Job summary
CHILD AND ADOLESCENT 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 3rd 2023 for 12 months.
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 will be the first ever 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.
Main duties of the job
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 and Mr Paul Haslam.
About us
The Department of Paediatric Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery at SCH accommodates the full spectrum of paediatric orthopaedic conditions. There is an interest in the management of hip dysplasia, Legg-Calve-Perthes disease, talipes, amyoplasia, the skeletal dysplasias, osteogenesis imperfecta, spinal deformity, myelomeningocele, cerebral palsy, paediatric soft tissue knee pathology and haemophiliac arthropathy. There is a hip ultrasound scanning facility at SCH and a gait laboratory at the Ryegate Centre with consultant input at both site. There is an acknowledged interest and experience in the application of flexible intramedullary nailing in both trauma and elective conditions. The hospital enjoys a national and international reputation for the treatment of congenital and acquired reduction and malalignment deformities of the upper and lower limbs. There is an active and busy paediatric spinal deformity unit.
Job description
Job responsibilities
There will be training in the management of paediatric orthopaedic conditions in general with specific emphasis on knee trauma. Training in deformity planning and correction associated with knee pathology will be an essential component of learning, and the use of gait analysis to aid in decision making.
At Chesterfield Royal Hospital further experience will be gained in knee surgery on the adult patient with regards to all the soft tissue knee procedures and also some exposure to arthroplasty and osteotomies around the knee.
Research involvement will be an integral part of the duties of the appointed fellow with expectation to produce at least 1 peer reviewed article and an audit
Job description
Job responsibilities
There will be training in the management of paediatric orthopaedic conditions in general with specific emphasis on knee trauma. Training in deformity planning and correction associated with knee pathology will be an essential component of learning, and the use of gait analysis to aid in decision making.
At Chesterfield Royal Hospital further experience will be gained in knee surgery on the adult patient with regards to all the soft tissue knee procedures and also some exposure to arthroplasty and osteotomies around the knee.
Research involvement will be an integral part of the duties of the appointed fellow with expectation to produce at least 1 peer reviewed article and an audit
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
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
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).
