Job summary
The junior specialty doctors are part of a team of junior doctors who are assigned to Obstetrics and Gynaecology to support the rota providing 24/7 cover to Obstetrics and Gynaecology emergency admissions and inpatients. The successful candidate will be supported by a named educational supervisor.
At the ST1-2 level the post-holder will be expected to have completed Foundation Training or equivalent. The successful candidate will take part in an emergency on-call rota and routine elective work in both Obstetrics and Gynaecology. This will include Caesarean Section lists, Gynaecology theatre lists, administrative tasks and general and specialist outpatient clinics.
The post will be based at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital or Good Hope Hospital with an understanding the post holder may also be required to work at different sites, dependent on the needs of the service. It would be beneficial that you would be able to drive and have own means of transport.
Main duties of the job
*Work with a named consultant, who will act as a mentor and will be available to perform appraisals, provide support and advice.
*Attend weekly meeting to discuss CTG's and interesting cases for learning.
*Attend monthly audit meetings and trainees are encouraged to undertake audit projects.
*Attend the monthly mortality, morbidity, audit and governance meetings.
*Attend Postgraduate Education meetings.
*Be actively involved on quality improvement, research and teaching projects to enhance surgical portfolio.
*Be able to liaise with Consultant, other junior doctors, Nurses, Midwives, patient, relatives, administrative staff and other senior medical staff
*Be able to eventually supervise/ support more junior members of the team.
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for more details about this post or contact the named consultant for a discussion about the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for more details about this post or contact the named consultant for a discussion about the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC with licence to practice.
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice
- Eligibility to live and work in the UK
- Medical Degree from a recognised University
Experience
Essential
- *A minimum of 2 years full time post graduate training (its equivalent gained on a part time basis) or equivalent experience and competencies.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English and ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, carers and other health professionals.
- Participation in teaching activities
- Knowledge of clinical research
- Commitment to continuing personal development and medical education
- Computer Skills
- Criminal Records Disclosure check at enhanced level
- Full registration with the GMC with licence to practice.
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice
- Eligibility to live and work in the UK
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC with licence to practice.
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice
- Eligibility to live and work in the UK
- Medical Degree from a recognised University
Experience
Essential
- *A minimum of 2 years full time post graduate training (its equivalent gained on a part time basis) or equivalent experience and competencies.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English and ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, carers and other health professionals.
- Participation in teaching activities
- Knowledge of clinical research
- Commitment to continuing personal development and medical education
- Computer Skills
- Criminal Records Disclosure check at enhanced level
- Full registration with the GMC with licence to practice.
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice
- Eligibility to live and work in the UK
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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
