Job summary
This post is designed for candidates with previous experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology who have a special interest in medical education and wish to develop clinical aptitude in their professional development.
It is ideally targeted at ST3 and above, ST1 and ST2 trainees will be considered if appropriate experience.
It provides an excellent opportunity to combine clinically individualised tailored activity with undergraduate teaching.
You will be responsible for the teaching and management of the new AP1 students rotation through obstetrics and Gynaecology under the supervision of Ms.Jyothi Rajeswary, Undergraduate Lead in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Sherwood Forest Hospitals
The post will be up to five days per week - 3 equivalent working days primarily with the medical students in the Unit and 2 working days equivalent on the trainee rota. There are on-call commitments.
Main duties of the job
Clinical duties - two days per week
The appointee will work with the other full time equivalent trainees on the rota providing day to day on-call cover for both obstetrics and gynaecology. As well as providing emergency daytime cover the appointee will have the opportunity to gain experience in other aspects of the specialty in antenatal and gynaecology clinics, specialist gynaecological clinics and in the operating theatre, or ultrasound scanning in obstetrics and or gynaecology or to learn a new skill e.g. Colposcopy.
Teaching / educational duties -
Three days per week This time will be spent in developing a special interest in undergraduate medical education and delivering the Intended learning outcomes (ILOS) described in the AP1 teaching logbook
The successful candidate will participate in weekly obstetrics and gynaecology teaching clinics and small group teaching and tutorials, centred on Case Based Learning as well as assisting at assessments. Allocated study will be available to attend all the required courses to complete this.
About us
Thank you for your interest in this role.
Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020.
The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall we are rated Outstanding for care.
For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.
Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, we also care for you.
We would love you to join us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for a detailed description of the role and the main responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for a detailed description of the role and the main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- MBBS /MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice.
Desirable
- Part 2 MRCOG or equivalent
- Part 3 MRCOG
Postgraduate Experience
Essential
- At least 4 years in post graduate training
Ability
Essential
- Experience of medical student teaching
Desirable
- Able to undertake minor and intermediate surgical lists with indirect supervision
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff
- Able to prioritise clinical need
Desirable
- Able to manage a delivery suite at Tier 2 ('registrar') level
Clinical Skills and Technical Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GP's, nurses and other agencies Able to maximise safety and minimise risk
Other
Essential
- Communication Skills: Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication, and capacity to adapt language to the situation, as appropriate Able to build rapport, listen, persuade and negotiate
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Problem Solving and Decision Making: Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach.
- Problem Solving and Decision Making: Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound Part 2 MRCOG or equivalent Part 3 MRCOG Able to undertake minor and intermediate surgical lists with indirect supervision Able to manage a delivery suite at Tier 2 ('registrar') level 3 Audit and research clinical judgement to problems Able to work without direct supervision where appropriate
- Empathy and Sensitivity: Capacity to take in others' perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people Demonstrates respect for all
- Managing Others and Team Involvement: Able to work in multi professional teams and supervise junior medical staff Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members for the benefit of Best NHS Acute Trust in the Midlands (2018, 2019 and 2020 NHS Staff Survey) CQC Outstanding hospital (King's Mill) patients through, for example, audit and quality improvement projects
- Managing Others and Team Involvement: Capacity to work effectively with others and in a multidisciplinary team
- Organisation and Planning: Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively Capacity to prioritise own workload and organise ward rounds Evidence of thoroughness (is well prepared, shows self discipline/commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines)
Audit and Research
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit clinical risk management, evidence based practice, patient safety and clinical quality improvement initiatives
- Demonstrates knowledge of evidence informed practice
- Demonstrates an understanding of clinical governance Understanding of research methodology in clinical trials
- Sets realistic goals and deadlines.
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity
Management and Administration Ability
Essential
- Good organisation, time and management skills
Desirable
- Evidence of effective leadership in and outside medicine
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- MBBS /MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice.
Desirable
- Part 2 MRCOG or equivalent
- Part 3 MRCOG
Postgraduate Experience
Essential
- At least 4 years in post graduate training
Ability
Essential
- Experience of medical student teaching
Desirable
- Able to undertake minor and intermediate surgical lists with indirect supervision
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff
- Able to prioritise clinical need
Desirable
- Able to manage a delivery suite at Tier 2 ('registrar') level
Clinical Skills and Technical Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GP's, nurses and other agencies Able to maximise safety and minimise risk
Other
Essential
- Communication Skills: Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication, and capacity to adapt language to the situation, as appropriate Able to build rapport, listen, persuade and negotiate
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Problem Solving and Decision Making: Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach.
- Problem Solving and Decision Making: Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound Part 2 MRCOG or equivalent Part 3 MRCOG Able to undertake minor and intermediate surgical lists with indirect supervision Able to manage a delivery suite at Tier 2 ('registrar') level 3 Audit and research clinical judgement to problems Able to work without direct supervision where appropriate
- Empathy and Sensitivity: Capacity to take in others' perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people Demonstrates respect for all
- Managing Others and Team Involvement: Able to work in multi professional teams and supervise junior medical staff Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members for the benefit of Best NHS Acute Trust in the Midlands (2018, 2019 and 2020 NHS Staff Survey) CQC Outstanding hospital (King's Mill) patients through, for example, audit and quality improvement projects
- Managing Others and Team Involvement: Capacity to work effectively with others and in a multidisciplinary team
- Organisation and Planning: Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively Capacity to prioritise own workload and organise ward rounds Evidence of thoroughness (is well prepared, shows self discipline/commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines)
Audit and Research
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit clinical risk management, evidence based practice, patient safety and clinical quality improvement initiatives
- Demonstrates knowledge of evidence informed practice
- Demonstrates an understanding of clinical governance Understanding of research methodology in clinical trials
- Sets realistic goals and deadlines.
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity
Management and Administration Ability
Essential
- Good organisation, time and management skills
Desirable
- Evidence of effective leadership in and outside medicine
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).
