Specialty Doctor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital in the UK is seeking a Fixed Term Specialty Doctor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The role involves working at the middle grade tier, engaging in various clinical responsibilities, and contributing to ward rounds and teaching. The successful candidate will have opportunities for professional development and will be part of a well-respected team that emphasizes quality care and innovation.

Qualifications

• Experience of Audit required.
• MRCOG 1 & Middle Grade Experience equivalent to ST5 or above.

Responsibilities

• Participate in ward rounds, teaching, audit, and research.
• Provide second on-call Obstetrics and Gynaecology emergency cover.

Skills

Audit

Education

Medical Degree

MRCOG 1

Job description

Applications are invited to apply for a Fixed Term Specialty Doctor post in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The postholder will need to have experience equivalent to RCOG entrustability level 4 or above.

The successful candidate will be working the middle grade tier (specialist registrar level).

The Obstetrics and Gynaecology unit has a Birthing unit with three pools and all the women's facilities are within the main hospital complex. There are 24 obstetric beds and 6 gynaecological beds alongside a Gynaecology Assessment Centre. The unit has approximately 3000 deliveries each year. Neonatal intensive care is available on site with back-up support from a regional unit in Sheffield. The unit has received awards and accolades for RCM National wards 5 times nominated - awarded the Innovation award for 'Wardbook'. Our Maternity Clinical dashboard has been held up and adopted regionally as good practice.
Informal discussions and arrangements to visit can be made with:
Dr Khanem / Dr Fawzy / Miss Tutoveanu, Consultants in Obstetrics and Gynaecology on 01226 431550 or via [e-mail].

Main duties of the job

There will be dedicated sessions in special interests depending upon the interests of the candidate and service commitments. Apart from special interests, the successful candidate will be expected to have sessions covering labour ward, gynaecological, antenatal clinics and theatre sessions. There will be opportunity to develop and be supported in doing office gynaecology / urogynaecology / colposcopy / ANDU / EPAU. The successful candidate will be supported and encouraged to take RCOG ATSM/SITM to develop further in their career.

Successful candidates are expected to actively participate in ward rounds, teaching/audit/research and administrative work. They could perform independent colposcopy clinics (subject to accreditation).

Depending on the post holders experience, there may be an opportunity to perform theatre lists and diagnostic procedures with consultant back up to help achieve the 18-week target.

The post-holder needs to fulfil the RCOG entrust ability level 4 or above and will participate in providing second on-call Obstetrics and Gynaecology emergency cover, which is a full shift system between 8.30am and 9.00pm on a 1:8 rota, with prospective cover. In addition, these posts contribute to a 1:8 split 4 and 3 nights (8.45pm to 9.00am) shift system. This post makes the middle grade duties compliant with the EWTD for 48 hours.

About us

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

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Job description
Job responsibilities

The job description and person specification for this post can be found under the supporting documents section .

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Experience of Audit.

Desirable

• Distinctions or prizes during undergraduate training.
• Research and Publications.

Qualifications
Essential

• Medical Degree.
• MRCOG 1 & Middle Grade Experience equivalent to ST5 or above.
• RCOG Entrustability level 4 or above.
• Full General Medical Council registration with licence to practice.

Desirable

• ATSM

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C9163-1857-05-25