Paediatric Trauma & Orthopaedic Fellowships

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Applications are invited for a Twelve Month Paediatric Trauma and Orthopaedics Fellowship at Sheffield Children's Hospital, and the Ryegate Child Development Centre, commencing as soon as possible.

Experience can be gained in a wide range of Paediatric Orthopaedics with the exception of malignant bone tumours. You will receive training in the management of Paediatric Orthopedic conditions in general and the department prides itself in well-developed sub specialties in all areas. The department has well established ultrasound screening in DDH, the Ponseti management of clubfeet, the treatment of neuromuscular disorders with gait analysis , limb reconstruction, skeletal dysplasia, young adult hip preservation and soft tissue knee reconstructive surgery.

There is a well-established hub and spoke service with our regional general hospitals and is well known for tertiary referrals from UK and abroad. There are specialised MDT clinics those of Spasticity and neuromuscular, Spina bifida, Sports injuries, Metabolic bone disease (OI), Achondroplasia, Skeletal Dysplasias , Upper limb and limb deficiency managed with appropriate medical and surgical disciplines with input from allied health professionals.

Main duties of the job

The post is whole time with 40 standard hours per week and attracting Pay Banding 1B/1C reflecting a 1 in 10 on-call rota with prospective cover. Salary is on the MN37 scale.

Audit and research is actively encouraged and there is opportunity and time for involvement in these activities.

On call is 1 in 10 shared with Specialist Registrars on the North Trent Orthopaedic Rotation, and other Fellows. Candidates are expected to have completed their Higher Surgical Training, and be in possession of their CCT or equivalent.

Candidates should have the ability to communicate fluently in English for example to have passed the IELTS English proficiency examination or equivalent and should be registered with the General Medical Council or eligible for sponsorship and registration. Applications are welcomed from EC and non EC candidates and trainees from the armed forces.

An IELTS total score of 7.5 minimum is needed with each subsection having a score of 7.0 to 9.0 such that your average is total 7.5 or above, to qualify for GMC registration and to apply for this fellowship. Any subsection score less than 7.0 is considered a failure and also a total score of less than 7.5, also is a failure. You will be asked to send in your scores at the time of application.

About us

Working for your organisation

Sheffield Children's is one of three independent, specialist paediatric hospitals in the country, providing dedicated healthcare for children and young people across community, mental health and acute specialist settings.

We have three overarching aims that set the direction for the Trust in our vision "to create a healthier future for children and young people."

Outstanding patient care
Brilliant place to work
Leader in children's health

Our commitment to rewarding colleagues is demonstrated through our brilliant reward and benefits offer including; generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme and access to salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and lease cars.

We are committed to supporting colleagues from different heritages and lifestyles while at work. This is supported through the offer we have in place for flexible working and the three equality network groups we have in place. Colleagues are encouraged to join these groups and request flexible working.

Date posted

04 August 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£40,257 to £58,398 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

14 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

425-23-5430773

Job locations

Sheffield Children's Hospital

Clarkson Street

Sheffield

S10 2TH

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details regarding the main responsibilities of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details regarding the main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

Qualified medical practitioner
Registered with GMC, FRCS (Tr & Orth) or equivalent training experience

Desirable

Distinction, prizes, awards, scholarships, other degrees
Presentations
Publications

Experience

Essential

Validated logbook/appraisal document indicating appropriate operative experience
Completed basic surgical training in posts approved by the Surgical Royal College or approved oversees equivalent
Competence in pre-operative and post operative management
Demonstrated commitment to Paediatric Orthopaedics

Desirable

Computer Skills
Evidence of participation or enthusiasm for audit
Understands the principles of audit

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Organisational Ability
Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responcibility
Understand and communicate intelligibly with patients
Candidates should have the ability to communicate fluently in English for example to have passed the IELTS english proficiency examination or equivalent
Trustworthy and reliable
Behave in a manner which establishes professional relationships with patients

Desirable

Initiative
A critical enquiring approach to the acquisition of knowledge

Trust Values

Essential

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

Qualified medical practitioner
Registered with GMC, FRCS (Tr & Orth) or equivalent training experience

Desirable

Distinction, prizes, awards, scholarships, other degrees
Presentations
Publications

Experience

Essential

Validated logbook/appraisal document indicating appropriate operative experience
Completed basic surgical training in posts approved by the Surgical Royal College or approved oversees equivalent
Competence in pre-operative and post operative management
Demonstrated commitment to Paediatric Orthopaedics

Desirable

Computer Skills
Evidence of participation or enthusiasm for audit
Understands the principles of audit

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Organisational Ability
Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responcibility
Understand and communicate intelligibly with patients
Candidates should have the ability to communicate fluently in English for example to have passed the IELTS english proficiency examination or equivalent
Trustworthy and reliable
Behave in a manner which establishes professional relationships with patients

Desirable

Initiative
A critical enquiring approach to the acquisition of knowledge

Trust Values

Essential

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).