Post CCT Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Post CCT Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. This role involves clinical responsibilities in the Assisted Conception Unit, focusing on reproductive medicine and providing teaching support. Ideal candidates should have relevant qualifications and a commitment to developing their clinical skills within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Post CCT in Obstetrics and Gynaecology or 6 months within date of interview.
• Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors.
• Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Clinical work, management of superovulation cycles, oocyte collection, and embryo transfer.
• Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training.
• Participate in the on-call rota for the Assisted Conception Unit.

Skills

Gynaecological scanning

Clinical management activities

Communication skills

Education

Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise

Member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

Job description

We are looking to appoint to a Post CCT Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with an interest in assisted conception to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

The appointment is to commence September 2025 for a fixed term period of 12 months. This post is intended for someone who has completed their training (post CCT) and is on the specialist register (within 6 months of CCT by the time of interview.). It is expected they would be intending to pursue a career in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with an interest in Reproductive Medicine and Assisted Conception. The post does not award a National Training Number. As this post is not recognised as a 'training post', full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise is required, and if the appointee does not hold right of residence in the UK sponsorship will be required.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to develop their own clinical skills and be involved in service review and development. Opportunities for undertaking research will also be available and the post holder will be expected to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training.

The post is mainly based in the Assisted Conception Unit of the Jessop Wing. Duties will include clinical work with patients of the unit, management of superovulation cycles, oocyte collection, embryo transfer and post-treatment counselling. You will also be responsible for on-going care for women admitted to the gynaecological wards of the hospital following complications of Assisted Conception treatment and will participate in the on-call rota for the Assisted Conception Unit.

About us

PROUD VALUES

These are the values that all staff at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are expected to demonstrate in all that they do.

Patients First - Ensure that the people we serve are at the heart of what we do

Respectful - Be kind, respectful, fair and value diversity

Ownership - Celebrate our successes, learn continuously and ensure we improve

Unity - Work in partnership with others

Deliver - Be efficient, effective and accountable for our actions

The Trust have developed a PROUD Behaviours framework which details specific behaviours we expect to see and do not expect to see, aligned to each of the five PROUD Values. For further details of our services and organisational structure, including our Board of Directors, and our future plans please visit www.sth.nhs.uk/about-us

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative work plan.

The successful candidate must be Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of application . For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link.

Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of application.
• Member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.
• On the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT by the time of interview.

Desirable

• Distinctions, Prizes, awards, scholarships, other degrees.
• Presentations.
• Publications.
• MD/PhD or equivalent.

Clinical experience

Essential

• Post CCT (or 6 months within date of interview) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• Proficient in Gynaecological scanning.
• Broad based competence of Gynaecology and Obstetrics.

Desirable

• Experience in reproductive medicine.
• Experience in assisted conception and reproductive surgery.
• Evidence of participation in clinical management activities.

Teaching and training

Essential

• Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors

Research

Essential

• Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate.

Desirable

• Publications in Peer reviewed journals.

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

• Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months

Desirable

• Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio

Personal attributes

Essential

• Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
• Good written communication skills
• The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC' good medical practice (2013).

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