Job summary A number of opportunities have arisen for a Junior Clinical Fellow in Orthopaedics to join our team. The Junior Clinical Fellow appointments are to commence 06th August 2025 until 3rd February 2026. MBBS or equivalent is essential. 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 is equivalent to F2/CT1/CT2. Main duties of the job This post is ideal for candidates wishing to pursue a career in any surgical specialty as well as orthopaedic Surgery. There is opportunity within this large and prestigious unit to expand on clinical, operative, educational, and academic skills which will assist in becoming competitive for recruitment to higher surgical training programs. The successful applicant will be expected to work at a minimum at Foundation Year 2 level up to the level of CT2. The role will involve ward based duties with opportunities to attend theatres and clinics at the Northen General Hospital and Royal Hallamshire Hospital sites once ward rounds have been completed. The department has a consultant of the week model with a daily consultant ward round. The successful applicant will have time as the junior of the week to support this ward round and aid continuity of care. For standard days, they will have a base ward which is also staffed by a ward based team of Foundation Level doctors which they will help lead and support before going to theatre. The successful applicant will be expected to use their leadership and management skills to manage their time and get to theatre. There will be rota'd time at the Sheffield Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SEOC) based at the Royal Hallamshire Site. At The Northern they will attend the trauma multi-disciplinary meeting daily each morning. 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. P atients First - Ensure that the people we serve are at the heart of what we do R espectful - Be kind, respectful, fair and value diversity O wnership - Celebrate our successes, learn continuously and ensure we improve U nity - Work in partnership with others D eliver - 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. Date posted 31 March 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £49,909 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 190-STH-25-076 Job locations Northern General Hospital Herries Road Sheffield S5 7AU 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 (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a licence to practise Basic Medical Degree Desirable Distinctions, prizes, awards, scholorships Research Essential Interest and experience in research techniques Desirable Publications in Peer reviewed journals. Clinical experience Essential At least 12 months post qualification Completed F2 competencies by time of job start At least one year experience in the NHS Desirable Previous experience in orthopaedics Teaching and training Essential Interest in training clinical and surgical skills Continuous Professional Development Essential Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months Desirable Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio Clinical governance and audit Essential Committed to and understands the principles of clinical governance, evidence of participation in audit Understands the principles outlined in the GMC document Good Medical Practice Understands the requirements of Medical Appraisal and Revalidation Desirable Evidence completion of an audit loop or service improvement project Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a licence to practise Basic Medical Degree Desirable Distinctions, prizes, awards, scholorships Research Essential Interest and experience in research techniques Desirable Publications in Peer reviewed journals. Clinical experience Essential At least 12 months post qualification Completed F2 competencies by time of job start At least one year experience in the NHS Desirable Previous experience in orthopaedics Teaching and training Essential Interest in training clinical and surgical skills Continuous Professional Development Essential Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months Desirable Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio Clinical governance and audit Essential Committed to and understands the principles of clinical governance, evidence of participation in audit Understands the principles outlined in the GMC document Good Medical Practice Understands the requirements of Medical Appraisal and Revalidation Desirable Evidence completion of an audit loop or service improvement project 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Northern General Hospital Herries Road Sheffield S5 7AU Employer's website https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)