Job summary
Ready to take the next step in your paediatric orthopaedics career? Join one of the UK's leading centres for paediatric care with a range of exciting Clinical Fellowship opportunities at Sheffield Children's Hospital.
Gain hands-on experience in neuromuscular conditions, limb reconstruction, trauma, and young adult hip preservation, all within a supportive, forward-thinking team.
Fellowships Available:
- National Paediatric Orthopaedics & Trauma (Oct 2026 - Oct 2027)
- Limb Reconstruction (Oct 2026 - Oct 2027)
- Young Adult Hip (Oct 2025 - Oct 2026)
Trauma
- 1 post: Oct 2026 - Oct 2027
- 2 posts: Apr 2027 - Apr 2028
Fellows will be based mainly at Sheffield Children's, with some outreach work.
Please clearly rank your fellowship preferences in the supporting information section of your application.
Applicants should have completed Higher Surgical Training and hold a CCT (or equivalent) by the start date. Flexible working options are available.
You'll also have opportunities to contribute to teaching, audit, and research, supported by experienced consultants and academic partners.
Interested? We'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
At Sheffield Children's Hospital, you'll join a nationally recognised centre of excellence in paediatric orthopaedics and trauma. As a fellow, you'll play an important role in a busy, and supportive team, delivering high-quality care across multiple elective and emergency paediatric orthopaedic conditions.
Your clinical work will span both trauma and elective services. You'll be involved in outpatient clinics, ward rounds, and theatre sessions--gaining hands-on experience managing complex fractures, deformity correction, and limb reconstruction. You'll also take part in the acute and late-phase management of trauma, with exposure to advanced techniques including flexible nailing, circular and monolateral frames, lengthening nails, and internal fixation.
This fellowship offers structured training in important areas such as developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) with ultrasound screening, Ponseti management of clubfoot, and the treatment of neuromuscular disorders supported by gait analysis. You'll also gain experience using growing rods for osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), and work with our specialist teams in adolescent and young adult hip preservation and paediatric knee surgery.
About us
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.
We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.
We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England -- and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire -- in the latest NHS Staff Survey.
Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values -- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence -- to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.
We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts -- helping you thrive at work and beyond.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCS or equivalent postgraduate qualification
- FRCS (Tr & Orth) or an equivalent qualification approved by the relevant regulatory body for overseas applicants
- Completed basic surgical training in posts approved by a Surgical Royal College or an approved overseas equivalent
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
- Excellent communication skills with children, families, and colleagues
- Awareness of safeguarding and child protection principles
- Knowledge of clinical governance and audit processes
- Understanding of the principles of clinical audit and quality improvement
- Evidence of participation in audit or quality improvement projects
- Ability to deliver effective teaching and feedback
Desirable
- Interest in contributing to ongoing departmental research or service evaluation
Experience
Essential
- Validated logbook or appraisal document indicating appropriate operative experience
- Competence in pre-operative and post-operative management of orthopaedic patients.
Desirable
- Evidence of surgical training in paediatric orthopaedics during a recognised training programme and/or through additional subspecialty training or fellowships
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates a commitment to child-centred care, working collaboratively with children and their families to develop care pathways tailored to their individual needs.
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential
- Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCS or equivalent postgraduate qualification
- FRCS (Tr & Orth) or an equivalent qualification approved by the relevant regulatory body for overseas applicants
- Completed basic surgical training in posts approved by a Surgical Royal College or an approved overseas equivalent
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
- Excellent communication skills with children, families, and colleagues
- Awareness of safeguarding and child protection principles
- Knowledge of clinical governance and audit processes
- Understanding of the principles of clinical audit and quality improvement
- Evidence of participation in audit or quality improvement projects
- Ability to deliver effective teaching and feedback
Desirable
- Interest in contributing to ongoing departmental research or service evaluation
Experience
Essential
- Validated logbook or appraisal document indicating appropriate operative experience
- Competence in pre-operative and post-operative management of orthopaedic patients.
Desirable
- Evidence of surgical training in paediatric orthopaedics during a recognised training programme and/or through additional subspecialty training or fellowships
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates a commitment to child-centred care, working collaboratively with children and their families to develop care pathways tailored to their individual needs.
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).
