Senior Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust; East Midlands, Leicester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a qualified medical professional to join their anaesthesia department. The role involves teaching, research, and clinical responsibilities in a dynamic environment, focusing on patient care and departmental development. Opportunities for further qualifications and involvement in innovative practices are available.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration required.
• Evidence of teaching at undergraduate or postgraduate level.

Responsibilities

• Deliver teaching and educational events across various levels.
• Assist in departmental audits and research.

Skills

Teaching

Research methodology

Communication

Education

Primary FRCA or equivalent

Higher research degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Education -

Opportunities, depending on experience, to deliver teaching and educational events covering all levels of training from non-clinical to being part of the faculty delivering national educational events.

Support will be given for those pursuing postgraduate educational qualifications.

The successful applicant will be working with the departmental audit leads to assist completion of projects and conduct audits required for departmental accreditation

Anaesthesia -

The post holder will have the opportunity to further develop their clinical interest and be expected to be involved in departmental meetings and events.

There are opportunities to be involved in anaesthetic audit and research.

Intensive care -

The post holder would be part of the intensive care team and be expected to be involved in audit and research currently being conducted by the intensive care units.

Obstetric Anaesthia-

The post holder will have the opportunity to work within one of the busiest maternity units in the county; the department is actively involved in research and innovative care in this speciality.

Perioperative medicine -

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to be involved and help develop all aspects of perioperative care, including pre-operative optimisation, CPET testing, morbidity and mortality scoring, high risk clinics and virtual assessments.

Person specification

training and experience

Essential criteria

• Full GMC registration
• Initial Assessment of Competence certificate
• Primary FRCA or equivalent

Desirable criteria

• Final FRCA SOE/OSCE
• Higher qualifications in Medical Education

2. Teaching

Essential criteria

• Evidence of teaching at an undergraduate or post graduate level

Desirable criteria

• Certification Course/Diploma/Masters in Medical Education

3. Research

Essential criteria

• Understanding of research methodology

Desirable criteria

• Medical publications or a background of research activity
• Higher research degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
• GCP certification

4. Management

Essential criteria

• Understanding of the NHS, its strategy and current issues

Desirable criteria

• Management training

5. Communication skills

Essential criteria

• Clear, fluent and articulate in verbal and written presentation

Desirable criteria

• Leadership skills

Additional Information

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

COVID 19 Risk Assessment

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid Vaccination Status

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Senior Fellow in Obstetrics (PDF, 354.5KB)
• Senior Fellow in Obstetrics (PDF, 354.5KB)
• Understanding your right to work in the UK (PDF, 1.1MB)
• Employee Benefits (PDF, 578.5KB)