Job summary
The appointment is to commence February 2025 for a fixed term period of 6 months.
Our fellowships can be recruited into 1-2 years in advance, so successful candidates will also be considered for future fellowship posts to start in August 2025 & August 2026 for 6-12 month periods. FRCS (T&O) or equivalent is essential at time of commencement in the post.
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 equivalent to Post CCT/equivalent.
Main duties of the job
Responsible to Mr. Royston, Mr E. Mills, Mr J. McGregor-Riley & Miss Pincher
This post will provide the trainee with an opportunity to work in an active, well-recognised unit with a good record of presentations and publications.
In addition to extensive exposure to the management of Major Trauma, the trainee will gain significant experience in use of circular frames in the acute and reconstructive management of fractures, non-unions and malunions. The Unit applies over 150 Ilizarov frames per year for both trauma and reconstruction cases.
About us
PROUD VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS
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.
For further details of our services and organisational structure, including our Board of Directors, and our future plans please visit
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full detail regarding the Trust and the role itself, please consult the Job Description and Person Specification documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a licence to practise
2. Basic Medical Degree
3. MRCS
4. FRCS (T & O) or Equivalent by time of commencement
Desirable
5. Distinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships, other degrees
Clinical experience
Essential
6. Competence in pre-operative and post-operative management
7. Previous experience in the management of trauma
8. Completion of CCT or approved overseas equivalent
9. NHS Experience (excluding clinical attachment)
Research
Essential
10. Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
Desirable
11. Publications in Peer reviewed journals. Demonstrate an ability to set up & complete research project(s)
Continuous Professional Develo
Essential
12. Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
13. Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio relevant to trauma and limb reconstruction
Personal attributes
Essential
14. Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
15. The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC' good medical practice (2013).