Job summary
The appointment is to commence April 2026 for a fixed term period of 6 or 12 months. Our fellowships can be recruited into 1-2 years in advance. Successful candidates will also be considered for future fellowship posts to start in October 2026, April 2027 & October 2027 for 6-12-month periods depending on their availability and stage in training. FRCS (T&O) or equivalent is essential at time of commencement in the post.
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 Post CCT/equivalent.
Main duties of the job
Responsible to Mr J. McGregor-Riley, Mr E. Mills & Miss B.L. Pincher
This post will provide the trainee with an opportunity to work in an active, well-recognised unit with a good record of presentations and publications.
In addition to extensive exposure to the management of Major Trauma, the trainee will gain significant experience in use of circular frames in the acute and reconstructive management of fractures, non-unions and malunions. The Unit applies over 150 Ilizarov frames per year for both trauma and reconstruction cases.
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
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 full detail regarding the Trust and the role itself, please consult the Job Description and Person Specification documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full detail regarding the Trust and the role itself, please consult the Job Description and Person Specification documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a licence to practise
- Basic Medical Degree
- MRCS
- FRCS (T & O) or Equivalent by time of commencement
- Completion of CCT by time of commencing post or approved overseas equivalent
Desirable
- Distinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships, other degrees
Clinical experience
Essential
- Competence in pre-operative and post-operative management
- Previous experience in the management of trauma
- NHS Experience (excluding clinical attachment)
Research
Essential
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
Desirable
- Publications in Peer reviewed journals. Demonstrate an ability to set up & complete research project(s)
Continuous Professional Develo
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio relevant to trauma and limb reconstruction
Personal attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
- The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC' good medical practice (2013).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a licence to practise
- Basic Medical Degree
- MRCS
- FRCS (T & O) or Equivalent by time of commencement
- Completion of CCT by time of commencing post or approved overseas equivalent
Desirable
- Distinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships, other degrees
Clinical experience
Essential
- Competence in pre-operative and post-operative management
- Previous experience in the management of trauma
- NHS Experience (excluding clinical attachment)
Research
Essential
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
Desirable
- Publications in Peer reviewed journals. Demonstrate an ability to set up & complete research project(s)
Continuous Professional Develo
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio relevant to trauma and limb reconstruction
Personal attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
- The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC' good medical practice (2013).
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).
