Job summary
OBSTETRICS
The Labour and Delivery Suite has 14 rooms in total, including high risk
rooms, multi-purpose delivery/observation rooms, a high dependency room, a
family bereavement room, a birthing pool, obstetric theatre and theatre
recovery areas. A dedicated obstetric
theatre is situated on Labour Ward. All
accommodation are en-suite.
A new reception and waiting area has been established, along with a
counselling room, improved office accommodation, a staff resource room and
sitting room.
There are approximately 3000 deliveries undertaken
within the Unit each year.
The Unit consists of an inpatient ward
(Wharncliffe Ward) combining Antenatal and Postnatal care with a total of 24
obstetric beds, 3 of which are side wards.
The Ward has a birth registration facility.
There is an Antenatal Day Ward facility and triage
facility attached to the department.
GYNAECOLOGY
The department provides a full range of
gynaecological services including endocrine, recurrent miscarriage,
urogynaecology, colposcopy, out-patient hysteroscopy/cystoscopy, advanced
minimal access surgery, infertility, oncology, menopause, psychosexual,
termination of pregnancy and general gynaecology.
The Gynaecology Ward, B11 has 14 beds. On average there are 1350 non-elective admissions per year.
Day cases are carried out in the day surgery
centre which is shared with other specialties and has its own theatre suite.
Main duties of the job
The Senior Clinical Fellow acts within the Department as second on call
with the responsibilities. They are
directly responsible to the Consultant for the day to day management of the
patients. They must direct the junior
doctors to ensure that this takes place with care, consideration and
efficiency.
The Senior Clinical Fellow is required to attend clinics and the
operating theatre where they work under supervision by the Consultant but may
at times be required to see/operate on pre-selected patients without direct
supervision.
On-call/Full
Shift duties
The rota commitment is currently full shift with prospective cover and
on call commitments. The commitment is
to The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust.
This is reviewed and contracted for prior to each new intake. Any changes to the rota may result in a change
in the work schedule.
About us
The Rotherham
NHS Foundation Trust is a combined acute and community provider delivering a
range of health care services to people in Rotherham and across South
Yorkshire.
We are
ambitious about our future and the part we will play in meeting the health and
social care needs of the local community and the wider region. Our innovative
and forward thinking approach means we are at the forefront of care delivery
for people at home, in the community and in hospital.
At the heart
of the Trust are more than 4,500 members of staff who are working out of the
main Rotherham Hospital site and a number of community locations. A range of
specialist services are delivered across the South Yorkshire region and
nationally.
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is
committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from everyone.
The Trust seeks to establish a workforce as diverse as the population it
serves. We will consider applications to work flexibly. If you are disabled and
require reasonable adjustments to the application process, please contact the Medical
Recruitment Team to discuss.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Labour and Delivery Suite has 14 rooms in total, including high risk
rooms, multi-purpose delivery/observation rooms, a high dependency room, a
family bereavement room, a birthing pool, obstetric theatre and theatre
recovery areas. A dedicated obstetric
theatre is situated on Labour Ward. All
accommodation are en-suite.
A new reception and waiting area has been established, along with a
counselling room, improved office accommodation, a staff resource room and
sitting room.
There are approximately 3000 deliveries undertaken
within the Unit each year.
The Unit consists of an inpatient ward
(Wharncliffe Ward) combining Antenatal and Postnatal care with a total of 24
obstetric beds, 3 of which are side wards.
The Ward has a birth registration facility.
There is an Antenatal Day Ward facility and triage
facility attached to the department.
There is a security system on Labour Suite and Antenatal/Postnatal Ward
and Gynaecology Ward.
There is close liaison with the Special Care Baby Unit adjacent to the
Labour Suite.
GYNAECOLOGY
The department provides a full range of
gynaecological services including endocrine, recurrent miscarriage,
urogynaecology, colposcopy, out-patient hysteroscopy/cystoscopy, advanced
minimal access surgery, infertility, oncology, menopause, psychosexual,
termination of pregnancy and general gynaecology.
The Gynaecology Ward, B11 has 14 beds. On average there are 1350 non-elective admissions per year.
Day cases are carried out in the day surgery
centre which is shared with other specialties and has its own theatre suite.
The Endoscopy Unit accommodates colposcopy and
other outpatient surgical procedures, including diagnostic hysteroscopy, a one
stop postmenopausal bleeding clinic and cystoscopy.
Pregnancy
Advisory Service
The
Pregnancy Advisory Service is situated next to the gynaecology ward.
PAS has 4
private rooms (for women undergoing a medical termination for reasons led by
the HAS 1 from), 2 counselling / consulting rooms and 1 treatment room for examinations
scans and venepuncture.
Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit
The nurse/midwife-led unit is situated next to the gynaecology ward.
Although the unit is nurse/midwife led, there is a Junior StR and a
Senior StR (Registrar level) allocated to the unit.
EPAU treats
women with bleeding in early pregnancy, history of recurrent miscarriage, high
risk e.g. History of diabetes, epilepsy or heart problems, previous tubal
problems, ectopic pregnancy, previous pelvic inflammatory disease,
endometriosis and recurrent miscarriages.
Greenoaks Clinic
Due to the growing demand for services within Obstetrics and
Gynaecology, an Antenatal and Gynaecological Outpatients Suite was recently
developed within the Hospital grounds.
The unit accommodates general and specialist antenatal clinics, general
gynaecology and specialist clinics for endoscopic procedures, colposcopy,
psychosexual, endocrine, recurrent miscarriage, infertility, urogynaecology,
oncology and menopausal problems.
