Post CCT Clinical Fellow in Hand Surgery

NHS; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious healthcare institution in Sheffield is seeking a Post CCT Clinical Fellow in Hand Surgery. This role involves performing trauma procedures, teaching junior doctors, and ensuring continual professional development. The successful candidate must hold GMC registration and possess relevant surgical qualifications and experience. This is a chance to advance your career within a supportive environment that values professional growth.

Qualifications

• Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of application.
• Minimum of 6 months specialist hand surgery experience during pre CCT training.
• Ability to critically assess published research.

Responsibilities

• Carry out common trauma procedures.
• Teach medical students and junior doctors.
• Participate in CME/CPD activities.

Education

Basic Medical Degree

FRCS (Plast) or FRCS (Tr& Orth) or equivalent

Diploma in Hand Surgery (British or European)

Certificate of Completion of Training by start date

Job description

Go back Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Post CCT Clinical Fellow in Hand Surgery

The closing date is 05 October 2025

The appointment is to commence as soon as possible for a fixed term period of 6 months, with potential for a mutual extension. FRCS (Ortho) / FRCS(Plastics) or equivalent is essential. 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 most appropriate to an individual holding a Certificate of Completion of Training or in their final year of Higher Specialty Training at ST6+.

Main duties of the job

Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.

About us

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 actionsFor further details of our services and organisational structure, including our Board of Directors, and our future plans please visit

www.sth.nhs.uk/about-us

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative work plan.

The successful candidate must be Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise by the date of application . For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link.

Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of application
• Basic Medical Degree
• FRCS (Plast) or FRCS (Tr& Orth) or equivalent
• Diploma in Hand Surgery (British or European)
• Certificate of Completion of Training by start date.

Clinical experience

• Minimum of 6 months specialist hand surgery experience during pre CCT training
• Evidence of ability to carry out common trauma procedures

Research

• Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
• Publications in Peer reviewed journals.

Teaching and training

• Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors

Continuous Professional Development

• Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
• Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio

Personal attributes

• Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
• 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 (2013).

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.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust