Job summary
The appointment is to commence on 2rd April 2025 for a fixed term period until 30th September 2025 working within the Trauma and Orthopaedic unit, MRCS and MBChB or equivalent are essential. The post does not award a National Training Number. 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 ST3 level or above.
Main duties of the job
This post is ideal for those candidates wishing to pursue a career in orthopaedic Surgery. There is opportunity within this large and prestigious unit to expand on clinical, operative, educational and academic skills. You will be supported by an enthusiastic and encouraging consultant body, becoming competitive for recruitment to higher surgical training programs.
The successful applicant will be expected to work at a minimum of ST3 level, they will receive a wide exposure to trauma and orthopaedic surgery on a daily basis building operative and clinical skills. The department has a consultant of the week model with a daily consultant ward round which reviews all of the trauma patients within the unit, with subspecialty teams reviewing their own elective patients. They will be required to attend fracture and orthopaedic clinics to expand their learning and will be allocated a clinical supervisor. Regular trauma meetings are undertaken daily, 7 days a week at 8.00am. The successful candidate will be part of a subspecialist unit undertaking trauma on the Northern General Hospital and elective practice at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital.
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
The duties of this post are equivalent to a Specialty Trainee ST3+ and full details are listed in the Job Description document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The duties of this post are equivalent to a Specialty Trainee ST3+ and full details are listed in the Job Description document.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a licence to practise
- Basic Medical Degree
- MRCS (or equivalent)
- Advanced Life Support (valid certificate of training)
Clinical experience
Essential
- Experience of working on an on-call rota in a Major Trauma Centre
- NHS Experience (Excluding Clinical Attachment)
- Successful completion of Core Surgical Training or equivalent
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
- 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 or service improvement
Desirable
- Completion of at least one closed loop audit
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
Desirable
- Formal teaching qualification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a licence to practise
- Basic Medical Degree
- MRCS (or equivalent)
- Advanced Life Support (valid certificate of training)
Clinical experience
Essential
- Experience of working on an on-call rota in a Major Trauma Centre
- NHS Experience (Excluding Clinical Attachment)
- Successful completion of Core Surgical Training or equivalent
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
- 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 or service improvement
Desirable
- Completion of at least one closed loop audit
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
Desirable
- Formal teaching qualification
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).
