Paediatric Orthopaedic Fellow

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

There is also training in deformity planning and limb reconstruction of various disorders, with exposure to circular and monolateral frames, as well as internal fixation techniques. There will be involvement in the acute and late phased management of complex fractures, and it is expected that the post holder will gain considerable hands on operative experience in trauma and elective conditions. Those that are keen on spinal surgery may be given opportunities as the department has a well-established and renowned Paediatric spinal unit.

The post is whole time with 40 standard hours per week with a 1 in 10 on-call rota with prospective cover.

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

It is expected that applicants will demonstrate a desire to continue their practice in the Paediatric Orthopaedic and spinal sub-specialties and the application and CV should reflect an interest in this subspecialty.

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 a total of 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.

Informal visits can be organized only after shortlisting.

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

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sheffield Children's Hospital

Western Bank

Sheffield

S10 2TH

Employer's website

https://www.sheffieldchildrens.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)