Clinical Fellow with interest in Placenta Accreta Spectrum

Job responsibilities

JOB DETAILS

Job Title: ST3+ (or equivalent) Clinical Fellow with interest in Placenta Accreta Spectrum Specialty/Department: Obstetrics & Gynaecology

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

Duration: 1 year 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.

Since 2020 LTHT has been one of three regional referral centres in the North of England for the management of Placenta Accreta Spectrum (PAS) complex obstetric surgery. The PAS team receive referrals from a large geographical area covering most of Yorkshire & Humber. The diagnostic service is led by fetal medicine consultant Dr Colette Sparey and the surgical service is run by Mr Dileep Wijeratne and Miss Lydia Coade. We also work very closely with colleagues from Anaesthesia, Interventional Radiology, Gynae Oncology, Neonates and Pathology. A fellow working with our team would have the following opportunities: 1) Development of generic skills in complex obstetric surgery which are applicable to a wide range of situations, not just PAS. 2) Exposure to diagnostic ultrasound scanning for PAS. 3) Participation in the analysis of almost 5 years of PAS outcome data with a view to publication. 4) Helping with the development of educational materials for patients and clinicians focussing on both PAS and the generic surgical management of massive obstetric haemorrhage.

The post would be ideally suited for someone who wishes to work in a PAS centre in the future or to lead on undertaking other complex obstetric surgical cases in the DGH setting.

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

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

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively
• Capacity to prioritise own workload and organise ward rounds
• Capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues.
• Capacity to operate under pressure
• Demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with changing circumstances
• Is able to deliver good clinical care in the face of uncertainty
• 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)
• Demonstrates probity (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality)
• Shows initiative/drive/enthusiasm (self-starter, motivated, shows curiosity, initiative)
• Demonstrates understanding of audit / QI

Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills

Essential

• Have completed their post-graduate training at least to a level of an ST3 specialty doctor or equivalent in obstetrics and gynaecology
• Possess or eligible to apply for GMC Registration
• Familiarity with UK health system and NHS
• 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

• 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

Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills

Essential

• 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.
• Demonstrates understanding of research, 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). T
• 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; sees patients as people

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
• 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 involvement in management commensurate with experience
• Demonstrates an 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.

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).