure we improve
Unity - Work in partnership with others
Deliver - Be efficient, effective and accountable for our actions
The Trust have developed a PROUD Behaviours framework which details specific behaviours we expect to see and do not expect to see, aligned to each of the five PROUD Values.
For further details of our services and organisational structure, including our Board of Directors, and our future plans please visit www.sth.nhs.uk/about-us
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information, please refer to the job description, which outlines the duties of this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information, please refer to the job description, which outlines the duties of this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered (or registered by the date of application) with the GMC with a licence to practise
- Basic Medical Degree
Desirable
Research
Essential
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate/Basic understanding of research methods and statistics
Desirable
- Publications in Peer reviewed journals.
- Ideas for future research whilst in post
Clinical experience
Essential
- Demonstrates competencies to F2 level
- Experience of working in the NHS Excluding Clinical Attachment
Desirable
- Plastic surgery experience but not essential
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors
Desirable
- To have the ability and willingness to teach at all levels and to all groups of staff
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered (or registered by the date of application) with the GMC with a licence to practise
- Basic Medical Degree
Desirable
Research
Essential
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate/Basic understanding of research methods and statistics
Desirable
- Publications in Peer reviewed journals.
- Ideas for future research whilst in post
Clinical experience
Essential
- Demonstrates competencies to F2 level
- Experience of working in the NHS Excluding Clinical Attachment
Desirable
- Plastic surgery experience but not essential
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors
Desirable
- To have the ability and willingness to teach at all levels and to all groups of staff
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
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.
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.
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
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals
Northern General Hospital
Sheffield
S5 7AU
Employer's website
https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
