Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Clinical Fellow to join the Gynaecology Department at St Michael's Hospital, part of the University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust. Both posts include full shift on-call rota (3rd on call), including Obstetrics and Emergency Gynaecology cover. This means all applicants should be ready to start ST6 at the time of the post-commencing. The post-holder would have the opportunity to join the team and take up one of the following roles: Fellow in Paediatric & Adolescent Gynaecology (PAG) and Menopause Care OR Fellow in Paediatric & Adolescent Gynaecology (PAG) and Endometriosis.
Main duties of the job
Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric & Adolescent Gynaecology (PAG) and Menopause Care
Attendance at PAG clinics (Mondays) and Menopause clinics (Fridays)
Co-ordination of the monthly PAG and Menopause MDTs
The fellow will have the opportunity to lead a Quality Improvement project aimed at enhancing care for patients with Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI).
Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric & Adolescent Gynaecology (PAG) and Endometriosis
Attendance at PAG and Endometriosis clinics
Attendance at Endometriosis Clinics
Training in specialist endometriosis ultrasound
Exposure to theatre lists for excision of deep-infiltrating endometriosis, including rectovaginal disease - both laparoscopic and robotic
Co-ordination of bimonthly endometriosis MDTs
The fellow will have the opportunity to lead a research or quality improvement project, the nature of which will depend on the interests of the appointed individual
If you're passionate about advancing care in PAG and Menopause or Endometriosis, and keen to contribute to innovative service development, we'd love to hear from you. This post is ideal for those wishing to consolidate their quality improvement portfolio.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description including the main responsibilities and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description including the main responsibilities and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registration with GMC
- MBBS or equivalent GMC recognised
- MRCOG (A) Worked in the UK previously at >/= ST5 level O&G
Desirable
- Previous research experience/ publications
- Demostrate an active interest in PAG or Menopause care or Endometriosis
- If interested in PAG/Menopause role then to already be registered and progressing with Menopause SITM
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Good (English Language) communication skills
- Experience of working at ST5 or above within the United Kingdom
- Information technology skills
- Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance, adherence to/promotion of CNST standards
- Experience of small and large group teaching
- Understand principles of audit and completed audit projects
- Previous quality improvement experience
Desirable
- Be able to demonstrate an interest in either menopause or paediatric and adolescent gynaecology
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work in stressful situations and to cope with stress
- Ability to work harmoniously and efficiently in a team, to undertake and to delegate responsibility
- Teaching clinical skills in an undergraduate setting
- Commitment to continuing professional development
Additional & Aptitudes
Essential
- Respecting everyone
- Embracing change
- Recognising success
- Working together
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registration with GMC
- MBBS or equivalent GMC recognised
- MRCOG (A) Worked in the UK previously at >/= ST5 level O&G
Desirable
- Previous research experience/ publications
- Demostrate an active interest in PAG or Menopause care or Endometriosis
- If interested in PAG/Menopause role then to already be registered and progressing with Menopause SITM
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Good (English Language) communication skills
- Experience of working at ST5 or above within the United Kingdom
- Information technology skills
- Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance, adherence to/promotion of CNST standards
- Experience of small and large group teaching
- Understand principles of audit and completed audit projects
- Previous quality improvement experience
Desirable
- Be able to demonstrate an interest in either menopause or paediatric and adolescent gynaecology
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work in stressful situations and to cope with stress
- Ability to work harmoniously and efficiently in a team, to undertake and to delegate responsibility
- Teaching clinical skills in an undergraduate setting
- Commitment to continuing professional development
Additional & Aptitudes
Essential
- Respecting everyone
- Embracing change
- Recognising success
- Working together
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).
