Job summary
Obstetrics and Gynaecology Clinical Fellow 6Months Fixed term ST3+
Applications are invited for a Fixed Term Clinical Fellow (ST3+) posts in Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Southmead Hospital for 6 months. This post is full time. Part time applicants would be considered. There may be opportunity for the post to be extended beyond 6 months.
Main duties of the job
Full Registration with the GMC is essential. The Trust has teaching status and is linked with the University of Bristol and the University of the West of England. Experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices or equivalent via MRCOG is essential.
This post is not recognised for training and does not have postgraduate deanery approval. However, the job would give opportunities for a successful candidate to further their learning. Candidates must have, or be eligible for, GMC registration that allows them to work in posts that are not recognised for training.
The post will have an out of hours component on the middle grade rota. There are 2 middle grades on call overnight and daytime.
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust is a progressive and ambitious teaching and research organisation, and a specialist regional centre for major trauma, neurosciences, plastics and burns, orthopaedics and renal services. With a turnover of £550m and 8,000 staff, our clinical teams have built a strong reputation for exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
Our trust Board is committed to creating a strong, vibrant organisation that is at the forefront of healthcare delivery in the West of England. This 800 bed hospital at the Southmead site offers some patients single rooms with en-suite facilities, greatly improving privacy and dignity and helping to control the spread of infections but most importantly of all, enabling each patient to be treated as a person. At the heart of what we do is a caring and compassionate workforce.
We treat some of the most difficult medical conditions, in an increasingly complex patient population. Our vision is to be the provider of choice for patients needing our specialist care.
We want to deliver innovative services with excellent clinical outcomes in the most appropriate setting for our patients. We are committed to maintaining a culture of openness, transparency and candour in all we do and especially in the way we communicate with our patients and their families.
The Women and Children's services are on the main Southmead site closely adjacent to the new hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see full job description attached for information regarding the main responsibilities of this role
North Bristol NHS Trust will not pay interview expenses in connection with this post.
Late applications will not be accepted.
Committed to equal opportunities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see full job description attached for information regarding the main responsibilities of this role
North Bristol NHS Trust will not pay interview expenses in connection with this post.
Late applications will not be accepted.
Committed to equal opportunities.
Person Specification
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of understanding and application of knowledge of specialty.
- Willing to seek help from senior colleagues as appropriate.
- Competent history taking and examination skills
- Competent at ST3 level obstetrics and gynaecology
- Demonstrate interest in research.
- Demonstrate experience and enthusiasm in teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
- Able to contribute to departmental teaching sessions
Desirable
- Contribution to published research
- Involvement with basic medical audit.
- Understands principles of clinical audit
Work Experience
Essential
- Completed pre-registration year (or equivalent outside the UK).
- Experience and ability to work at a registrar (St3+) level.
- Not more than 5 years experience of Obs/Gynae in UK
- Experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent via postgraduate examinations eg MRCOG part 2).
Desirable
- Strong interest in managing/ education around complex Placenta Accreta
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- Full Registration with the GMC or Limited Registration to cover scope of employment
- Evidence of training progression
- MRCOG part 1
Desirable
Personal Qualities/Special Circumstance
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively with patients and their relatives
- Able to establish good working relationships with all members of the multidisciplinary team
- Good oral and written presentation skills
- Good organisational skills and time management
Desirable
- Ability to manage more complex communication issues - Shared decision making
Person Specification
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of understanding and application of knowledge of specialty.
- Willing to seek help from senior colleagues as appropriate.
- Competent history taking and examination skills
- Competent at ST3 level obstetrics and gynaecology
- Demonstrate interest in research.
- Demonstrate experience and enthusiasm in teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
- Able to contribute to departmental teaching sessions
Desirable
- Contribution to published research
- Involvement with basic medical audit.
- Understands principles of clinical audit
Work Experience
Essential
- Completed pre-registration year (or equivalent outside the UK).
- Experience and ability to work at a registrar (St3+) level.
- Not more than 5 years experience of Obs/Gynae in UK
- Experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent via postgraduate examinations eg MRCOG part 2).
Desirable
- Strong interest in managing/ education around complex Placenta Accreta
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- Full Registration with the GMC or Limited Registration to cover scope of employment
- Evidence of training progression
- MRCOG part 1
Desirable
Personal Qualities/Special Circumstance
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively with patients and their relatives
- Able to establish good working relationships with all members of the multidisciplinary team
- Good oral and written presentation skills
- Good organisational skills and time management
Desirable
- Ability to manage more complex communication issues - Shared decision making
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).
