Paediatric Trauma

Applications are invited for the following Paediatric Orthopaedic Fellowship at Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust with the following start and end dates inclusive.

Paediatric Orthopaedics and Young Adult Hip Fellowship-Commencing ASAP - October 3rd, 2024 - 5-month position with one young hip preservation consultant
- Adult and children

There is also training in deformity planning and correction, and limb lengthening in various disorders, with exposure to circular and monolateral frames, as well as internal fixation techniques.

There will be involvement in the acute and late phased management of complex fractures, and it is expected that the post holder will gain considerable hands on operative experience in trauma and elective conditions.

The post is whole time with 40 standard hours per week attracting an ST6- ST8/ salary with 1 in 11/12 on-call rota with prospective cover shared with fellows and 3 Yorkshire specialist trainees. Salary is on the above new contract scale. Fellows are involved in both elective and fracture clinics, elective theatre sessions, trauma theatre sessions as well as ward rounds. There is a weekly Friday morning MDT and clinical governance meetings with participation by all middle grades

Research is actively encouraged and there is opportunity and time for involvement in research, service evaluations and audit programmes.

It is anticipated that applicants will demonstrate a desire to continue their practice in Paediatric Orthopaedics.

Working for your organisation

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.

Please refer to the attached job description for full details regarding the main responsibilities of the role.