Fixed Term | 12 months
Applications are invited for the following Paediatric Orthopaedic Fellowships at Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust with the following start and end dates inclusive.
Applicants need to specify which of the roles they would like to be considered for and rank them in order:
1. National Paediatric Orthopaedics and Trauma Fellowship - Commencing October 6th, 2027 – October 3rd, 2028: Six monthly rotation with 2 consultants each posting
1. National Paediatric Orthopaedics and Trauma Fellowship - Commencing
October 6th, 2027 – October 3rd, 2028: Six monthly rotation with 2 consultants each
posting
2. Paediatric Orthopaedics and Limb Reconstruction Fellowship – Commencing
October 6th, 2027 – October 3rd, 2028– 12 months with 2 limb reconstruction
consultants
3. Paediatric Orthopaedics and Trauma Fellowship (2 Posts) – Commencing April
5th, 2028 – April 3rd, 2029 : Six monthly rotation with 2 consultants each posting
4. Paediatric Orthopaedics and Trauma Fellowship – Commencing April 7th, 2027–
October 5th, 2027 : Six month rotation with 2 consultants
The post is whole time with 40 standard hours per week attracting an ST6– ST8/ salary with 1 in 11 on-call rota with prospective cover shared with existent 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. Appointees are expected in rare circumstances to cover any other colleague’s session due to sickness. Total working hours are less than 48. These are all posts designed for educational training.
At Sheffield Children’s, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children’s Health.
We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.
We’re proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children’s as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England — and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire — in the latest NHS Staff Survey.
Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values — Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence — to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we’re excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.
We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts — helping you thrive at work and beyond.
All paediatric orthopaedic fellows receive comprehensive training in general orthopaedics and trauma , with additional exposure to gait analysis, deformity planning, and pre‑operative planning.
The National Paediatric Orthopaedic Fellowship carries additional leadership responsibilities, including coordination of the weekly rota, oversight of day‑to‑day departmental operations, and management of trainee and fellow leave. A dedicated administrative session is provided, and the fellow liaises directly with departmental managers.
The Paediatric Limb Reconstruction Fellowship offers focused training in limb reconstruction and deformity correction.
The Young Adult Hip Fellowship provides experience across both paediatric and adult young hip preservation.
Fellows also have opportunities to work with the knee preservation surgeons and the neuromuscular team .
Where possible, paediatric orthopaedic fellows rotate through two subspecialties every six months . All fellows receive protected time for research, study, and audit , though occasional clinical cover may be required.
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Children’s, 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
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