Job summary
This is a Trust Doctor (Registrar Level) .The Trust is committed to supporting the post holder in developing their career within Obstetrics and Gynaecology. This is a 1.0 WTE vacancy on a Substantive appointment.
The post will be based at Newham University Hospital and while this is a non-training post, the successful candidate will work across the full range of specialist clinics and theatres and will be invited to take part in all the educational opportunities the department has to offer. There may be an opportunity to develop specialist interests including completion of ATSMs if eligible.
Successful candidates will be encouraged to participate in teaching, research, audit and journal club. In line with our commitment to improving the working lives of our junior doctors, the duties and hours are fully compliant with the New Deal initiative.
Individuals will require full GMC Registration and should be post MRCOG part 1. These posts are aimed at UK or Overseas trainee obstetricians at ST 3+ level or above, and for EU trained individuals with the appropriate level of clinical experience. The successful applicant would join a middle grade rota.
Main duties of the job
The Registrar will have duties will be similar to Specialist Registrar year ST3-ST6 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.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 0800-1730Long Days 0800-2030Nights 2000-0830
The postholder is 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 indirect guidance of the consultant. They should be independent in performimg caesarean section, instrumental delivery and surgical management of miscarriage.
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 manage for all routine maternity cases and emergencies overnight and understand when to call for consultant assistance in timely manner. The postholder should
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.
Training:
This post is not part of the Deanery Training scheme, however regular sessions for continuing professional development are provided.
Attendance is expected at daily departmental teaching 0800-0845 (unless scheduled for acute duties).As per the teaching rota,doctors are expected to present cases for local learning at Risk Management meetings. Doctors are also required to attend PROMPT obstetric simulation training, and a CTG/ Human Factors training day during their rotation.
Deanery trainees, non-training post junior doctors and Medical students are placed within the department, and all staff are expected to support their training.LeaveAll leave should be requested with 6 weeks notice, on Health Roster and by emailing the Rota coordinator.ConditionsAll doctors should be aware of current local recommendations regarding vaccination and are requested to have hepatitis vaccinations available via the Occupational Health Department at Newham University Hospital.Termination of pregnancy is carried out within the unit; however, no staff member is compelled to directly participate in the administration of a procedure which results in the termination of a pregnancy if they have a conscientious objection, except in the case of emergency care (when all doctors must provide care/ act in the best interest of a patient).There is no statutory right to conscientious objection in the case of emergency hormonal contraception as this is not an abortifacient, but concerns should be discussed with the supervising consultant.
Maintaining medical excellence
The Trust wishes to encourage a culture of openness and medical excellence. The Trust requires all medical staff to maintain and demonstrate a good standard of medical practice. The appointees must be familiar with the General Medical Councils recommendations for preventing and managing poor practice as described in Maintaining Good Medical Practice. The appointees must also be familiar with the Trusts recommendations and policies on reporting adverse events and poor clinical practice.
ConfidentialityThe post holders will treat all information that they handle with tact and discretion. No knowledge of a confidential or patient related nature will be passed on to any person that is not a Trust member of staff authorised to have such information.
Data ProtectionThe post holders will if required to do so, obtain, process and/or use information held on a computer or word processor in a fair and lawful way. Data will only be held for the specified registered purpose and data will not be disclosed to any unauthorised persons or organisations.
Health & SafetyStaff must not do anything to compromise the health and safety of either their colleagues or themselves. Staff should also be aware of the responsibilities placed on them by legislation to ensure agreed safety procedures are carried out. This will help to maintain a safe workplace for all.
Equal Opportunities and Diversity PolicyIt is the aim of the Trust to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, religion, race, colour, sexuality, nationality, ethnic or national origins or is not placed at a disadvantage by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable. To this end, the Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy and it is for each employee to contribute to its success.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 0800-1730Long Days 0800-2030Nights 2000-0830
The postholder is 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 indirect guidance of the consultant. They should be independent in performimg caesarean section, instrumental delivery and surgical management of miscarriage.
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 manage for all routine maternity cases and emergencies overnight and understand when to call for consultant assistance in timely manner. The postholder should
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.
