Job summary The Appointment is to commence 5th August 2026 for a period of 12 months. The Cavendish Fellowship is specifically designed for a Senior Trainee [FRCS (Orth)] who has already resolved to specialise in hip and knee arthroplasty surgery. This post does not attract an NTN and is aimed at Specialty Registrars who have neared completion of their training and want fellowship experience in arthroplasty surgery. Main duties of the job Candidates for this post will be expected to demonstrate a confirmed interest in some branch of lower limb arthroplasty surgery. The appointment will be at post CCT level. The Fellow is expected to attend up to three all day operating lists per week, attend out-patient clinics and take a lead role with the ward management of in-patients. The on call commitment is to cover the elective arthroplasty unit at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital. It will be assumed that, at the end of the appointment, the Fellow will obtain a consultant or other comparable post with a special responsibility for arthroplasty surgery. The expected period of the Fellow's appointment will be for twelve months. About us PROUD VALUES 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 For further details of our services and organisational structure, including our Board of Directors, and our future plans please visit www.sth.nhs.uk/about-us Date posted 10 March 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £70,425 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 190-STH-25-042 Job locations Northern General Hospital Sheffield S5 7AU Job description Job responsibilities Further and Full information can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification documents. Job description Job responsibilities Further and Full information can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification documents. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a licence to practise Qualified Medical Practitioner FRCS (Tr & Orth) Desirable Distinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships. Higher degrees Research Essential Evidence of peer reviewed publication relevant to lower limb arthroplasty Clinical governance and audit Essential Evidence of completed audit/QI project Clinical experience Essential At least 12 months lower limb arthroplasty experience Demonstrate competence in the management of lower limb arthroplasty patients Experience of working in the NHS Teaching and training Essential Interest in training clinical and surgical skills Desirable Higher teaching qualification Continuous Professional Development Essential Evidence of continuing professional development Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a licence to practise Qualified Medical Practitioner FRCS (Tr & Orth) Desirable Distinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships. Higher degrees Research Essential Evidence of peer reviewed publication relevant to lower limb arthroplasty Clinical governance and audit Essential Evidence of completed audit/QI project Clinical experience Essential At least 12 months lower limb arthroplasty experience Demonstrate competence in the management of lower limb arthroplasty patients Experience of working in the NHS Teaching and training Essential Interest in training clinical and surgical skills Desirable Higher teaching qualification Continuous Professional Development Essential Evidence of continuing professional development 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 Sheffield S5 7AU Employer's website https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)