Job summary There are 3 x 12 month positions on offer via this advert. The first appointment is to commence August 2025, the second August 2026 and the third August 2027 and it is essential the applicant should have been awarded FRCS (Orth or NS). 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 appropriate to an individual recently awarded the Certificate of Completion of Training in either Trauma and Orthopaedics or Neurosurgery. The contract of Employment will be held with Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS FT. This post would offer combined Ortho/Neuro and paediatric spine fellowship experience to cover breadth of spinal surgery across 3 hospitals in Sheffield. Appointees can discuss a flexible timetable with fellowship supervisors for rotations in Northern General, Royal Hallamshire hospital and Sheffield Children's hospital over a 12-month period. Please note, there is a separate spinal fellowship role currently being advertised at Sheffield Children's Hospital. As these posts overlap in scope, the intention is to conduct a joint interview process for applicants who have applied to both roles across the two Trusts. You will only need to attend one interview. Please contact us, if you have any concerns regarding this process. Main duties of the job The Post CCT Clinical Spinal Fellow will be supported by Resident doctors and a Clinical Nurse specialist and will have responsibility for the daily care of the patients under the care Spinal Consultants at NGH. There is an opportunity to attend Theatre and outpatient sessions with neurosurgical (Complex spine) team at Royal Hallamshire hospital and flexible working with the post holder at Sheffield Children's hospital to attend paediatric clinics and theatre sessions. 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 £70,425 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 190-STH-25-062 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 with the GMC with a licence to practise FRCS (Orth) or FRCS(SN) Basic Medical Degree Desirable Distinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships. Other degrees Research Essential Evidence of recent involvement in research and audit related to spinal conditions Desirable Recent spinal publications in Peer reviewed journals Clinical experience Essential Between 12 and 36 months experience within a dedicated spinal surgical service Successful completion of certificate of training prior to commencement in post (post CCT) NHS Experience (excluding clinical attachment) Teaching and training Essential Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors Continuous Professional Development Essential Evidence of participation in CME/CPD relating to spinal surgery within in the last 12 months Desirable Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise FRCS (Orth) or FRCS(SN) Basic Medical Degree Desirable Distinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships. Other degrees Research Essential Evidence of recent involvement in research and audit related to spinal conditions Desirable Recent spinal publications in Peer reviewed journals Clinical experience Essential Between 12 and 36 months experience within a dedicated spinal surgical service Successful completion of certificate of training prior to commencement in post (post CCT) NHS Experience (excluding clinical attachment) Teaching and training Essential Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors Continuous Professional Development Essential Evidence of participation in CME/CPD relating to spinal surgery within in the last 12 months Desirable Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio 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)