Senior Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK healthcare provider in England is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow to provide Registrar level support in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department. This fixed-term role offers the chance to be involved in a 1:18 ST3+ rota. Candidates must have full GMC registration, significant experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, and skills in team collaboration and decision-making. The position requires excellence in clinical governance and a commitment to improving patient care.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory).
• Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology.

Responsibilities

• Provide Registrar level support in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department.
• Participate in the 1:18 ST3+ rota, including on call.
• Deputise for absent colleagues when necessary.

Skills

Team cooperation

Problem solving

Flexibility

Equality and diversity promotion

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

MRCOG part 1, 2

Relevant postgraduate qualification (MRCP, MRCS)

Job description

The Senior Clinical Fellow will work under the supervision of the Consultants in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and will:

• Provide Registrar level support to the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department.
• Participate in the 1:18 ST3+ rota, including on call.
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and carers.
• When not directly supervised, Consultant advice and cover is always available. In case of difficulties of any kind, the post holder will seek the advice of the appropriate consultant.
• So far as is consistent with the proper discharge of the above duties, the appointee undertakes to deputise from time to time for absent colleagues.

Main duties of the job

Key tasks of the Post

• This post is 12 months fixed term.
• The post holder will provide Registrar level support to the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department.
• The appointed applicant will participate in the 1:18 ST3+ rota, including on call.
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and carers.
• When not directly supervised, Consultant advice and cover is always available. In case of difficulties of any kind, the post holder will seek the advice of the appropriate consultant.
• So far as is consistent with the proper discharge of the above duties, the appointee undertakes to deputise from time to time for absent colleagues.
• The appointee undertakes, exceptionally, to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.

About us

Our Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Travel between hospital sites may be required. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available. Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and your patients from the virus. If you're still unsure, you can find lots of information on COVID‑19 vaccines and the booking process on the NHS Website.

Job description

The appointments will be subject to full Occupational Health Clearance and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the successful candidates prior to commencement. The appointee will have Full UK General Medical at the time of application.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advert closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible. If you have not received correspondence inviting you for interview within 28 days of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Person Specification

Eligibility

Essential

Essential

• Full GMC registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences)
• Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
• Evidence of achievement of ST1/CT1 competences in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at time of application and likelihood of achieving ST2/CT2 competences in Obstetrics and Gynaecology by the start date of the post

Personal Skills

Essential

• Ability to co‑operate in a democratic team environment
• Problem solving & decision making: capacity to use logical /lateral thinking to solve problems & make decisions
• Flexible approach to work: able to adapt and work with employers to deliver improved patient care
• Equality and diversity: promotes equality and values diversity

Desirable

• Able to adapt to work with employers to deliver
• Leadership skills: experience in leadership
• Demonstrates skills needed for effective delegation within the team: 360 feedback

Personnel Circumstances

Essential

• Fit to undertake the role with satisfactory occupational health clearance
• Satisfactory DBS clearance

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• MRCOG part 1, 2
• Relevant post graduate qualification (MRCP, MRCS)

Desirable

• MRCOG part 3
• Additional relevant clinical experience

Clinical Skills

Essential

• Excellent all round experience of DGH work
• Minimum of 3 years experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• Competent to perform instrumental delivery and uncomplicated LSCS & ERPC
• Ability to work independently, but aware of own limitations

Commitment to Clinical Governance/Improving quality of patient care

Essential

• Clinical governance: Able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance
• Audit: evidence of active participation in audit
• Teaching: evidence of interest and experience in medical student and junior doctor teaching
• Research: understanding of the principles of research

Desirable

• Research skills: Demonstrates understanding of the principles of research, evidence of relevant academic and research achievements
• Teaching: Publications and Presentations
• Understanding CPD