Job summary
Applications are invited for thefollowing Paediatric Orthopaedic Fellowships at Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust with the following-
1 x Start date- April 2025
3 x Start date Oct 2025
3x Start date Oct 2026
Main duties of the job
Experience can be gained in a wide range of Paediatric Orthopaedics with the exception of malignant bone tumours. You will receive training in the management of Paediatric Orthopedic conditions in general and the department prides itself in well-developed sub specialties in all areas. The department has well established ultrasound screening in DDH, the Ponseti management of clubfeet, the treatment of neuromuscular disorders with gait analysis , limb reconstruction, skeletal dysplasia, young adult hip preservation and soft tissue knee reconstructive surgery.
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 Mr Stephen Giles- Email-stephen.giles4@nhs.net Tel-0114 2717000
Interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing 27th May
Informal visits can be organised only after shortlisting.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are currently reviewing our recruitment & selection process and are looking to make our job adverts more inclusive. This will support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. If you have any ideas in how we can make our recruitment & selection process more inclusive, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
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 Mr Stephen Giles- Email-stephen.giles4@nhs.net Tel-0114 2717000
Interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing 27th May
Informal visits can be organised only after shortlisting.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are currently reviewing our recruitment & selection process and are looking to make our job adverts more inclusive. This will support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. If you have any ideas in how we can make our recruitment & selection process more inclusive, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
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
- Presentations
- 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 oversees equivalent
- 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
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Organisational Ability
- Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responcibility
- Understand and communicate intelligibly with patients
- Candidates should have the ability to communicate fluently in English for example to have passed the IELTS english proficiency examination or equivalent
- 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 Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues from medical and other disciplines.
- Good communication skills.
- Resilience under pressure
Demonstrates Trust 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
- Presentations
- 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 oversees equivalent
- 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
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Organisational Ability
- Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responcibility
- Understand and communicate intelligibly with patients
- Candidates should have the ability to communicate fluently in English for example to have passed the IELTS english proficiency examination or equivalent
- 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 Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues from medical and other disciplines.
- Good communication skills.
- Resilience under pressure
Demonstrates Trust 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).
