Foundation 2 Clinical Fellow in Orthopaedics
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Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for a number of Foundation 2 Clinical Fellows in Orthopaedics to join our team. The Foundation 2 Clinical Fellow appointments are to commence for a period of 12 months from 4^th August 2026 to 3rd August 2027. There is the potential opportunity to extend beyond this initial period dependent on rota space and mutual agreement.MBBS or equivalent is essential. The posts do not award a National Training Number. As these posts are not recognised as ‘training posts’, 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 these posts are equivalent to F2 Level.
Main duties of the job
This post is ideal for candidates wishing to pursue a career in any surgical specialty as well as orthopaedic Surgery. There is opportunity within this large and prestigious unit to expand on clinical, operative, educational, and academic skills which will assist in becoming competitive for recruitment to higher surgical training programs.
The role will involve ward based duties with opportunities to attend theatres (where availability permits) and clinics once ward rounds have been completed. It is important to be aware that protected theatre time will not be rota’d but time spent in theatre/clinic will be supported by the consultant body.The department has a consultant of the week model with a daily consultant ward round. The successful applicant will have time as the resident of the week to support this ward round and aid continuity of care. For standard days, they will have a base ward which is also staffed by a ward based team of Foundation Level doctors which they will help lead and support before going to theatre/clinic.
The successful applicant will be expected to use their leadership and management skills to manage their time and get to theatre. There will be rota’d time at the Sheffield Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SEOC) based at the Royal Hallamshire Site.
At The Northern General site they will attend the trauma multi-disciplinary meeting daily each morning.
Working for our organisation
These are the values that all staff at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are expected to demonstrate in all that they do.
Patients First – Ensure that the people we serve are at the heart of what we do
Respectful – Be kind, respectful, fair and value diversity
Ownership – Celebrate our successes, learn continuously and ensure we improve
Unity – Work in partnership with others
Deliver – Be efficient, effective and accountable for our actions
The Trust have developed a PROUD Behaviours framework which details specific behaviours we expect to see and do not expect to see, aligned to each of the five PROUD Values.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information, please refer to the job description, which outlines the duties of this post.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a licence to practise
- Basic Medical Degree
- Distinctions, prizes, awards, scholorships
Research
Essential criteria- Interest and experience in research techniques
- Publications in Peer reviewed journals.
- Presentations
Clinical experience
Essential criteria- At least 12 months post qualification
- Completed F1 competencies by time of job start
- At least 12 months experience in the NHS by job start (excluding clinical attachments)
- Experience of working on a Surgical ward within an NHS Hospital
- Previous experience in orthopaedics
Teaching and training
Essential criteria- Interest in training clinical and surgical skills
- Attendance of MRCS course modules
Continuous Professional Development
Essential criteria- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Clinical governance and audit
Essential criteria- Committed to and understands the principles of clinical governance, evidence of participation in audit
- Understands the principles outlined in the GMC document Good Medical Practice
- Understands the requirements of Medical Appraisal and Revalidation
- Evidence completion of an audit loop or service improvement project
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