Job summary
JUNIOR CLINICAL FELLOWS/JUNIOR CLINICAL TEACHING FELLOW IN ORTHOPAEDICS
SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITAL
An exciting opportunity has arisen for 4 x Junior Clinical Fellows in Orthopaedics to join our team. 3 of the posts are Junior Trauma Fellows, and the 4th is a Junior Teaching Fellow. At interview, applicants will be asked to provide their preference of post and will be offered on the basis of scoring and raking after the completion of the interview process. At the time of the interviews, if there have been any vacancies identified on the Core Surgical Training rotation, further LAS appointments may be offered on the same terms.
The Junior Trauma Fellow appointments are to commence February 2024 for a fixed term period of 12 months. MBBS or equivalent is essential. The posts do not award a National Training Number. As these posts are not recognised as 'training posts', 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 are equivalent to F2/CT1/CT2
Main duties of the job
These posts are ideal for those candidates wishing to pursue a career in any surgical specialty as well as orthopaedic Surgery. There is opportunity within this large and prestigious unit to expand on clinical, operative, educational and academic skills which will assist in becoming competitive for recruitment to higher surgical training programmes.
The successful applicants will be expected to work at a minimum of Foundation Year 2 level up to the level of CT2. The main duties will be to the management of orthopaedic patients at a ward level. However, the daytime rota ensures that the applicants will have protected time to be able to attend theatre sessions and outpatient clinics. Ward duties will be to maintain continuity of care and deal with urgent orthopaedic related problems. They will attend the trauma multi-disciplinary meeting on a daily basis each morning and will act as liaison within the team.
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
During these posts the individuals will gain experience in all aspects of the management of orthopaedics and trauma under close supervision of Specialist Registrars and Consultants and the post holder will be part of the multidisciplinary team providing care for elective and trauma patients. There is plenty of clinical training opportunities for the successful candidate with the support of on-site Registrar reviews of patients in the Emergency Department and wards plus practical experience such as fracture reductions, joint manipulations and aspirations. In addition there will be protected time is available for attendance to consultant led theatre lists and outpatient clinics.
Job description
Job responsibilities
During these posts the individuals will gain experience in all aspects of the management of orthopaedics and trauma under close supervision of Specialist Registrars and Consultants and the post holder will be part of the multidisciplinary team providing care for elective and trauma patients. There is plenty of clinical training opportunities for the successful candidate with the support of on-site Registrar reviews of patients in the Emergency Department and wards plus practical experience such as fracture reductions, joint manipulations and aspirations. In addition there will be protected time is available for attendance to consultant led theatre lists and outpatient clinics.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise
- Basic Medical Degree
Desirable
- Distinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships
Clinical experience
Essential
- At least 12 months post qualification
- Completed F2 competencies by time of job start
- At least one year experience in NHS
Desirable
- Previous experience of Orthopaedics
Research
Essential
- Interest and experience in research techniques
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).
Clinical governance and audit
Essential
- Committed to and understands the principles of clinical governance, evidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Evidence of completion of an audit loop or service improvement project
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise
- Basic Medical Degree
Desirable
- Distinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships
Clinical experience
Essential
- At least 12 months post qualification
- Completed F2 competencies by time of job start
- At least one year experience in NHS
Desirable
- Previous experience of Orthopaedics
Research
Essential
- Interest and experience in research techniques
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).
Clinical governance and audit
Essential
- Committed to and understands the principles of clinical governance, evidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Evidence of completion of an audit loop or service improvement project
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).
