Job summary
Fellowship in Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
Structured specialist training in Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery. This post is designed to be a stepping-stone towards consultant career.
The full-time role is 48 hours per week and attracts a 1B (40%) pay banding.
We are looking for an enthusiastic team-player who would like to increase their knowledge and skills around in their chosen subspecialty area of trauma and orthopaedic surgery. To get maximum benefit, they should already be competent at routine hand, hip or knee surgery as dictated by the role. They must have current ATLS and should have FRCS (Tr and Orth). Post holders with CCT may be given some independent operating lists.
Post available from:
02 April 2025 - 6 months
01 October 2025 - 12 months, or combination thereof.
Main duties of the job
Paediatric Orthopaedic Fellowship Post
Our Senior Fellow Posts are all full-time posts at 48 hours per week; this includes CPD time for research and quality improvement projects as well as traditional teaching. The post holder will have limited on-call duties at the Level 1 MTC at RSCH and will therefore be expected to be up to date with the management of complex trauma. Possession of FRCS (T&O) and ATLS is a requirement for the post.
About us
The paediatric trauma workload is based at the Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital and involves a twice a week trauma list and twice a week paediatric fracture clinic and paediatric virtual fracture clinic. The successful candidate may have the opportunity to gain experience as the consultant on call for paediatric orthopaedics.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The clinical duties of the post include the following:
- Day to Day Care of Paediatric Orthopaedic Inpatients
- Supervised surgical care in paediatric elective and trauma list (expected to function at a senior level)
- Supervised participation in outpatient elective, specialist clinic and fracture clinics
- Department activities including teaching and training, MDT, audit & governance meetings, research.
- On Call Commitment: The new appointment will be expected to participate in the adult and paediatric trauma on call registrar rota at the Royal Sussex County hospital as part of the bespoke rota explained in the introduction section.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The clinical duties of the post include the following:
- Day to Day Care of Paediatric Orthopaedic Inpatients
- Supervised surgical care in paediatric elective and trauma list (expected to function at a senior level)
- Supervised participation in outpatient elective, specialist clinic and fracture clinics
- Department activities including teaching and training, MDT, audit & governance meetings, research.
- On Call Commitment: The new appointment will be expected to participate in the adult and paediatric trauma on call registrar rota at the Royal Sussex County hospital as part of the bespoke rota explained in the introduction section.
Person Specification
Experience & Qualification
Essential
- Basic Medical Degree
- Postgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- Valid Advanced Trauma Life Support Certificate (ATLS)
Desirable
- Higher Degree (MD, PhD)
- Attendance at Paediatric Orthopaedic courses, e.g. Paediatric Trauma course, Sheffield paediatric orthopaedic course, Graf hip ultrasound course
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential
- Competencies equivalent to completion of ST6, as a minimum
- Completion of FRCS(Orth) or equivalent
- Experience of Adult Major Trauma
Desirable
- Certificate of completion of Training (CCT)
- Demonstrate interest in paediatric orthopaedic surgery
Organisation & Planning
Essential
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
Academic & Research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research Experience
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
Knowledge
Desirable
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Person Specification
Experience & Qualification
Essential
- Basic Medical Degree
- Postgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- Valid Advanced Trauma Life Support Certificate (ATLS)
Desirable
- Higher Degree (MD, PhD)
- Attendance at Paediatric Orthopaedic courses, e.g. Paediatric Trauma course, Sheffield paediatric orthopaedic course, Graf hip ultrasound course
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential
- Competencies equivalent to completion of ST6, as a minimum
- Completion of FRCS(Orth) or equivalent
- Experience of Adult Major Trauma
Desirable
- Certificate of completion of Training (CCT)
- Demonstrate interest in paediatric orthopaedic surgery
Organisation & Planning
Essential
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
Academic & Research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research Experience
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
Knowledge
Desirable
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
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).
