Job summary
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust has a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic Clinical Fellow Doctor in Obstetric Ultrasound to join the Obstetrics and Gynaecology team for 12 months Fixed Term, available from September 2025. There is a possibility for a further extension beyond the 12 months. This post will primarily be based at the brand new O&G Department, Stoke Mandeville Hospital, with some work commitments at Wycombe Hospital.
This will be an excellent opportunity for those wishing to have out of programme experience (OOPE), post CCT trainees or non-training grade doctors who wish to pursue the CESR pathway and with prior NHS O&G experience.
The successful applicant will undertake a range of activity in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with four protected sessions for obstetric ultrasound. They will be supported towards completion of the Special Interest Training Module (SITM) in Fetal Care. They will also participate in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology on call rota.ALL Applicants MUST hold a FULL GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice in the UKWe anticipate this to be a popular post and this advert may close earlier than the advised date, therefore we welcome and encourage early applications.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will undertake a range of activity in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with four protected sessions for obstetric ultrasound per week. They will be supported towards completion of the Special Interest Training Module (SITM) in Fetal Care.
They will be expected to participate fully in the provision of general services in obstetrics and gynaecology for the population within the catchment area of Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, based at Stoke Mandeville Hospital with outpatients and elective surgery based at Wycombe Hospital. The post carries a balanced job plan for the appointee and can be adapted to suit their special interests. The successful candidate will participate in a two tier, full shift rota (1 in 8) of 16 Registrars/Specialty Doctors. This post also offers the opportunity to develop managerial and leadership skills.
Please review the attached Job Description & Person Specification attached to this advert for further information on what this role entails.
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As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
- Obstetric ultrasound sessions, two per week - will be expected to perform fetal growth scans and trained accordingly.
- Appropriate clinical responsibility for the care of patients delegated by the consultant to their charge. Co-responsibility for the proper functioning of the department, including supervision of more junior medical staff.
- Running of labour ward with consultant cover on-site during the day, consultant off-site after hours.
- Clinical duties may be at Wycombe and Stoke Mandeville hospital sites, with the on-calls at Stoke Mandeville.
- Participation in clinical audit.
- Attendance at clinical meetings and case conferences as appropriate.
- Working within the multidisciplinary team.
- Co-ordinating appropriate medical, surgical and allied disciplines concerned with patient care and communicating appropriately with general practitioners and community agencies.
- Clinic duties such as gynaecology and ante-natal clinics, as well as some specialist clinics. Some gynae clinics are off site.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Obstetric ultrasound sessions, two per week - will be expected to perform fetal growth scans and trained accordingly.
- Appropriate clinical responsibility for the care of patients delegated by the consultant to their charge. Co-responsibility for the proper functioning of the department, including supervision of more junior medical staff.
- Running of labour ward with consultant cover on-site during the day, consultant off-site after hours.
- Clinical duties may be at Wycombe and Stoke Mandeville hospital sites, with the on-calls at Stoke Mandeville.
- Participation in clinical audit.
- Attendance at clinical meetings and case conferences as appropriate.
- Working within the multidisciplinary team.
- Co-ordinating appropriate medical, surgical and allied disciplines concerned with patient care and communicating appropriately with general practitioners and community agencies.
- Clinic duties such as gynaecology and ante-natal clinics, as well as some specialist clinics. Some gynae clinics are off site.
Person Specification
TRUST VALUES
Essential
- Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
- Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
- Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued.
- Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- FULL GMC registration with a Licence to Practice in the UK
- MBBS or Equivalent
- MRCOG
- ALSO or Equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 12 months NHS experience as a Speciality Registrar in O&G
- Evidence of participations in Clinical Audit within the last 12 months
- Evidence of research experience
- Ability to manage own workload & time
- Ability to work as a team member
Skills/ Knowledge
Essential
- Thorough knowledge of speciality and ability to work at Registrar level.
- Ability to make good clinical notes
- Fluent in spoken and written English
- Sound clinical knowledge, surgical skills and communication skills
- Ability to cope with stressful situations and take responsibility.
- Ability to manage Delivery Suite at Registrar level
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Prepared to take part in all aspects of the post
- Ability to travel between hospital sites
Desirable
- Full UK driving Licence with access to car
Person Specification
TRUST VALUES
Essential
- Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
- Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
- Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued.
- Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- FULL GMC registration with a Licence to Practice in the UK
- MBBS or Equivalent
- MRCOG
- ALSO or Equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 12 months NHS experience as a Speciality Registrar in O&G
- Evidence of participations in Clinical Audit within the last 12 months
- Evidence of research experience
- Ability to manage own workload & time
- Ability to work as a team member
Skills/ Knowledge
Essential
- Thorough knowledge of speciality and ability to work at Registrar level.
- Ability to make good clinical notes
- Fluent in spoken and written English
- Sound clinical knowledge, surgical skills and communication skills
- Ability to cope with stressful situations and take responsibility.
- Ability to manage Delivery Suite at Registrar level
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Prepared to take part in all aspects of the post
- Ability to travel between hospital sites
Desirable
- Full UK driving Licence with access to car
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).
