Sub-Specialty Trainee in Maternal & Fetal Medicine

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Applications are invited for the appointment for sub-specialty training in Maternal Fetal Medicine at the internationally renowned department at the Birmingham Women's Hospital part of the Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust.

The successful applicant will join the Maternal Fetal Medicine team and will be part of the tertiary referral service. This post is recognised for subspecialty training by the RCOG/GMC and the European Association of Perinatal Medicine/European Board and College of Obstetrics & Gynaecology.

Candidates that fulfil essential requirements that are post-CST may also apply for this post.

Candidates would ideally hold MRCOG and be in possession of a RCOG/Deanery Training Number (NTN/VTN)(or equivalent for Europe).

Full registration with the GMC is essential and fluency in English is essential.

Further details are available from Mr Leo Gurney Lead Clinician in Fetal Medicine (leo.gurney1@nhs.net) and Prof Katie Morris, lead preceptor ( r.k.morris@bham.ac.uk).

Shortlisted candidates may also contact Dr Sam Pretlove, DCMO at Birmingham Women's Foundation Trust. (s.pretlove@nhs.net)

Visits will only be arranged for shortlisted candidates.

All training programmes are equally open to those who may, either from the outset or subsequently wish to train flexibly.

The Postgraduate Dean has confirmed that this placement has the required educational and staffing approval.

Provisional Interview Date: 04/04/2025

Main duties of the job

The programme itself follows a 'hydrid' model of training and is divided into four six month modules which forms the 'spine' of training against general training in MFM.

The applicant should have entered ST5 year prior to entering the post. Although no mandatory scan training is required for entry to the post, it is desirable that trainees are independent to perform Ultrasound of fetal growth and anatomy, including experience in multiple pregnancy and early and mid-trimester scanning.

To gain most from the maternal and fetal aspects of the training we recommend (it is desirable) that trainees have completed as much of the core curriculum as possible; although allowances and flexible training arrangements may be made for exceptional candidates.

Even if the successful candidate has 'research exemption' all SST are expected to participate in clinical research projects facilitated through the University of Birmingham and Birmingham Women's Foundation trust R & D Department.

At times during the training there will be periods when the trainee is "off service". The presence of three sub-specialty trainees enables both he/she to have a mechanism of cross cover. There will be no routine gynaecological experience during the time on the programme, other than providing emergency gynaecological cover, or in exceptional circumstances where core competencies in gynaecology are required to be met.

There will be regular on-call commitments to the obstetric service.

About us

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.

Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.

Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.

Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.

Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Date posted

19 February 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£70,425 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

284-25-7018680-DPBW

Job locations

Birmingham Women's Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

B15 2TG

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.

When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment

Person Specification

Qualifications and Clinical Experience

Essential

Must hold NTN (>ST5) and by the time the candidates take up the post must be ST5 experience
Full GMC Registration
Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

Desirable

Evidence of training and ability to practice Obstetric Ultrasound at an independent level
Clinical experience in Maternal & Fetal Medicine.
MD/PhD (advisable) in an affiliated area of MFM (which allows research exemption)
RCOG Research APM (which allows research exemption)
Track record and interest in research and progress in Obstetrics and MFM. Must have objective evidence of this
Core curriculum and core gynaecology CIPs complete

Language Skills

Essential

Excellent written and spoken English skills
Has understanding of the importance of communication within a clinical setting

Person Specification

Qualifications and Clinical Experience

Essential

Must hold NTN (>ST5) and by the time the candidates take up the post must be ST5 experience
Full GMC Registration
Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

Desirable

Evidence of training and ability to practice Obstetric Ultrasound at an independent level
Clinical experience in Maternal & Fetal Medicine.
MD/PhD (advisable) in an affiliated area of MFM (which allows research exemption)
RCOG Research APM (which allows research exemption)
Track record and interest in research and progress in Obstetrics and MFM. Must have objective evidence of this
Core curriculum and core gynaecology CIPs complete

Language Skills

Essential

Excellent written and spoken English skills
Has understanding of the importance of communication within a clinical setting

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).