Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Specialty Doctors to work within the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. The Princess Royal Hospital is a busy DGH with around 4500 deliveries a year in the beautiful county of Shropshire. The team covering emergency work consists of Resident Consultants, Tier 2 (Registrar) and Tier 1 (SHO) doctors covering O&G on a 24hrs a day basis. You will participate in the Tier 2 resident rota on a 1:11 basis which includes days, nights and weekends. You will also have access to gynaecology clinics and theatres. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in the field of O&G in this consultant led and delivered service. You will have the opportunity to take on a SITM as part of your CPD time and we will strongly encourage you to develop a special interest. We would be happy to support you with a CESR application if appropriate.
Main duties of the job
o Day to day running of the labour ward, gynaecology wards and obstetric triage with direct resident consultant support both day and nightoDedicated clinical sessions within a specialist areaoAnte-natal and gynaecological clinicsoParticipation in the department teaching, audit, and educational activitiesoDedicated CPD & SPA time to focus on an appropriate SITM or CESR application (if required)oTo develop enhanced clinical skills, especially in the assessment and management of acutely ill patients.oTo have excellent team-working skills with the abilities and professional attitude to work well in a multi-professional team.oTo deliver clinical and quality targets agreed both nationally and locally with clinical teams and commissioners.oTo follow patients throughout their clinical pathways.
About us
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is the main provider of acute hospital services for around half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales.
Our main service locations are the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) in Shrewsbury which are located 20 minutes' drive apart. Together they provide 99% of our activity. Both hospitals provide a wide range of acute hospital services including accident & emergency, outpatients, diagnostics, inpatient medical care and critical care.We also provide services such as consultant-led outreach clinics at the Wrekin Community Clinic, Telford, the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, Gobowen and the Bridgnorth, Ludlow and Whitchurch Community Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A formal job plan will be agreed between the successful candidate and their Clinical Director, on behalf of the Medical Director within 3 months of starting in post. A full-time job plan is based on a 12 PA working week. The job plan will be reviewed annually and is a prospective agreement that sets out the doctors duties, responsibilities, and objectives for the coming year. It covers all aspects of a doctors professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities. It will provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external and will include personal objectives, detailing links to wider service improvements and trust strategic priorities.For a full-time contract, the job plan will be divided on average per week over an 11-week cycle (pro-rata for a part time post) as:11 CPD sessions (either 0900-1300 or 1300-1700)31 regular clinical sessions (either 0900-1300 or 1300-1700)7 shifts obstetric triage (0800-1900)7 resident night shifts (2030-0900)7 resident day shifts (0830-2100)This gives a total job plan of 12.0529 PAThe allocation of PAs is reviewed and may be subject to adjustment when a further diary exercise is undertaken or if the service demands a review of the team job plan.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A formal job plan will be agreed between the successful candidate and their Clinical Director, on behalf of the Medical Director within 3 months of starting in post. A full-time job plan is based on a 12 PA working week. The job plan will be reviewed annually and is a prospective agreement that sets out the doctors duties, responsibilities, and objectives for the coming year. It covers all aspects of a doctors professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities. It will provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external and will include personal objectives, detailing links to wider service improvements and trust strategic priorities.For a full-time contract, the job plan will be divided on average per week over an 11-week cycle (pro-rata for a part time post) as:11 CPD sessions (either 0900-1300 or 1300-1700)31 regular clinical sessions (either 0900-1300 or 1300-1700)7 shifts obstetric triage (0800-1900)7 resident night shifts (2030-0900)7 resident day shifts (0830-2100)This gives a total job plan of 12.0529 PAThe allocation of PAs is reviewed and may be subject to adjustment when a further diary exercise is undertaken or if the service demands a review of the team job plan.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- BLS
- K2 or EFM training
- MRCOG or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher Degree
- MOET, ALSO or ALS
- PROMPT/ROBUST training
Entry Criteria
Essential
- Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- A minimum of 12 months NHS experience working at Tier 2 (ST3+) level.
- Developing training competencies towards independent practice in all RCOG core training modules (or equivalent)
- Shall have completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in Obstetrics and Gynaecology or as a fixed term specialty trainee in Obstetrics and Gynaecology or shall have equivalent experience and competencies
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- BLS
- K2 or EFM training
- MRCOG or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher Degree
- MOET, ALSO or ALS
- PROMPT/ROBUST training
Entry Criteria
Essential
- Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- A minimum of 12 months NHS experience working at Tier 2 (ST3+) level.
- Developing training competencies towards independent practice in all RCOG core training modules (or equivalent)
- Shall have completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in Obstetrics and Gynaecology or as a fixed term specialty trainee in Obstetrics and Gynaecology or shall have equivalent experience and competencies
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).
