Job summary
This post is to work on the Junior O&G rota. The post is not recognised as a formal training slot. However, the on-site training opportunities will be the same as the other ST1/2 Doctors. This is a fixed term post for 4 months .
The department has a strong reputation in numerous areas such Urogynaecology, Gynae-oncology, Fetal Medicine, Ambulatory Gynaecology and BSGE accredited Endometriosis Centre as well as a centre of excellence for both undergraduate and postgraduate education.
The department's gynaecological and obstetric practice is diverse. Emergency gynaecology services and early pregnancy unit are supervised through the on-call Gynaecologist as well as the Gynaecologist of the Morning. Clinical responsibilities will include attending outpatient clinics, inpatient and day case theatre sessions, Labour ward/maternal assessment unit
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be working with a team of Consultants, Specialty Doctors, Trust Doctors, Specialty Trainees, Core Trainees and Foundation Trainees. The University Hospital North Midlands offers services at both the Royal Stoke and County Hospital sites; this post shall cover clinical activity in both areas.
You will participate in the Junior O&G on-call rota.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Gynaecology
The department is an accredited Endometriosis Centre and a recognized Centre of excellence for both undergraduate and postgraduate education. There is also a strong reputation in numerous areas such Urogynaecology, Gynae-oncology, Fetal Medicine, Ambulatory Gynaecology.
The department operates a diverse gynaecological service. Emergency gynaecology services and the early pregnancy unit are supervised through the on-call Gynaecologist as well as the Gynaecologist of the Morning.Clinical responsibilities shall predominantly support the delivery of outpatient clinics, elective and day case theatre sessions.
Should the candidate require continued training and assessment in obstetric and gynaecological skills this can be provided as an RCOG ATSM module (or equivalent) and can be accommodated as and when the rota allows.
Obstetrics
There are approximately 6800 deliveries across both hospital sites. The Caesarean section rate is approximately 30% and the induction rate is 29%. Epidurals were used by 24% of patients in labour and the uncorrected perinatal mortality rate was 11.1. There were 35,391 scans performed for the period January 2016 to December 2016 and approximately 169 amniocentesis performed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Gynaecology
The department is an accredited Endometriosis Centre and a recognized Centre of excellence for both undergraduate and postgraduate education. There is also a strong reputation in numerous areas such Urogynaecology, Gynae-oncology, Fetal Medicine, Ambulatory Gynaecology.
The department operates a diverse gynaecological service. Emergency gynaecology services and the early pregnancy unit are supervised through the on-call Gynaecologist as well as the Gynaecologist of the Morning.Clinical responsibilities shall predominantly support the delivery of outpatient clinics, elective and day case theatre sessions.
Should the candidate require continued training and assessment in obstetric and gynaecological skills this can be provided as an RCOG ATSM module (or equivalent) and can be accommodated as and when the rota allows.
Obstetrics
There are approximately 6800 deliveries across both hospital sites. The Caesarean section rate is approximately 30% and the induction rate is 29%. Epidurals were used by 24% of patients in labour and the uncorrected perinatal mortality rate was 11.1. There were 35,391 scans performed for the period January 2016 to December 2016 and approximately 169 amniocentesis performed.
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Motivated individual
- Flexible working
- Demonstrates a clear reason for wanting this Job
- Annual appraisals or equivalent
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Interest pursuing career in Obs & Gynae
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
- MRCOG Part 1
Desirable
- MRCOG Part 2/3
- Awards/distinctions whilst studying for 1st degree
- Academic and extracurricular achievements
Experience
Essential
- Experience with appropriate skills at ST1/SHO level
- Proven ability to work as a member of a team
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, senior medical staff and other health professionals
- Ability to organise and prioritise busy workloads effectively
- BLS, ALS, PROMT or equivalent
- Knowledge of changes occurring in NHS as a whole and its impact on specialty work
- IT skills and applications.
Desirable
- Up to date Foundation or RCOG portfolio or equivalent
- Log of experience & case discussions
- Counselling, communication or related qualification/training
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Motivated individual
- Flexible working
- Demonstrates a clear reason for wanting this Job
- Annual appraisals or equivalent
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Interest pursuing career in Obs & Gynae
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
- MRCOG Part 1
Desirable
- MRCOG Part 2/3
- Awards/distinctions whilst studying for 1st degree
- Academic and extracurricular achievements
Experience
Essential
- Experience with appropriate skills at ST1/SHO level
- Proven ability to work as a member of a team
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, senior medical staff and other health professionals
- Ability to organise and prioritise busy workloads effectively
- BLS, ALS, PROMT or equivalent
- Knowledge of changes occurring in NHS as a whole and its impact on specialty work
- IT skills and applications.
Desirable
- Up to date Foundation or RCOG portfolio or equivalent
- Log of experience & case discussions
- Counselling, communication or related qualification/training
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).
