Job summary
This is an exciting new joint
training programme between two high-volume Urogynaecology units: University
Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS
Trust (WAHT).
WAHT is a national leader in
minimally invasive gynaecological surgery, with over 80% of hysterectomies in
women under 50 performed laparoscopically. Robotic surgery is established for
both endometriosis and gynaecological cancer.
UHLis a
BSUG-accredited Mesh Centre offering advanced care for
complex pelvic floor disorders, including mesh complications and sacral
neuromodulationone of only a few UK centres to do so.
Both departments are actively
engaged in research and education, with regular teaching, audit, governance
meetings, and recent publications including RCTs and long-term surgical outcome
studies. The appointment is for
2-3 years depending on previous research experience.
The
post is approved by the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists for
sub-specialty training.
Applicants
for this post must have a National Training Number (NTN) and have successfully
entered Year 5 of Specialty Training.
Training
programme
The
Subspecialty Training Programme Supervisor (STPS) is Mr Rod Teo (Leicester)
with Miss Natalia Price (Worcester) as deputy.
The
period of training is for 2-3 years dependent upon previous research experience.
It is expected that the trainee will be based in Worcester for the 1st
half of training before completing the 2nd half of training in
Leicester.
Main duties of the job
The trainee will
work with the urogynaecology teams at UHL and WAHT in providing a secondary and
tertiary service for women with disorders of the lower urinary tract and pelvic
floor.
The trainee
will also participate in an on-call rota for Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
The weekly job
plan is flexible depending on the training requirements of the trainee.
The
trainee will work with all urogynaecologists in each unit although proportionally
more time will be spent with the STPS and the deputy.
About us
Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is over 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Our objectives are simple:
- Best services for local people
- Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients
- Best use of resources
- Best people
Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The trainee will
work with the urogynaecology teams at UHL and WAHT in providing a secondary and
tertiary service for women with disorders of the lower urinary tract and pelvic
floor.
The trainee
will also participate in an on-call rota for Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
The weekly job
plan is flexible depending on the training requirements of the trainee.
The
trainee will work with all urogynaecologists in each unit although proportionally
more time will be spent with the STPS and the deputy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The trainee will
work with the urogynaecology teams at UHL and WAHT in providing a secondary and
tertiary service for women with disorders of the lower urinary tract and pelvic
floor.
The trainee
will also participate in an on-call rota for Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
The weekly job
plan is flexible depending on the training requirements of the trainee.
The
trainee will work with all urogynaecologists in each unit although proportionally
more time will be spent with the STPS and the deputy.
Person Specification
Academic skills
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of basic science research or clinical trial methodology
Desirable
- Evidence of academic prizes or honours at postgraduate level.
- Demonstrable output from previous research experience.
- Evidence of relevant peer reviewed papers and other publications (e.g. book chapter, book editor, case reports), within chosen sub-specialty
- Presentations (oral or poster) at international, national or regional meetings.
- Completion or near completion of:
- MD/PhD thesis
- Advanced Professional Module in Clinical Research
- Completion of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training
- Attendance at course on research methodology, statistics or evidence-based medicine.
Experience
Essential
- Completion of a minimum of 5 years of specialty training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at time of appointment i.e. equivalent to ST6-7 with successful ARCPs
- Experience of dealing with complex obstetrics and gynaecology emergencies.
- Comprehensive general training and experience of working in busy obstetrics and gynaecology unit at senior level of training with solid basic surgical skills
Desirable
- Good progress or completion of ATSM or equivalent.
- Possess intermediate or advanced skills in minimal access laparoscopic surgery.
- Good progress or completion of RCOG Urogynaecology ATSM or equivalent.
- Attendance at relevant Urogynaecology courses/conferences.
- Show a clear aptitude for major gynaecology operating: vaginal laparoscopic and open
- Urodynamics accreditation - training
Qualifications
Essential
- Applicants must have:
- MBBS or MBChB or equivalent
- MRCOG part 1, 2 and 3
Desirable
- Evidence of distinction at university or postgraduate examinations.
- Evidence of further advanced clinical training in relevant sub-specialties (e.g. ATSM, ASM, Diplomas).
- Evidence further training in research, such as:
- Higher degree (MD/PhD) in relevant subspecialty
- Advanced Professional Module (APM) in Clinical Research.
- Advanced Training Skills Module (ATSM) in Urogynaecology.
