Trust Doctor Obs & Gynae (SHO Level)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

• ATLS/ACLS/ALS/APLS.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Newham University Hospital

Glen Road

London

E13 8SL

Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)