Training:
This post is not part of the Deanery Training scheme, however regular sessions for continuing professional development are provided.
Attendance is expected at daily departmental teaching 0800-0845 (unless scheduled for acute duties).As per the teaching rota,doctors are expected to present cases for local learning at Risk Management meetings. Doctors are also required to attend PROMPT obstetric simulation training, and a CTG/ Human Factors training day during their rotation.
Deanery trainees, non-training post junior doctors and Medical students are placed within the department, and all staff are expected to support their training.LeaveAll leave should be requested with 6 weeks notice, on Health Roster and by emailing the Rota coordinator.ConditionsAll doctors should be aware of current local recommendations regarding vaccination and are requested to have hepatitis vaccinations available via the Occupational Health Department at Newham University Hospital.Termination of pregnancy is carried out within the unit; however, no staff member is compelled to directly participate in the administration of a procedure which results in the termination of a pregnancy if they have a conscientious objection, except in the case of emergency care (when all doctors must provide care/ act in the best interest of a patient).There is no statutory right to conscientious objection in the case of emergency hormonal contraception as this is not an abortifacient, but concerns should be discussed with the supervising consultant.
Maintaining medical excellence
The Trust wishes to encourage a culture of openness and medical excellence. The Trust requires all medical staff to maintain and demonstrate a good standard of medical practice. The appointees must be familiar with the General Medical Councils recommendations for preventing and managing poor practice as described in Maintaining Good Medical Practice. The appointees must also be familiar with the Trusts recommendations and policies on reporting adverse events and poor clinical practice.
ConfidentialityThe post holders will treat all information that they handle with tact and discretion. No knowledge of a confidential or patient related nature will be passed on to any person that is not a Trust member of staff authorised to have such information.
Data ProtectionThe post holders will if required to do so, obtain, process and/or use information held on a computer or word processor in a fair and lawful way. Data will only be held for the specified registered purpose and data will not be disclosed to any unauthorised persons or organisations.
Health & SafetyStaff must not do anything to compromise the health and safety of either their colleagues or themselves. Staff should also be aware of the responsibilities placed on them by legislation to ensure agreed safety procedures are carried out. This will help to maintain a safe workplace for all.
Equal Opportunities and Diversity PolicyIt is the aim of the Trust to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, religion, race, colour, sexuality, nationality, ethnic or national origins or is not placed at a disadvantage by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable. To this end, the Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy and it is for each employee to contribute to its success.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent
- Registration with the GMC.
- Part 1 MRCOG
Desirable
- Part 3 MRCOG
- Evidence of Fetal
- Monitoring training
- Evidence of Participation in MDT Training (eg PROMPT/ ALSO)
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 6 months UK/NHS experience in in Obstetrics in Gynaecology at Registrar unit
Desirable
- Worked in diverse and busy units
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates a broad Knowledge of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Desirable
- Evidence of interest in Quality Improvement and principles of governance
- Understanding of local and national issues in maternity care
Skills
Essential
- Independently performs caesarean section, surgical management of miscarriage, manual removal of placenta, and instrumental delivery.
- Good Communication skills, both oral and written. Fluent in English. Able to establish good working relationships with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrates IT skills
Desirable
- Performs laparoscopic salpingectomy
- Familiarity with use electronic patient records
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 experience in teaching undergraduates.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent
- Registration with the GMC.
- Part 1 MRCOG
Desirable
- Part 3 MRCOG
- Evidence of Fetal
- Monitoring training
- Evidence of Participation in MDT Training (eg PROMPT/ ALSO)
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 6 months UK/NHS experience in in Obstetrics in Gynaecology at Registrar unit
Desirable
- Worked in diverse and busy units
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates a broad Knowledge of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Desirable
- Evidence of interest in Quality Improvement and principles of governance
- Understanding of local and national issues in maternity care
Skills
Essential
- Independently performs caesarean section, surgical management of miscarriage, manual removal of placenta, and instrumental delivery.
- Good Communication skills, both oral and written. Fluent in English. Able to establish good working relationships with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrates IT skills
Desirable
- Performs laparoscopic salpingectomy
- Familiarity with use electronic patient records
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 experience in teaching undergraduates.
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).