Personal Skills
Essential
- Management:
- Relevant contribution to management within obstetrics and gynaecology (rotas, committees, etc.).
- Understands and have experience of risk management.
- Capacity to work cooperatively with others and demonstrate leadership when appropriate.
- Capacity to work effectively in a multi professional teams (particularly within obstetrics and gynaecology).
- Communication:
- Capacity to communicate effectively with patients and staff both verbally and written.
- Capacity to take in others perspectives and treat others with understanding and sensitivity.
- Capacity to discuss sensitive issues effectively with others and adapt language as appropriate to the situation.
- Problem solving, decision making and situational awareness:
- Demonstrate problem solving, decision making and situational awareness.
- Coping with pressure:
- Organising working and learning time.
- Capacity to manage acute situations and remain calm under pressure.
- Demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with changing circumstances.
- Ability to prioritise demands.
- IT skills:
- Evidence of IT skills
Desirable
- Management:
- Attendance at a medical management course.
- High quality output evident from management activities.
- Evidence of activities and achievements with demonstrable output, relevant to chosen sub-specialty.
- Demonstrates strong leadership skills with clear output from projects.
- Communication:
- Extracurricular activities/achievements
- IT skills:
- Evidence of IT skills or qualifications
Person Specification
Academic skills
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of basic science research or clinical trial methodology
Desirable
- Evidence of academic prizes or honours at postgraduate level.
- Demonstrable output from previous research experience.
- Evidence of relevant peer reviewed papers and other publications (e.g. book chapter, book editor, case reports), within chosen sub-specialty
- Presentations (oral or poster) at international, national or regional meetings.
- Completion or near completion of:
- MD/PhD thesis
- Advanced Professional Module in Clinical Research
- Completion of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training
- Attendance at course on research methodology, statistics or evidence-based medicine.
Experience
Essential
- Completion of a minimum of 5 years of specialty training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at time of appointment i.e. equivalent to ST6-7 with successful ARCPs
- Experience of dealing with complex obstetrics and gynaecology emergencies.
- Comprehensive general training and experience of working in busy obstetrics and gynaecology unit at senior level of training with solid basic surgical skills
Desirable
- Good progress or completion of ATSM or equivalent.
- Possess intermediate or advanced skills in minimal access laparoscopic surgery.
- Good progress or completion of RCOG Urogynaecology ATSM or equivalent.
- Attendance at relevant Urogynaecology courses/conferences.
- Show a clear aptitude for major gynaecology operating: vaginal laparoscopic and open
- Urodynamics accreditation - training
Qualifications
Essential
- Applicants must have:
- MBBS or MBChB or equivalent
- MRCOG part 1, 2 and 3
Desirable
- Evidence of distinction at university or postgraduate examinations.
- Evidence of further advanced clinical training in relevant sub-specialties (e.g. ATSM, ASM, Diplomas).
- Evidence further training in research, such as:
- Higher degree (MD/PhD) in relevant subspecialty
- Advanced Professional Module (APM) in Clinical Research.
- Advanced Training Skills Module (ATSM) in Urogynaecology.
Personal Skills
Essential
- Management:
- Relevant contribution to management within obstetrics and gynaecology (rotas, committees, etc.).
- Understands and have experience of risk management.
- Capacity to work cooperatively with others and demonstrate leadership when appropriate.
- Capacity to work effectively in a multi professional teams (particularly within obstetrics and gynaecology).
- Communication:
- Capacity to communicate effectively with patients and staff both verbally and written.
- Capacity to take in others perspectives and treat others with understanding and sensitivity.
- Capacity to discuss sensitive issues effectively with others and adapt language as appropriate to the situation.
- Problem solving, decision making and situational awareness:
- Demonstrate problem solving, decision making and situational awareness.
- Coping with pressure:
- Organising working and learning time.
- Capacity to manage acute situations and remain calm under pressure.
- Demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with changing circumstances.
- Ability to prioritise demands.
- IT skills:
- Evidence of IT skills
Desirable
- Management:
- Attendance at a medical management course.
- High quality output evident from management activities.
- Evidence of activities and achievements with demonstrable output, relevant to chosen sub-specialty.
- Demonstrates strong leadership skills with clear output from projects.
- Communication:
- Extracurricular activities/achievements
- IT skills:
- Evidence of IT skills or qualifications
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).
