Senior Clinical Fellow - Complex Obstetrics

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust; Park Village; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the UK is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in Complex Obstetrics to develop skills in high-risk scenarios and manage caesarean sections. The ideal candidate should have at least 7 years of experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and possess relevant qualifications. This role offers opportunities in research and professional development, and flexibility in work arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Research and education opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years' experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
• Evidence of commitment to the specialty.
• Competent in rotational instrumental birth and intermediate level caesarean section.

Responsibilities

• Support inpatient service in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
• Conduct antenatal and gynaecology clinics.
• Participate in research and continuing professional development.

Skills

Effective communication with patients

Ability to manage complex caesarean sections

Research and audit participation

Leadership in critical situations

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Full GMC registration

MRCOG

Job description

Senior Clinical Fellow - Complex Obstetrics

This post would benefit a post CCT/CESR or ST7 in O&G who wishes to develop an interest in complex obstetrics. This post will provide the opportunity for the post holder to develop skills in managing complex caesarean section (eg. Fibroids, placenta praevia), surgical management of major obstetric haemorrhage, birth planning for women with high BMI / previous abdominal surgery / PAS alongside our Consultant lead for complex obstetric surgery.

This post would include attendance in high risk antenatal clinics, elective caesarean section list, gynaecology theatre developing relevant skills. There would be opportunity to complete a SITM in pre-term birth prevention, supportive obstetrics or pregnancy care.

We would expect the post holder to possess skills detailed on the RCOG Training matrix ST1-7 and be competent at leading out of hours shifts as a Senior Registrar.

The post holders will be required to contribute to a 48 hour EWTD full shift rota. The remainder of the job plan each week will consist of general middle grade duties on Labour Ward and emergency gynaecology; allowing the successful candidates to maintain their skills in general Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Main duties of the job

1) To support the inpatient service in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at New Cross Hospital.

2) Outpatient workload: duties involve antenatal/gynaecology clinics and elective operating theatre lists.

3) Research, education, audit and continuing professional development

a. To take responsibility for continuing professional education in accordance with guidelines set out by the appropriate college/faculty/professional body.

b. To initiate and participate in research and audit programmes in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.

c. To work in collaboration with colleagues in developing skills to provide new ways of working across different professions, organisations i.e. community/primary care.

4) In conjunction with colleagues, to ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met.

5) Duties will involve labour ward and emergency gynaecology cover, antenatal/gynaecology clinics and elective operating theatre lists. The post holder will be responsible for the clinical care of Obstetric and Gynaecological patients under supervision as necessary.

6) The post holder will be responsible for the maintenance of proper case records and investigations on patients, and correspondence with General Practitioners and others as required.

About us

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.

We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.

The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.

Job responsibilities

For more information please see attached a detailed job description and personal specification.

1) To support the inpatient service in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at New Cross Hospital.

2) Outpatient workload: duties involve antenatal/gynaecology clinics and elective operating theatre lists.

3) Research, education, audit and continuing professional development

a. To take responsibility for continuing professional education in accordance with guidelines set out by the appropriate college/faculty/professional body.

b. To initiate and participate in research and audit programmes in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.

c. To work in collaboration with colleagues in developing skills to provide new ways of working across different professions, organisations i.e. community/primary care.

4) In conjunction with colleagues, to ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met.

5) Duties will involve labour ward and emergency gynaecology cover, antenatal/gynaecology clinics and elective operating theatre lists. The post holder will be responsible for the clinical care of Obstetric and Gynaecological patients under supervision as necessary.

6) The post holder will be responsible for the maintenance of proper case records and investigations on patients, and correspondence with General Practitioners and others as required.

Person Specification

Experience

• Minimum of 7 years'experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and evidence of commitment to the specialty
• Able to undertake on-call work on the senior registrar tier in Obstetrics/Gynaecology Perform competently - Rotational instrumental birth - Intermediate level caesarean section (eg. At full dilatation,gestation 28-32 weeks) - ERPC - Repair of obstetric anal sphincter injury (corresponds with RCOG training matrix ST1-7)

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC registration
• MRCOG
• Experience of teaching including skill drills
• Good organisational ability and a willingness to be flexible in accordance with the demands of team working
• Completed PROMPT course

Research & Audit

• Evidence of clinical research/audit/guidelines and service improvement projects

Ability & Skills

• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies

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.