11 Oct
Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
Sheffield
Job description
Job summary
The post has been designed to offer sub-speciality training in paediatric spinal surgery and research. The programme is arranged in order that, over the course of the 6 or 12 months, the successful candidate will work with all the paediatric orthopaedic spinal surgeons at the Sheffield Children's Hospital.
It is the duty of the Fellow to supervise the running of the Orthopaedic Ward with other Paediatric Orthopaedic Fellows and the three Specialist Registrars.
Time has been made available for research, which may be of the Fellows' own choice within the remit of the British Spine Registry and the current research programme within the spinal unit.
We are the lead centre of the NIHR HTA funded BASIS study which the Fellow will be closely involved in.
Main duties of the job
The Fellow will have up to 2 dedicated lists each week with one of the Consultants (dual Consultant operating is currently 35% of the lists).
There will also be weekly clinics, some of which will be supernumerary teaching clinics, including a multi-disciplinary neuromuscular clinic.
There will be an expectation of completing a research project during the Fellowship as the Unit is currently leading an NIHR funded multi-centre RCT on spinal bracing, has been collecting outcome measures on all patients for the last 15 years, is involved with the British Spine Registry and has research potential with the EOS system.
The post includes at least a one day a week research commitment as the British Spine Registry Research Fellow. This will involve developing and delivering research and audit projects pertaining to spinal deformity management in the United Kingdom.
The Spinal Unit regularly hosts a BSc Student from the University of Sheffield, and the successful candidate will be expected to be part of the supervisory team.
It is expected that applicants will demonstrate a desire to continue their practice in the paediatric spinal sub-specialities.
About us
Sheffield Children's is one of three independent, specialist paediatric hospitals in the country, providing dedicated healthcare for children and young people across community, mental health and acute specialist settings.
We have three overarching aims that set the direction for the Trust in our vision "to create a healthier future for children and young people."
- Outstanding patient care
- Brilliant place to work
- Leader in children's health
Our commitment to rewarding colleagues is demonstrated through our brilliant reward and benefits offer including; generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme and access to salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and lease cars.
We are committed to supporting colleagues from different heritages and lifestyles while at work. This is supported through the offer we have in place for flexible working and the three equality network groups we have in place.
Colleagues are encouraged to join these groups and request flexible working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
For an informal chat about this role, please contact Lee Breakwell Tel-0114 2717000 E
Interviews are scheduled to take place on Friday 4th October.
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 Manager :
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 at
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 :
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified medical practitioner
- Registered with GMC
- FRCS (Tr &Orth;) or currently part of a Training Programme
Desirable
- Distinction, prizes, awards, scholarships, other degrees, higher degrees
- Presentations
- Publications
Experience
Essential
- Validated logbook / appraisal document indicating appropriate operative experience
- Completed Basic Surgical Training in posts approved by the surgical Royal College or approved overseas equivalent
- Competence in pre- and post-operative management
- Demonstrated commitment to Spinal Surgery
Desirable
- Evidence of participation or enthusiasm for audit
- Understands the principles of audit
- Computer skills
Research
Essential
- Current Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training
- Previous experience in research methodology
Desirable
- Research experience
- Research courses
- Grant applications
- Patient Public Involvement experience
- Publications
Teaching
Essential
Experience and interest in teaching
Desirable
Teaching qualifications
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Organisational ability
- Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility
- Understand and communicate intelligibly with patients
- Candidates should have the ability to communicate fluently in English for example to have passed the IELTS English proficiency examination or equivalent
- Trustworthy and reliable
- Behave in a manner which establishes professional relationships with patients
Desirable
- Initiative
- A critical enquiring approach to the acquisition of knowledge
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Caring attitudes
- Organisation skills
- Honesty
- Reliability
- Be physically and mentally fit and capable of conducting operative procedures which may be demanding of a number of hours of close attention
- Manual dexterity as confirmed by referees
Desirable
Ability to work as a team
Demonstartes Trust Values
Essential
- Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence-We care.
▶️ Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Spinal Surgery
🖊️ Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
📍 Sheffield