Job summary
Birmingham Women's & Children's NHSFT is seeking to appoint 4 Junior Clinical Fellows - ST 1-2 equivalent Appointments for Obstetrics and Gynaecology service. These posts are to commence as soon as possible and will be for a period of 6 months, with the potential to be renewed.
Main duties of the job
Hours of work are full time with on call commitments on the ST1-2 rota of 1 in 14 with banding 1b. The expected duties will be appropriate to the grade, including clinics, operating sessions and ward rounds; with special interest sessions (including within our Fetal Medicine Department) when the rota permits. Delivery suite duty, on call obstetrics and gynaecology is first on-call. The Trust provides 108 hours of consultant presence on Delivery Suite, hence there is ample opportunity for direct supervision and training on Delivery Suite.
PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICANTS PROVIDING FALSE INFORMATION WHEN RESPONDING THE PRE-APPLICATION QUESTIONS WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE REJECTED
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.
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.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Qualified to undertake on-call work on the ST1-ST2 Tier in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Desirable
- Up to date in emergency obstetric procedures
Experience & Skills
Essential
- Ability to offer clinical opinion/treatment on range of problems both emergency and elective
- Ability to take responsibility for clinical care of patients
- MRCOG Part 1
- At least 1-2 years of UK NHS experience
Desirable
- Knowledge of subspecialties where specified
- Computer literacy and IT experience
- Experience in achieving quality standards
- Evidence of training in Basic Obstetric Ultrasound
- Evidence of completion of Practical Skills in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Special Aptitudes
Essential
- Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Innovative
- Demonstrate skills in Audit and Clinical Governance activities.
Motivation and Disposition Personal Qualities
Essential
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
- Good organisational & management skills
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Qualified to undertake on-call work on the ST1-ST2 Tier in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Desirable
- Up to date in emergency obstetric procedures
Experience & Skills
Essential
- Ability to offer clinical opinion/treatment on range of problems both emergency and elective
- Ability to take responsibility for clinical care of patients
- MRCOG Part 1
- At least 1-2 years of UK NHS experience
Desirable
- Knowledge of subspecialties where specified
- Computer literacy and IT experience
- Experience in achieving quality standards
- Evidence of training in Basic Obstetric Ultrasound
- Evidence of completion of Practical Skills in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Special Aptitudes
Essential
- Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Innovative
- Demonstrate skills in Audit and Clinical Governance activities.
Motivation and Disposition Personal Qualities
Essential
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
- Good organisational & management skills
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Women's Hospital NHSFT
Mendelsohn Way
Edgbaston
B15 2TG
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)