Job summary
- Job Purpose
This is a Trust Doctor (SHO Level) .The Trust is committed to supporting the post holder in developing their career within the department. This is a 1.0 WTE vacancy on a Substantive appointment.
Newham University Hospital is a busy East London unit, that serves a population of approximately 350,000.
Newham is an area of high deprivation (with regards to employment, education, health and housing). The borough has the UK's lowest proportion of White British people (16.7%), and 42.4 % of residents were born overseas (London average 26.4%). Newham has the lowest proportion of people with English as their main language of all local authority areas in England and Wales. It has one of the highest rates of households in temporary accommodation, and one of the highest population turnover rates in London; with large numbers of people moving into the borough transiently. It is also believed to have the have the highest number of asylum seekers and refugees of any London borough. In 2016 only 56.7% of Newham's women were employed. This is reflected in the women served by the the O+G department.
Main duties of the job
The Registrar will have duties will be similar to Specialist Registrar year ST1-2 working under the guidance of the obstetrics and Gynaecology Consultant.
The postholder will be covering a variable range of duties in both Obstetrics and Gynaecology. These include acute obstetric cover, acute gynaecology cover, obstetric and gynaecology ward rounds, ward cover, elective obstetric theatre and gynaecology theatre, elective antenatal and gynaecology clinics, and Maternity triage/ Maternity Assessment Unit. Presence in the hospital is required for all shifts.
The rolling rota will be provided prior to commencement of the post. A weekly rota is sent out each Friday, detailing daily duties.
Standard working days 0800-1730
Long Days 0800-2030
Nights 2000-0830
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be working under the guidance of a registrar at all hours. They are expected to attend and manage patients in the antenatal and gynaecology outpatient clinic. They are expected to attend operating lists, and manage the patients post operatively under the guidance of the consultant.
Consultant cover is on-site between 0800-2200. Between 2200-0800, the consultant covering is off-site. As such, the candidate would be expected to facilaitate primary management for all O+G emergencies overnight under the guidance of a registarar- and understand when to call for consultant assistance in timely manner.
The College Tutor for Obstetrics & Gynaecology is currently Ms Saira Sundar, who is available to trainees for educational and careers advice. The postholder will be assigned an educational and clinical supervisor and will be appraised at 4 monthly intervals, and is required to engage with the Barts Health appraisal system PReP.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be working under the guidance of a registrar at all hours. They are expected to attend and manage patients in the antenatal and gynaecology outpatient clinic. They are expected to attend operating lists, and manage the patients post operatively under the guidance of the consultant.
Consultant cover is on-site between 0800-2200. Between 2200-0800, the consultant covering is off-site. As such, the candidate would be expected to facilaitate primary management for all O+G emergencies overnight under the guidance of a registarar- and understand when to call for consultant assistance in timely manner.
The College Tutor for Obstetrics & Gynaecology is currently Ms Saira Sundar, who is available to trainees for educational and careers advice. The postholder will be assigned an educational and clinical supervisor and will be appraised at 4 monthly intervals, and is required to engage with the Barts Health appraisal system PReP.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent). Registration with the GMC.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Completed pre-registration year (or equivalent outside the UK).
Desirable
- 12 months UK/NHS experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of managing ward patients
Desirable
- Evidence of interest in Quality Improvement . E.g. Audit.
Skills
Essential
- Competent in history taking and examination skills. Competent in basic life support and resuscitation skills;
- Good Communication skills, both oral and written. Fluent in English. Able to establish good working relationships with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
Other
Essential
- Willing to seek help from senior colleagues as appropriate. Prepared to be flexible in working patterns. An Understanding of the principles of Clinical Audit.
Desirable
- Demonstrate some experience in teaching undergraduates. Computer literate (Microsoft Word/Excel/Access or equivalent).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent). Registration with the GMC.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Completed pre-registration year (or equivalent outside the UK).
Desirable
- 12 months UK/NHS experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of managing ward patients
Desirable
- Evidence of interest in Quality Improvement . E.g. Audit.
Skills
Essential
- Competent in history taking and examination skills. Competent in basic life support and resuscitation skills;
- Good Communication skills, both oral and written. Fluent in English. Able to establish good working relationships with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
Other
Essential
- Willing to seek help from senior colleagues as appropriate. Prepared to be flexible in working patterns. An Understanding of the principles of Clinical Audit.
Desirable
- Demonstrate some experience in teaching undergraduates. Computer literate (Microsoft Word/Excel/Access or equivalent).
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).
