Trust Doctor Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Leeds Teaching Hospitals; Otley, Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Otley is inviting applications for a Trust doctor/Clinical Fellow position in Obstetrics. The role involves a wide range of clinical responsibilities including work on the labour ward and participation in a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must hold a GMC registration and ideally possess at least one year of experience at ST6 level. Successful applicants will contribute to both inpatient and outpatient services, with encouragement to engage in teaching and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• GMC Registration required at the time of application.
• Experience at ST6 level for at least 1 year preferred.
• Basic Life Support training is essential.

Responsibilities

• Work on second on call rota with Consultant supervision.
• Contribute to inpatient and outpatient services in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
• Attend antenatal and gynaecology clinics, and theatre.

Skills

Clinical judgement

Prioritisation of clinical needs

Communication in English

Experience in UK health system

Education

Completion of Foundation competencies or equivalent

MRCOG Part 1, 2, and 3

Job description

Applicantsare invited for a post as Trust doctor/Clinical Fellow (ST6-7 equivalent) inObstetrics and in Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to work in afriendly, dynamic, large, teaching acute hospital trust.

Thepost holder will work at a level equivalent to that of a ST6-7 trainee.Applicants must have completed Foundation competencies either as part of the UKFoundation programme or demonstrate equivalent training. Applicants shouldideally have experience at working at a ST6 level for a minimum of 1 yearideally within the UK. Basic LifeSupport training is essential.

Candidateswill require current and valid GMC registration at time of application.

Main duties of the job

Theabove post is suitable for doctors wishing to gain clinical experience at a ST6level in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Thepost offers the successful candidate a wide range of experience in all areas ofthe specialty. Whilst this post is not recognised for training, the appointeewill be supported by a Clinical Supervisor to meet their career and educationalgoals.

Thepost holder will contribute to the Obstetrics and Gynaecology inpatient andoutpatient services as well as being part of the second on call rota with an oncall frequency of 1 in 10. The post holder will predominantly work at the SJUHand LGI sites. Duties will involve but will not be limited to working on thelabour ward, reviewing obstetric and gynaecology (including early pregnancy)emergencies and looking after antenatal, postnatal and gynaecology inpatientsas well as attending antenatal and gynaecology clinics. There will also beopportunities to attend elective gynaecology and obstetric theatres.

Thepost holder will also be encouraged to take part in departmental teaching andquality improvement work.

About us

Thegynaecology service is predominantly based at St James University Hospital(Chancellor Wing) and some elective gynaecology work including clinics, daycase and overnight theatre and hysteroscopy also takes place at Wharfdalehospital.

Thefertility service is based at Seacroft Hospital.

Thematernity service is based at St James University Hospital (approximately 4,500deliveries per year) and Leeds General Infirmary (approximately 5,000deliveries per year).

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our processof redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. Assuch, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the rightto close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you doexperience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, pleasebear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact ifyou have any questions.

Job responsibilities

Thepost holder will work on the second on call rota, and as such will take on theresponsibilities associated with this role. The post holder will be supervisedby a Consultant during clinical duties whether elective or on call and will beexpected to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, demonstrating goodcommunication skills with all members of the team.

Theweekly timetable will vary from week to week. It will include sessions inantenatal clinic, delivery suite, gynaecology outpatients, gynaecology theatreand the emergency gynaecology assessment unit. These sessions are aimed todiversify the post holders clinical experience, to provide a service and toaccommodate the rolling on call rota of long days and night shifts on labourward and the gynaecology acute treatment unit. On call frequency is 1 in 10.

Thepost-holder will always be resident in the hospital when on duty. TheConsultant Obstetrician will be resident between 08.30-22.00 on weekdays and08.30 and 17.30 on weekends. The Consultant Gynaecologist will be residentbetween 08.30 and 17.00 on weekdays and will conduct a resident ward round onweekends. They will remain resident beyond these times if required but willotherwise be on call from home.

Thepost complies with the New Deal requirements and the European Working TimeDirective.

Pleasesee attached documents for full details.

Person Specification

Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills

• Have completed their post-graduate training at least to a level of an ST6 specialty doctor or equivalent in obstetrics and gynaecology
• Have valid GMC Registration at the time of application
• Familiarity with UK health system and NHS
• Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs.
• Applicants must have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as assessed by the GMC

Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills

• Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
• Ability to prioritise clinical need
• Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
• Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient
• Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
• Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
• Be competent at Lower segment caesarean section and non-rotational operative vaginal delivery
• Relevant experience in other specialties which would complement a post in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• At least 2 years experience working in the UK

Additional Requirements

• Applicants must meet professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice).

Qualifications

• Completion of Foundation competencies or equivalent
• Basic Adult Life Support training within past 12/12
• MRCOG Part 1
• Competencies equivalent to ST6 training
• MRCOG part 2 exam
• MRCOG part 3 exam
• Research / Additional academic publications

Experience

• Be able to provide complete details of their employment history
• Have evidence that their career progression is consistent with their personal circumstances
• Have evidence that their present level of achievement and performance is commensurate with the totality of their period of training
• Demonstrable interest in, and understanding of, a career in obstetrics and gynaecology as practiced in the UK
• Extracurricular activities / achievements relevant to the specialty

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.