Job summary
The appointment is to commence beginning of August 2026 for a fixed term period of 12 months. Applicants looking to start a fellowship in August 2027 are also encouraged to apply. FRCS(T+O) or equivalent is essential. The post does not award a National Training Number. 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 Foot and Ankle Fellowship is specifically designed for a Senior Trainee with FRCS (T+O) who has already resolved to specialise in aspects of Foot and Ankle surgery.
This post is aimed at Post CCT trainees who want fellowship experience in Foot and ankle surgery for both elective and traumatic conditions.
Main duties of the job
The clinical aspects, research and other duties undertaken will be directed by Miss Carolyn Chadwick, Mr Howard Davies and Mr Bobby Siddiqui who have responsibility for the clinical management of adult foot and ankle surgical conditions in Sheffield. The scope of work covers all aspects of foot and ankle surgery including arthroplasty, complex hindfoot reconstruction, arthroscopy, diabetic foot conditions and complex trauma.
Candidates for this post will be expected to demonstrate a confirmed interest in some branch of foot and ankle surgery. The appointment will be at post CCT level.
About us
PROUD VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further details of the job and its scope can be identified within the job description.
Alternatively, please contact Carolyn Chadwick carolyn.chadwick@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further details of the job and its scope can be identified within the job description.
Alternatively, please contact Carolyn Chadwick carolyn.chadwick@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a licence to practise
- Qualified Medical Practitioner
- FRCS (Tr & Orth)
Desirable
- Distinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships. Higher degrees
Clinical experience
Essential
- At least 12 months Foot and ankle experience
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Demonstrate competence in the management of foot and ankle patients - Elective and trauma
- ST6 Level/equivalent or above
Research
Essential
- Evidence of peer reviewed publication relevant to Foot and ankle surgery, Basic understanding if research methods and statistics
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors
Desirable
- Higher teaching qualification
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development in the last 12 months
Personal attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
Clinical governance and audit
Essential
- Evidence of completed audit/QI project
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a licence to practise
- Qualified Medical Practitioner
- FRCS (Tr & Orth)
Desirable
- Distinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships. Higher degrees
Clinical experience
Essential
- At least 12 months Foot and ankle experience
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Demonstrate competence in the management of foot and ankle patients - Elective and trauma
- ST6 Level/equivalent or above
Research
Essential
- Evidence of peer reviewed publication relevant to Foot and ankle surgery, Basic understanding if research methods and statistics
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors
Desirable
- Higher teaching qualification
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development in the last 12 months
Personal attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
Clinical governance and audit
Essential
- Evidence of completed audit/QI project
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).
