Job summary
There are 3 x 12 month positions on offer via this advert. The first appointment is to commence August 2025, the second August 2026 and the third August 2027 and it is essential the applicant should have been awarded FRCS (Orth or NS). The post does not award a National Training Number. As this post is not recognised as a 'training post', 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 appropriate to an individual recently awarded the Certificate of Completion of Training in either Trauma and Orthopaedics or Neurosurgery. The contract of Employment will be held with Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS FT.
This post would offer combined Ortho/Neuro and paediatric spine fellowship experience to cover breadth of spinal surgery across 3 hospitals in Sheffield. Appointees can discuss a flexible timetable with fellowship supervisors for rotations in Northern General, Royal Hallamshire hospital and Sheffield Children's hospital over a 12-month period.
Main duties of the job
The Post CCT Clinical Spinal Fellow will be supported by Resident doctors and a Clinical Nurse specialist and will have responsibility for the daily care of the patients under the care Spinal Consultants at NGH.
There is an opportunity to attend Theatre and outpatient sessions with neurosurgical (Complex spine) team at Royal Hallamshire hospital and flexible working with the post holder at Sheffield Children's hospital to attend paediatric clinics and theatre sessions.
About us
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
The Trust have developed a PROUD Behaviours framework which details specific behaviours we expect to see and do not expect to see, aligned to each of the five PROUD Values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information, please refer to the job description, which outlines the duties of this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information, please refer to the job description, which outlines the duties of this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise
- FRCS (Orth) or FRCS(SN)
- Basic Medical Degree
Desirable
- Distinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships. Other degrees
Research
Essential
- Evidence of recent involvement in research and audit related to spinal conditions
Desirable
- Recent spinal publications in Peer reviewed journals
Clinical experience
Essential
- Between 12 and 36 months experience within a dedicated spinal surgical service
- Successful completion of certificate of training prior to commencement in post (post CCT)
- NHS Experience (excluding clinical attachment)
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD relating to spinal surgery within in the last 12 months
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise
- FRCS (Orth) or FRCS(SN)
- Basic Medical Degree
Desirable
- Distinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships. Other degrees
Research
Essential
- Evidence of recent involvement in research and audit related to spinal conditions
Desirable
- Recent spinal publications in Peer reviewed journals
Clinical experience
Essential
- Between 12 and 36 months experience within a dedicated spinal surgical service
- Successful completion of certificate of training prior to commencement in post (post CCT)
- NHS Experience (excluding clinical attachment)
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD relating to spinal surgery within in the last 12 months
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
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).
