Junior Clinical Fellow in Spinal Surgery - Sheffield, United Kingdom - Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

    Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
    Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Sheffield, United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

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    Job summary

    The appointment is to commence 7th August 2024 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, a TIG fellow, two SpRs, an SHO and a clinical nurse specialist. 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 SHO level will be by mutual agreement.

    The successful candidate will be expected to assist the SHO, 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

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Please consult the Job Description and Person Specification for detailed responsibilities of the role.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

  • Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise
  • Basic Medical Degree

    • Desirable

  • Working towards MRCS examinations

    • Clinical experience

    Essential

  • Experience in trauma and orthopaedics at Foundation / CT equivalent level (minimum 4 months, maximum 18 months).
  • NHS Experience (excluding Clinical Attachment)

    • Research

    Essential

  • Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
  • Evidence of research, audit, or service review activity

    • Desirable

  • Publications in Peer reviewed journals.

    • Teaching and training

    Essential

  • Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors

    • Continuous Professional Develo

    Essential

  • Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months

    • Desirable

  • Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio

    • Personal attributes

    Essential

  • Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix)
  • The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC' good medical practice