Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for one whole time Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon to join the team at Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust.
The post will be based predominantly at the Sheffield Children's Hospital site, however outreach adult orthopaedic clinics and theatre sessions will be required at the local Teaching Hospitals.
Main duties of the job
You will join a team of 11 existing Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeons and 4 Spinal Surgeons undertaking surgery at Sheffield Children's Hospital.
On call is shared 1:8 at Sheffield Children's Hospital (SCH), with prospective cover for leave of colleagues.
The post is full time and is a 10 PA job plan although additional sessions may be available.
Sheffield Children's Hospital is a designated Major Trauma Centre.
You should possess CCT in Trauma and Orthopaedics, with demonstrable experience and expertise in Paediatric Orthopaedics. Additional special interest in transitional lower limb conditions especially foot and ankle and the treatment of cerebral palsy with gait analysis is desirable to complement the needs of the department. The completion of 2 recognised 12-month fellowships in paediatric orthopaedics will be essential.
About us
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:
1. Outstanding Patient Care
2. Brilliant Place to work
3. Leaders in Children's Health
We work successfully with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.
As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children's health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for a full overview of the roles and responsibilities.
For an informal chat about this role, please contact Mr Owain Evans, Orthopaedic Clinical Team Lead, 01142260525.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
4. Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
5. Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
6. Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
7. Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Person Specification
Qualifcations and training
Essential
8. FRCS T&O
9. CCT or equivalent.
10. GMC Registration
Desirable
11. Relevant higher degree
Experience
Essential
12. Recognised higher specialist training programme
13. Completion of 2 years of recognised Paediatric .Trauma and Orthopaedics Fellowship
Desirable
14. Further relevant fellowship
15. Experience of foot and ankle
16. Experience of adult transitioning
Knowledge and skills
Essential
17. ATLS
18. Recognised appropriate motion analysis course
Desirable
19. NLS/PLS
20. Trained in gait analysis clinics
Personal Attributes
Essential
21. Working in teams with colleagues from other disciplines
22. Good communication skills
23. Resilience under pressure
Audit & Research
Essential
24. Competence in clinical audit.
25. Able to initiate and execute medical research projects
26. Publications in peer-reviewed journal.
27. Demonstration of evaluation of outcomes in personal practice.
Desirable
28. Experience of attracting grant funding Strategy for further research interests.
Teaching
Essential
29. Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors
Desirable
30. Specific training in education or appraisal.
31. Membership of faculty of recognised courses
Management
Essential
32. Knowledge of clinical governance.
33. Demonstrates Clinical Leadership
Desirable
34. Experience of management.
35. Completion of a Recognised Leadership Course