Job summary
Applicants
are invited for a post as Senior Clinical Fellows (ST3+ equivalent) in
Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a
friendly, dynamic, large, teaching acute hospital trust, within a 3 consultant
urogynaecology team.
The
post holder will work at a level equivalent to that of a ST3+ trainee.
Applicants must have completed Foundation competencies either as part of the UK
Foundation programme or demonstrate equivalent training. Applicants should
ideally have experience at working at a ST3+ level for a minimum of 6 months
ideally within the UK. Basic Life
Support training is essential.
Candidates
will require current and valid GMC registration.
Main duties of the job
The
above post is suitable for doctors wishing to gain clinical experience at a
ST3+ level in Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urogynaecology. The post offers the successful candidate a
wide range of experience in all areas of the specialty. Whilst this post is
not recognised for training, the appointee will be supported by a Clinical
Supervisor to meet their career and educational goals.
There
will be opportunity to develop special interest in Urogynaecology
The
post holder will also be encouraged to take part in departmental teaching and
quality improvement work.
About us
The
gynaecology service is predominantly based at St James University Hospital
(Chancellor Wing) and some elective gynaecology work including clinics, day
case and overnight theatre and hysteroscopy also takes place at Wharfdale
hospital.
The
fertility service is based at Seacroft Hospital.
The
maternity service is based at St James University Hospital (approximately
4,500 deliveries per year) and Leeds General Infirmary (approximately 5,200
deliveries per year).
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post holder will work on the second on call (ST3+) rota, and as such will take
on the responsibilities associated with this role. The post holder will be
supervised by a Consultant during clinical duties whether elective or on call
and will be expected to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, demonstrating
good communication skills with all members of the team.
The
weekly timetable will vary from week to week. It will include sessions in
antenatal clinic, delivery suite, urogynaecology outpatients, urogynaecology
theatre and the emergency gynaecology assessment unit. These sessions are aimed
to diversify the post holders clinical experience, to provide a service and to
accommodate the rolling on call rota of long days and night shifts on labour
ward and the gynaecology acute treatment unit. On call frequency is 1 in 9.
Urogynaecology
The post holder will have the opportunity to:
- Conduct the initial assessment and
examination of women with urinary incontinence, prolapse and other
urogynaecological problems in clinic under the supervision of a senior
registrar or consultant.
- Counsel women adequately about the
diagnosis, lifestyle changes, conservative treatments, further investigations
where necessary and surgery.
- Referring to other colleagues in the
team when necessary.
- Recognise and observe the roles of
the multidisciplinary team.
- Attend the specialist clinics such as
perineal, urodynamic studies, pelvic floor and ambulatory.
- Demonstrate good communication with
patients and staff.
The post-holder will always be resident in the
hospital when on duty
The
Consultant Obstetrician will be resident between 08.30-22.00 on weekdays and
08.30 and 17.00 on weekends. The Consultant Gynaecologist will be resident
between 08.30 and 17.00 on weekdays and will conduct a resident ward round on
weekends. They will remain resident beyond these times if required but will
otherwise be on call from home.
The
post complies with the New Deal requirements and the European Working Time
Directive.
Please see attached documents for full details
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post holder will work on the second on call (ST3+) rota, and as such will take
on the responsibilities associated with this role. The post holder will be
supervised by a Consultant during clinical duties whether elective or on call
and will be expected to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, demonstrating
good communication skills with all members of the team.
The
weekly timetable will vary from week to week. It will include sessions in
antenatal clinic, delivery suite, urogynaecology outpatients, urogynaecology
theatre and the emergency gynaecology assessment unit. These sessions are aimed
to diversify the post holders clinical experience, to provide a service and to
accommodate the rolling on call rota of long days and night shifts on labour
ward and the gynaecology acute treatment unit. On call frequency is 1 in 9.
Urogynaecology
The post holder will have the opportunity to:
- Conduct the initial assessment and
examination of women with urinary incontinence, prolapse and other
urogynaecological problems in clinic under the supervision of a senior
registrar or consultant.
- Counsel women adequately about the
diagnosis, lifestyle changes, conservative treatments, further investigations
where necessary and surgery.
- Referring to other colleagues in the
team when necessary.
- Recognise and observe the roles of
the multidisciplinary team.
- Attend the specialist clinics such as
perineal, urodynamic studies, pelvic floor and ambulatory.
- Demonstrate good communication with
patients and staff.
The post-holder will always be resident in the
hospital when on duty
The
Consultant Obstetrician will be resident between 08.30-22.00 on weekdays and
08.30 and 17.00 on weekends. The Consultant Gynaecologist will be resident
between 08.30 and 17.00 on weekdays and will conduct a resident ward round on
weekends. They will remain resident beyond these times if required but will
otherwise be on call from home.
The
post complies with the New Deal requirements and the European Working Time
Directive.
Please see attached documents for full details
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 12 months experience after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice; including:
- make the care or your patient your first concern
- provide a good standard of practice and care
- take prompt action if you think that patient safety, dignity or comfort is being compromised
- protect and promote the health of patients and of the public
- treat patients as individuals and respect their dignity
- work in partnership with patients
- work with colleagues in the ways that best serve patients interests
- be honest and open and act with integrity
- never discriminate unfairly against patients or colleagues
- never abuse your patients trust in you or the publics trust in the profession.
- Evidence of achievement of ST3 competencies in medicine or Surgery (as defined by the curricula relating to Core Medical training or Core Surgical 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
- 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
- Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice
Desirable
- 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
- Research and audit skills:
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
- Teaching:
- 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
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Completion of Foundation competencies or equivalent
- Basic Adult Life Support training within past 12/12
- MRCOG Part 1
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date
- Have completed their post-graduate training at least to a level of an ST2 specialty doctor or equivalent in obstetrics and gynaecology
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs.
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following:
- Applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English.
- OR
- Achieved the minimum score of 7 across all 4 of the following categories in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. (An overall minimum score of 7.5)
- OR
- Achieved the minimum Grade B across all 4 of the following categories in the Occupational English Test (OET) in medicine in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. (You must provide your candidate number)
- If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills, but do not have evidence in one of the above forms, they must provide alternative supporting evidence of language skills
Desirable
- MRCOG part 2 exam
- MRCOG part 3 exam
- Prizes / Distinctions
- Research / Additional academic publications
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 12 months experience after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice; including:
- make the care or your patient your first concern
- provide a good standard of practice and care
- take prompt action if you think that patient safety, dignity or comfort is being compromised
- protect and promote the health of patients and of the public
- treat patients as individuals and respect their dignity
- work in partnership with patients
- work with colleagues in the ways that best serve patients interests
- be honest and open and act with integrity
- never discriminate unfairly against patients or colleagues
- never abuse your patients trust in you or the publics trust in the profession.
- Evidence of achievement of ST3 competencies in medicine or Surgery (as defined by the curricula relating to Core Medical training or Core Surgical 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
- 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
- Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice
Desirable
- 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
- Research and audit skills:
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
- Teaching:
- 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
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Completion of Foundation competencies or equivalent
- Basic Adult Life Support training within past 12/12
- MRCOG Part 1
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date
- Have completed their post-graduate training at least to a level of an ST2 specialty doctor or equivalent in obstetrics and gynaecology
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs.
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following:
- Applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English.
- OR
- Achieved the minimum score of 7 across all 4 of the following categories in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. (An overall minimum score of 7.5)
- OR
- Achieved the minimum Grade B across all 4 of the following categories in the Occupational English Test (OET) in medicine in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. (You must provide your candidate number)
- If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills, but do not have evidence in one of the above forms, they must provide alternative supporting evidence of language skills
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.
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).
