Job summary
- Main area
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Trainee (ST6-8)
- Contract
- Fixed term: 6 months
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week
- Job ref
- 284-24-6402132-DPBW
- Employer
- Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Birmingham Women's Hospital
- Town
- Birmingham
- Salary
- £63,152 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 11/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Trainee (ST6-8)
Job overview
The department is seeking to appoint two Clinical Fellow Appointments for Service and specialised training, ST 6-7 equivalent. These posts are to commence as soon as possible and will be for a period of 6 months. There will be the opportunity to obtain additional training in Early Pregnancy Assessment unit and Gynaecology Oncology at unit level.
Main duties of the job
Hours of work are full time with on call commitments on the ST6-7 rota of 1 in 10 with banding 1B. The expected duties will be appropriate to the grade, including clinics, operating sessions and ward rounds; with special interest sessions if the rota permits. A delivery suite duty is 3rd on-call, depending on experience and rota availability. The Trust provides 108 hours of consultant presence on Delivery Suite, hence there is ample opportunity for direct supervision and training on Delivery Suite.
The successful candidate will be expected to be aware of local guidelines, policies and procedures and to comply with the Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions of the Trust.
Working for our organisation
Birmingham Women’s Hospital adjoins the University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust – formerly the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, which is an acute teaching hospital of the West Midlands, and the University of Birmingham and its Medical School.
The Trust offers a complete range of obstetric and gynaecological services. The hospital serves a large multiracial local community, currently delivering around 8100 women per year and an equivalent gynaecological workload. We are a tertiary centre for perinatal care and are the regional centre for Fetal Medicine and Clinical Genetics. The Trust is a cancer unit, has a well-developed minimal access service, tertiary level urogynaecology and has an Assisted Conception Unit with an excellent clinical record. We have a busy Emergency Gynaecology Service and a busy, well established early pregnancy assessment unit.
There is a strong diagnostic imaging service with on-site facilities for all normal X-ray imaging, diagnostic ultrasound in obstetrics and gynaecology, and interventional ultrasound in Fetal Medicine. There are arrangements with external providers for MRI and CT scanning and good working relationships with the radiology department at University Hospital, Birmingham.
On-site laboratory services provide haematology, microbiology, clinical chemistry and histopathology expertise.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This Job Outline highlights the main areas of responsibility for the post and is not exhaustive. It is expected that in line with the development of the Trust, additional responsibilities that are commensurate to the role will be added to this role outline to reflect the changing environment of the Trust as an NHS organisation.
The appointee will work in conjunction with other junior medical staff contributing to the obstetrics and gynaecology services. The Trust employs 7 ST1-2s and 7 VTS ST 1-2s, all of which contribute equally to the ST 1-2 tier of the rota at 1:14. The middle grade rota operates on a 2-tier system of ST 3-5 (1:10 rota, band 1b) and ST 6-7 (1:10 rota, band 1b).
The expected duties will be appropriate to the grade and under direct supervision of the consultant responsible including clinics, operating sessions and ward rounds. The daily commitment will vary according to team/consultant responsibilities. A delivery suite duty is 3rd on-call, depending on experience and rota availability. The Trust provides 108 hours of consultant presence on Delivery Suite, hence there is ample opportunity for direct supervision and training on Delivery Suite. Adequate sessions (approx. four sessions per week) will be provided in Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit, and Gynaecology Oncology workload to gain experience as special interest in both the fields.
An active role in teaching is encouraged. Clinical administration, including review of results, discharge letters etc, and shared responsibility for in-patient care will be expected.
Annual and study leave must be arranged at least 6 weeks in advance. The post includes prospective cover for annual and study leave of colleagues
Person specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential criteria
- Full GMC registration
- Qualified to undertake on-call work on the ST6-7 Tier in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Desirable criteria
- Qualified to undertake on-call work on the ST6-7 Tier
- Up to date in emergency obstetrics/gynaecology procedures
Experience and Skills, eg. Special Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Ability to offer clinical opinion / treatment on range of problems both emergency and elective within the specialty
- Ability to take responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Knowledge of subspecialties where specified
- MRCOG Part 1
Desirable criteria
- MRCOG Part 2
- Computer literacy and IT experience
- Experience in achieving quality standards
Supervisory Experience and Communication Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to work in a team orientated environment and to work without friction with colleagues
Desirable criteria
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff
Special Aptitudes/ Abilities, eg. Initiative, leadership ability to work on own or with others
Essential criteria
- Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Caring attitude to patients
Desirable criteria
- Innovative.
- IT skills
- Demonstrate skills in Audit and Clinical Governance activities.
Motivation and Disposition Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
- Good organisational & management skills
- Probity
Desirable criteria
- Friendly, non-dictatorial relationship with staff
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mr Najum Qureshi
- Job title
- Clinical Service Lead for Gynaecology (Consultant)
- Email address
- [email protected]
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