Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Spinal Surgery

Job summary

Two posts available - starting August 2026 and August 2027.

We are offering an exciting opportunity to join the Paediatric Spinal Surgery team at Sheffield Children's Hospital for sub-specialty training in paediatric spinal surgery and research.

Over the course of 6 or 12-months, you will work with all our paediatric orthopaedic spinal surgeons, gaining hands-on surgical experience and contributing to cutting-edge research. You'll also be involved in the NIHR HTA funded BASIS study, allowing you to further develop your expertise in both clinical practice and research.

About You: You are passionate about paediatric spinal surgery and keen to further develop your expertise in this sub-specialty. You are motivated to pursue a career in this field and are committed to both clinical excellence and research.

Main duties of the job

Reporting to the Clinical Director, your responsibilities will include:

• Supervise the Orthopaedic Ward alongside other Paediatric Orthopaedic Fellows and Specialist Registrars.
• Participate in up to 2 dedicated operating lists each week, including dual Consultant operating.
• Attend weekly clinics, some of which will be supernumerary teaching clinics, including a multidisciplinary neuromuscular clinic.
• Complete a research project. The unit is 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.
• Help oversee a BSc student from the University of Sheffield.
• Dedicate at least one day per week to research commitments as the British Spine Registry Research Fellow - developing and delivering research and audit projects on spinal deformity management in the United Kingdom.

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 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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone's success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, we're building a workplace where everyone belongs.

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.

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.
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.