Job summary
The Orthopaedic team at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals are seeking to appoint a Post CCT Clinical Fellow in Knee Preservation. The appointment is to commence Feb 2027 for 6 months and Aug 2027 for a fixed term period of 6 or 12 months by mutual agreement. FRCS (Tr&Orth) 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 is equivalent to ST8, appropriate to an individual holding a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT).
Main duties of the job
This is a six month or one year appointment suitable for a senior Orthopaedic trainee who wants to specialise in Knee Surgery. The successful candidate will work with the three knee Surgeons employed by STHFT (Mr Hampton, Mr Hancock and Mr Stoddard).
As the title suggests, the focus of the department is on knee preservation treatments, including significant exposure to:o Cartilage surgeryo As one of a handful of cartilage centres in the UK we provide all aspects of chondral surgery, performing Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (ACI) and Fresh Osteochondral Allograft (FOCA)o Meniscal allograft transplantationo Complex osteotomyo Single and double level coronal plane, slope-changing, and rotational (including PSI osteotomy)o Ligament reconstructiono Cruciate and collateral reconstructiono Management of multi-ligament knee injurieso Patellofemoral instabilityo All surgical management provided including trochleoplastyo High volume partial (UKA and PFJA) knee arthroplasty and total knee arthroplastyo Management of synovial proliferation disorders (synovial chondromatosis/osteochondromatosis and PVNS)
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative work plan.
About us
PROUD VALUES
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
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
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative work plan.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative work plan.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise
- Qualified medical practitioner (MBBS or equivalent)
- FRCS (Ortho) or equivalent
Desirable
- Distinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships, Other degrees
Clinical experience
Essential
- At least 6 months knee surgical experience
- Demonstrate competence in the management of both acute and elective knee surgery
- NHS Experience (excluding Clinical Attachment)
- ST8 or equivalent
Desirable
- NHS Experience (excluding Clinical Attachment)
Research
Essential
- Interest and experience in research technique
Desirable
- Publications in Peer reviewed journals. Presentations
Teaching and training
Essential
- Interest in training clinical and surgical skills
Continuous Professional Develo
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Personal attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix)
- 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 with the GMC with a licence to practise
- Qualified medical practitioner (MBBS or equivalent)
- FRCS (Ortho) or equivalent
Desirable
- Distinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships, Other degrees
Clinical experience
Essential
- At least 6 months knee surgical experience
- Demonstrate competence in the management of both acute and elective knee surgery
- NHS Experience (excluding Clinical Attachment)
- ST8 or equivalent
Desirable
- NHS Experience (excluding Clinical Attachment)
Research
Essential
- Interest and experience in research technique
Desirable
- Publications in Peer reviewed journals. Presentations
Teaching and training
Essential
- Interest in training clinical and surgical skills
Continuous Professional Develo
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Personal attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix)
- 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).