MEDICAL STAFF:
The Medical Staffing establishment of the Department is for:
Twelve Consultants
Two Specialty Doctors
Seven Specialty Registrars (ST3 and above); rotating within the region
One ST1/2 Trainees
Six GP/VTS Trainees
Principal Relationships with other Staff
Liaison with Midwifery and Nursing staff for treatment of patients in
the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Unit and other specialties and staff as
necessary to undertake the full range of duties and responsibilities of the
post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Labour and Delivery Suite has 14 rooms in total, including high risk
rooms, multi-purpose delivery/observation rooms, a high dependency room, a
family bereavement room, a birthing pool, obstetric theatre and theatre
recovery areas. A dedicated obstetric
theatre is situated on Labour Ward. All
accommodation are en-suite.
A new reception and waiting area has been established, along with a
counselling room, improved office accommodation, a staff resource room and
sitting room.
There are approximately 3000 deliveries undertaken
within the Unit each year.
The Unit consists of an inpatient ward
(Wharncliffe Ward) combining Antenatal and Postnatal care with a total of 24
obstetric beds, 3 of which are side wards.
The Ward has a birth registration facility.
There is an Antenatal Day Ward facility and triage
facility attached to the department.
There is a security system on Labour Suite and Antenatal/Postnatal Ward
and Gynaecology Ward.
There is close liaison with the Special Care Baby Unit adjacent to the
Labour Suite.
GYNAECOLOGY
The department provides a full range of
gynaecological services including endocrine, recurrent miscarriage,
urogynaecology, colposcopy, out-patient hysteroscopy/cystoscopy, advanced
minimal access surgery, infertility, oncology, menopause, psychosexual,
termination of pregnancy and general gynaecology.
The Gynaecology Ward, B11 has 14 beds. On average there are 1350 non-elective admissions per year.
Day cases are carried out in the day surgery
centre which is shared with other specialties and has its own theatre suite.
The Endoscopy Unit accommodates colposcopy and
other outpatient surgical procedures, including diagnostic hysteroscopy, a one
stop postmenopausal bleeding clinic and cystoscopy.
Pregnancy
Advisory Service
The
Pregnancy Advisory Service is situated next to the gynaecology ward.
PAS has 4
private rooms (for women undergoing a medical termination for reasons led by
the HAS 1 from), 2 counselling / consulting rooms and 1 treatment room for examinations
scans and venepuncture.
Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit
The nurse/midwife-led unit is situated next to the gynaecology ward.
Although the unit is nurse/midwife led, there is a Junior StR and a
Senior StR (Registrar level) allocated to the unit.
EPAU treats
women with bleeding in early pregnancy, history of recurrent miscarriage, high
risk e.g. History of diabetes, epilepsy or heart problems, previous tubal
problems, ectopic pregnancy, previous pelvic inflammatory disease,
endometriosis and recurrent miscarriages.
Greenoaks Clinic
Due to the growing demand for services within Obstetrics and
Gynaecology, an Antenatal and Gynaecological Outpatients Suite was recently
developed within the Hospital grounds.
The unit accommodates general and specialist antenatal clinics, general
gynaecology and specialist clinics for endoscopic procedures, colposcopy,
psychosexual, endocrine, recurrent miscarriage, infertility, urogynaecology,
oncology and menopausal problems.
MEDICAL STAFF:
The Medical Staffing establishment of the Department is for:
Twelve Consultants
Two Specialty Doctors
Seven Specialty Registrars (ST3 and above); rotating within the region
One ST1/2 Trainees
Six GP/VTS Trainees
Principal Relationships with other Staff
Liaison with Midwifery and Nursing staff for treatment of patients in
the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Unit and other specialties and staff as
necessary to undertake the full range of duties and responsibilities of the
post.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Basic medical training
- Two years Obstetrics & Gynaecology with at least six months in a recognised post
- Knowledge, experience and ability to be senior resident on-call
- Good record keeping
Desirable
- Basic surgical skills course
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology experience
- Experience in other relevant disciplines
Ability/skills
Essential
- Appropriately completed application
- Good, clear and concise verbal and written communication skills
Research and Audit
Essential
- Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit
Desirable
- Relevant research published in peer review journal
Education and Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of involvement in teaching and medical education
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate effective team working skills
- Time management and organisational ability. An example may be they have developed and run training programmes.
- Proven knowledge of systems
- and process of NHS or equivalent
- Sense of understanding and commitment to corporate responsibility
Leadership
Essential
- An understanding of and ability to demonstrate your ability to: Empower others, Lead through change, Influence strategically, Collaborative working, Drive for improvement and Integrity
- Demonstrate innovation and problem solving abilities
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC - please confirm your GMC number
- MBChB or equivalent
- MRCOG Part I or considerable relevant experience
Desirable
- Working towards or achievement of MRCOG Part II
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Basic medical training
- Two years Obstetrics & Gynaecology with at least six months in a recognised post
- Knowledge, experience and ability to be senior resident on-call
- Good record keeping
Desirable
- Basic surgical skills course
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology experience
- Experience in other relevant disciplines
Ability/skills
Essential
- Appropriately completed application
- Good, clear and concise verbal and written communication skills
Research and Audit
Essential
- Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit
Desirable
- Relevant research published in peer review journal
Education and Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of involvement in teaching and medical education
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate effective team working skills
- Time management and organisational ability. An example may be they have developed and run training programmes.
- Proven knowledge of systems
- and process of NHS or equivalent
- Sense of understanding and commitment to corporate responsibility
Leadership
Essential
- An understanding of and ability to demonstrate your ability to: Empower others, Lead through change, Influence strategically, Collaborative working, Drive for improvement and Integrity
- Demonstrate innovation and problem solving abilities
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC - please confirm your GMC number
- MBChB or equivalent
- MRCOG Part I or considerable relevant experience
Desirable
- Working towards or achievement of MRCOG Part II
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).
