Job summary
The Fellowship is a full-time research/placenta accreta network development post under the supervision of The Placenta Accreta Spectrum Lead and Dr Andrew Sharp, Senior Lecturer at the UoL. It includes a clinical component. Clinical supervision will be the responsibility of the RCOG tutors who will allocate a clinical educational supervisor.
The North-West Placenta Accreta Spectrum Disorder Service (PAS) is currently in the process of being established to provide diagnostic and MDT services for placenta accreta spectrum disorder cases across the Liverpool, Cheshire, Merseyside and Greater Manchester region. Diagnostic clinical expertise is provided by Mr Bode Williams and Dr Ben Choo from the Fetal Medicine Unit in conjunction with MRI services provided by the team in Sheffield. There is a monthly local PAS meeting as well as monthly NW regional PAS MDT. The LWH PAS team in the Liverpool Women's Hospital provides expert management of cases of PAS diagnosed in the region with a full complement of the MDT including Gynaecology-Oncology, Obstetrics, Anaesthetics, Operating Theatres, Pathology services and Psychology. The LWH PAS team is actively involved in local and national research projects.
Main duties of the job
The research component of this post comprises research experience in applied research in obstetrics, a research area in which Liverpool leads internationally.
This is a research post eligible for OOPR.
There are no planned day time fixed clinical sessions however, the candidate will be expected to participate in one day per week on delivery suite to maintain skills in a supervised, supportive environment. This equates to one full day every two weeks.
Sample timetable, please not this may change dependent on the service needs and timetables
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
All day Delivery Suite
AM ANC/GED/ PM PAS Scan
Complex section list/ Research
AM Theatres/Research alt,
PM PAS MDT
Research
About us
Liverpool Women's delivers the highest standards of care for women, babies and their families. It is an exciting environment to work in and a great place to develop your career.
We value the contribution of individual talent and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the local community. We will consider requests for flexible working on hiring.
Our core value is to 'Be Kind' and we have an ambition to 'Be Brilliant' with the best people, giving the safest care, to provide outstanding experiences.
The Trust is constantly innovating and evolving it's services to provide the most cutting edge care possible. We have long-term aspirations for the future. https://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/about-us/our-future/planning-for-future-generations/
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The candidate would be expected to participate in all PAS clinics at Liverpool Womens Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. There is also the opportunity for early pregnancy scanning within the Gynaecology Emergency Department with a focus on the diagnosis and management of Caesarean scar pregnancies and early diagnosis of placenta accreta spectrum disorder.
The candidate is expected to actively participate in the PAS service by helping organise the PAS MDTs and help organize delivery planning with the wider team. On the day of the surgery the post-holder will be expected to attend delivery.
The successful candidate will join the full on call rota: ST3 -7 on call is currently a full shift on call on 2 in 22 rota, including 2 sets of 4 weekday nights and 2 sets of weekend nights every 22 weeks and 3 sets of daytime weekend duties in 22 weeks.
The candidate would also be expected to coordinate and attend surgical management of cases of PAS who are delivering in the Liverpool Womens Hospital on the elective Caesarean Section lists. There is also the opportunity to attend sessions with Histopathology to gain experience in the diagnosis of PAS.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The candidate would be expected to participate in all PAS clinics at Liverpool Womens Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. There is also the opportunity for early pregnancy scanning within the Gynaecology Emergency Department with a focus on the diagnosis and management of Caesarean scar pregnancies and early diagnosis of placenta accreta spectrum disorder.
The candidate is expected to actively participate in the PAS service by helping organise the PAS MDTs and help organize delivery planning with the wider team. On the day of the surgery the post-holder will be expected to attend delivery.
The successful candidate will join the full on call rota: ST3 -7 on call is currently a full shift on call on 2 in 22 rota, including 2 sets of 4 weekday nights and 2 sets of weekend nights every 22 weeks and 3 sets of daytime weekend duties in 22 weeks.
The candidate would also be expected to coordinate and attend surgical management of cases of PAS who are delivering in the Liverpool Womens Hospital on the elective Caesarean Section lists. There is also the opportunity to attend sessions with Histopathology to gain experience in the diagnosis of PAS.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration with licence to practise
- MRCOG Part I
- Primary Medical Degree
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- 6 years post registration
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology - completion/or nearing completion of ST6-7 competencies by appointment
Desirable
- Intermediate level obstetric ultrasound
Training
Essential
- Within 6 months of completion of training in obstetrics/gynaecology
Desirable
- NTN in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
academic achievements
Essential
- Evidence of research interest/QI projects
- Presentation(s)
Desirable
- Experience of clinical management e.g. coordinating review meetings/MDT
- Published papers
- Other Degree (e.g. BSc)
Skills
Essential
- Commensurate competence in: - Communication - Clinical judgement - Patient handling - Colleague handling - Teamwork
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration with licence to practise
- MRCOG Part I
- Primary Medical Degree
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- 6 years post registration
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology - completion/or nearing completion of ST6-7 competencies by appointment
Desirable
- Intermediate level obstetric ultrasound
Training
Essential
- Within 6 months of completion of training in obstetrics/gynaecology
Desirable
- NTN in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
academic achievements
Essential
- Evidence of research interest/QI projects
- Presentation(s)
Desirable
- Experience of clinical management e.g. coordinating review meetings/MDT
- Published papers
- Other Degree (e.g. BSc)
Skills
Essential
- Commensurate competence in: - Communication - Clinical judgement - Patient handling - Colleague handling - Teamwork
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).
