Job summary
CHILD, ADOLESCENT AND ADULT KNEE FELLOWSHIP
SHEFFIELD CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
TRAUMA AND ORTHOPAEDIC DEPARTMENT
Applications are invited for the following non-resident fellowship based at Sheffield Children's Hospital and Chesterfield Royal Hospital, commencing Wednesday October 1st 2025 for 12 months.
Main duties of the job
This combined fellowship will allow the successful candidate to gain complete experience and the technical skills needed to practice successfully in the field of Paediatric Soft Tissue Knee pathology.
This is currently the only Fellowship of its kind in the UK and will be unrivalled in the ability to deliver high level training within this expanding field of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine.
Experience will be gained in the full spectrum of paediatric and adolescent soft tissue knee pathology with the exception of malignant bone tumours. Specifically, training will be offered in the management and treatment of conditions affecting the growing knee which spans patients in the paediatric and adolescent age groups. An emphasis will be placed on arthroscopic surgery with the full range of advanced arthroscopic procedures. In addition, experience will be gained in complex pathology such as congenital ligament deficiency and severe patellofemoral disease. The Fellowship will be under the direction of Mr. Nick Nicolaou, Mr. Fazal Ali, Mr. Paul Haslam ,Mr. Jeevan Chandrasenan and Mr. Dominic O'Dowd.
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
For an informal chat about this role, please contact Nicolas Nicolaou Tel-0114 227 17063 Email- kayleigh.glue@nhs.net
Interviews are scheduled to take place on Friday 30th August
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
For an informal chat about this role, please contact Nicolas Nicolaou Tel-0114 227 17063 Email- kayleigh.glue@nhs.net
Interviews are scheduled to take place on Friday 30th August
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, higher degrees
- Presentations and 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 overseas equivalent
- Have obtained, or nearly obtained, their CCT
- 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
- Previous arthroscopic knee experience
- Fellowship training in either Paediatric Orthopaedics or adult soft tissue knee
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Organisational ability
- Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility
- Understand and communicate intelligibly with patients
- Trustworthy and reliable
- Behave in a manner which establishes professional relationships with patients
Desirable
- Initiative
- A critical enquiring approach to the acquisition of knowledge
Personal Attribute
Essential
- Caring attitudes
- Honesty
- Reliability
- Manual dexterity as confirmed by referees
- Be physically and mentally fit and capable of conducting operative procedures which may be demanding of several hours of close attention
Desirable
- Ability to work as a team
Values
Essential
- Compassion, Accountability, Respect and 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, higher degrees
- Presentations and 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 overseas equivalent
- Have obtained, or nearly obtained, their CCT
- 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
- Previous arthroscopic knee experience
- Fellowship training in either Paediatric Orthopaedics or adult soft tissue knee
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Organisational ability
- Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility
- Understand and communicate intelligibly with patients
- Trustworthy and reliable
- Behave in a manner which establishes professional relationships with patients
Desirable
- Initiative
- A critical enquiring approach to the acquisition of knowledge
Personal Attribute
Essential
- Caring attitudes
- Honesty
- Reliability
- Manual dexterity as confirmed by referees
- Be physically and mentally fit and capable of conducting operative procedures which may be demanding of several hours of close attention
Desirable
- Ability to work as a team
Values
Essential
- Compassion, Accountability, Respect and 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.
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).
