Job summary Applications are invited for 1 x Clinical Knee Fellow post commencing August 2025. The successful applicant will gain closely supervised exposure to all aspects of knee surgery excluding complex revision arthroplasty surgery at the Northern General Hospital. A structured timetable of activities will be provided under the supervision of three Consultant Orthopaedic Knee surgeons. Main duties of the job The successful fellow will be given active support with basic science and clinical research and will be expected to present and publish this work as appropriate This post is aimed at Orthopaedic Trainees who wish for specialist training and experience in Knee Surgery. 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 visitwww.sth.nhs.uk/about-us Date posted 12 February 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £70,425 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 190-STH-25-029 Job locations Northern General Hospital Sheffield S5 7AU Job description Job responsibilities he appointment is to commence August 2025 ( Qualifications ) FRCS 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 are equivalent to ST8, appropriate to an individual holding a Certificate of Completion of Training. This appointment is suitable for a senior Orthopaedic trainee who wants to specialise in Knee Surgery. The successful candidate will work with the knee Surgeons employed by STHFT. During the year, exposure to a wide range of knee conditions will be experienced. These include a substantial proportion of soft tissue injuries to the knee including multiple ligament reconstructions, cruciate reconstructions and advanced arthroscopic procedures. Arthroplasty is also undertaken including total knee replacement, unicompartmental knee replacement and patello-femoral replacements. This post is not suitable for a trainee wishing to gain experience in revision knee replacement surgery. Any candidate who is unavailable for personal reasons to work full time will be eligible to be considered for the post; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trusts in consultation with consultant colleagues. Job description Job responsibilities he appointment is to commence August 2025 ( Qualifications ) FRCS 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 are equivalent to ST8, appropriate to an individual holding a Certificate of Completion of Training. This appointment is suitable for a senior Orthopaedic trainee who wants to specialise in Knee Surgery. The successful candidate will work with the knee Surgeons employed by STHFT. During the year, exposure to a wide range of knee conditions will be experienced. These include a substantial proportion of soft tissue injuries to the knee including multiple ligament reconstructions, cruciate reconstructions and advanced arthroscopic procedures. Arthroplasty is also undertaken including total knee replacement, unicompartmental knee replacement and patello-femoral replacements. This post is not suitable for a trainee wishing to gain experience in revision knee replacement surgery. Any candidate who is unavailable for personal reasons to work full time will be eligible to be considered for the post; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trusts in consultation with consultant colleagues. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a licence to practise Qualified medical practitioner FRCS (Ortho) or equivalent Desirable Distinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships, Other degrees Research Essential Interest and experience in research techniques Desirable Publications in Peer reviewed journals. Presentations Clinical experience Essential At least 6 months knee surgical experience NHS Experience (excluding Clinical Attachment) Demonstrate competence in the management of both acute and elective knee surgery 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 Personal attributes Essential Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix) Good time management skills 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). Management and Administration Desirable Awareness of current issues in NHS Attendance at management training course Experience of service development Clinical governance and audit Essential Committed to and understands the principles of clinical governance Understands the principles outlined in the GMC document Good Medical Practice Understands the requirements of Medical Appraisal and Revalidation Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a licence to practise Qualified medical practitioner FRCS (Ortho) or equivalent Desirable Distinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships, Other degrees Research Essential Interest and experience in research techniques Desirable Publications in Peer reviewed journals. Presentations Clinical experience Essential At least 6 months knee surgical experience NHS Experience (excluding Clinical Attachment) Demonstrate competence in the management of both acute and elective knee surgery 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 Personal attributes Essential Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix) Good time management skills 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). Management and Administration Desirable Awareness of current issues in NHS Attendance at management training course Experience of service development Clinical governance and audit Essential Committed to and understands the principles of clinical governance Understands the principles outlined in the GMC document Good Medical Practice Understands the requirements of Medical Appraisal and Revalidation 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)