Job summary The appointment is to commence 7th August 2025 for a fixed term period of 6 months, extendable to 2 years contingent upon mutual agreement between the Trust and the candidate. 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 CT1/CT2 Level. The successful candidate will join a department of eight specialist spinal Consultants, a senior clinical fellow, resident doctors (StR, GPVTS and Foundation doctors) and supported clinical nurse specialist. We have recently been accredited by Eurospine as a Spine Centre for Excellence. The clinical work will involve a wide range of spinal conditions including deformity, lumbar and cervical degenerative conditions, trauma, infection and tumour. Opportunities will be available to gain experience in the management of spinal injuries at the Princess Margaret Spinal Injuries Unit, which is sited on the Northern General Hospital campus. Main duties of the job The post holder will provide support for the spinal surgery service. Opportunity to participate in the general orthopaedic on-call rota at Foundation/Core trainee level will be by mutual agreement. The successful candidate will be expected to assist the resident doctors, when necessary, in the daily management of spinal inpatients but There will be ample opportunity to assist in theatre, attend outpatients and engage in research projects. 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 17 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-25-061 Job locations Northern General Hospital Herries Road Sheffield S5 7AU Job description Job responsibilities Please consult the Job Description and Person Specification for detailed responsibilities of the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please consult the Job Description and Person Specification for detailed responsibilities of the role. Person Specification Research Essential Evidence of research, audit or service review activity Desirable Publications in peer reviewed journals. Qualifications Essential Registered with the GMC and with a licence to practise Basic Medical Degree Desirable Working towards MRCS examinations Clinical experience Essential Experience in trauma and orthopaedics or Neurosurgery at Foundation / CT equivalent level (minimum 4 months, maximum 18 months). NHS Experience (excluding Clinical Attachment) Desirable Experience of spinal surgery Teaching and training Essential Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors Continuous Professional Development Essential Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months Person Specification Research Essential Evidence of research, audit or service review activity Desirable Publications in peer reviewed journals. Qualifications Essential Registered with the GMC and with a licence to practise Basic Medical Degree Desirable Working towards MRCS examinations Clinical experience Essential Experience in trauma and orthopaedics or Neurosurgery at Foundation / CT equivalent level (minimum 4 months, maximum 18 months). NHS Experience (excluding Clinical Attachment) Desirable Experience of spinal surgery Teaching and training Essential Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors Continuous Professional Development Essential Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months 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)