Trust Doctor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Job responsibilities

JOB DETAILS

Job Title: ST3+ (or equivalent) Clinical Fellow

Specialty/Department: Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Location: Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Duration: 6 months + with possibility of extension to 2 years

BACKGROUND TO THE POST

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic doctor to join the current Obstetrics and Gynaecology team as a clinical fellow at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The service is delivered through four sites: St James University Hospital (SJUH), Leeds General Infirmary (LGI), Wharfdale General Hospital and Seacroft Hospital.

This is a non-training post, however, it allows the post holder, including applicants who already hold CCT, to gain experience that will help to secure future posts.

Almost all the sub-specialities in Obstetrics and Gynaecology are provided for at our centre.

DUTIES OF THE POST

Clinical duties

The post holder will contribute to the Obstetrics and Gynaecology inpatient and outpatient services as well as being part of the second on call rota with an on all frequency of 1 in 10. The post holder will predominantly work at the SJUH and LGI sites. Duties will involve but will not be limited to working on the labour ward, reviewing obstetric and gynaecology (including early pregnancy) emergencies and looking after antenatal, postnatal and gynaecology inpatients as well as attending antenatal and gynaecology clinics. There will be opportunities to develop special interests in different clinical areas, including:

Endometriosis service

Gynaecology postgraduate training including simulation

Vulval Skin Disease

Maternal Medicine and High-Risk obstetrics

Placenta accreta spectrum service

Please see attached document for full job description and personal specificaton.

Eligibility and Fitness to Practice

Essential

• Possess or eligible to apply for GMC Registration
• Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs.
• Applicants must have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as assessed by the GMC.
• Applicants must meet professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice).

Experience

Essential

• Have completed their postgraduate training at least to a level of an ST3 specialty doctor or equivalent in obstetrics and gynaecology
• Familiarity with UK health system and NHS
• Be able to provide complete details of their employment history
• Have evidence that their career progression is consistent with their personal circumstances
• Have evidence that their present level of achievement and performance is commensurate with the totality of their period of training
• Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
• Ability to prioritise clinical need
• Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
• Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient.

Desirable

• Shows aptitude for practical skills e.g. manual dexterity
• Relevant experience in other specialties which would complement a post in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• At least 2 years experience working in the UK
• At least 1 year experience working at middle grade (ST3+) in UK

Clinical and Personal Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
• Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
• Experience of active involvement in clinical quality improvement measures (clear description, outcomes and appropriate experience for level of application). This can Inc. Audit, guideline development
• Demonstrates knowledge of evidence informed practice
• Demonstrates clarity in written spoken communication, and capacity to adapt language to the situation, as appropriate
• Capacity to use logical lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical scientific approach.
• Capacity to take in others perspectives and treat others with understanding and sees patients as people and respect for all.
• Able to work in multi professional teams and supervise junior medical staff
• Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively
• Capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues.

Desirable

• Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
• Evidence of interest in, and experience of, teaching
• Evidence of feedback for teaching
• Instructor status (or a recommendation for instructor status) in an advanced life support course (ALS, ATLS, EPLS, APLS) or equivalent course
• Evidence of involvement in management commensurate with experience and understanding of NHS management and resources
• Evidence of effective multi-disciplinary team working and leadership, supported by multi- source feedback or other workplace-based assessments
• Evidence of effective leadership in and outside medicine.
• Demonstrates information technology skills.
• Evidence of achievement outside medicine
• Evidence of altruistic behaviour, e.g. voluntary work
• Demonstrates understanding of audit / QI
• Evidence of self-reflective practice.
• Evidence of attendance at organised teaching and training programme(s)
• Commitment to personal and professional development
• Demonstrates probity (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality)
• Understands, respects and demonstrates the values of the NHS (e.g. everyone counts; improving lives; commitment to quality of care; respect and dignity; working together for patients; compassion)
• Commitment to personal and professional development

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree qualification
• Completion of Foundation competencies or equivalent
• Basic Adult Life Support training within past 12/12
• MRCOG Part 1
• Competencies equivalent to ST3 training

Desirable

• MRCOG part 2 exam
• MRCOG part 3 exam
• Prizes / Distinctions
• Research / Additional academic publications

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).