Job summary
- Main area
- Obsetrics & Gynaecology
- Grade
- Trust Doctor ST1/2 Level
- Contract
- 6 months (Fixed term 6 months)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week (plus additional hours associated with the rota pattern)
- Job ref
- 210-2024-606
- Employer
- Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Countess of Chester Hospital
- Town
- Chester
- Salary
- £43,923 plus additional elements associated with the rota pattern
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/08/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Trust ST1/2 in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Trust Doctor ST1/2 Level
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, staff pride themselves on not only leading through clinical excellence, but also by creating an environment where all staff are valued and appreciated. To achieve this, the Trust has embarked on an exciting new strategy focused on continuous improvement.
Our vision is to improve the lives of our community and provide excellence in healthcare, through partnership and innovation
Our High Performance Culture will support everyone to be the best version of themselves by being true to our Trust vision, values and behaviors.
We welcome applications from colleagues from our local and neighbouring communities of all backgrounds and identities, who are currently under-represented within our region such as Black, Asian, Minority ethnic and those with disabilities.
As a region we are reviewing the way we work, and exploring how new working practices that support flexible working can create a positive work-life balance. As part of our recruitment process we will explore how our inclusive employment policies, flexible working, staff engagement forums, Trust facilities and services can be of mutual benefit.
Job overview
Working Hours: 40 hours per week Fixed term 6 months
Planned Care Division
Trust Doctor (F2 – ST1/ST2 LEVEL)
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
The final job plan will be agreed in discussion between the successful candidate and the Clinical Leads for Obstetrics/Gynaecology and will be subject to annual review by the Divisional Medical Director.
Applications are invited for a Trust Doctor (F2-ST1/ST2 Level) in the Women and Children’s Directorate (Planned Care Division). The post-holder will have commitments to Obstetrics & Gynaecology in-patients, to attend gynaecology out-patient clinics and antenatal clinics, colposcopy, urodynamics and minor procedures clinics and to attend theatre lists. He/she will also be involved with emergency Gynaecology and Obstetrics admissions and delivery suite cover.
The post is currently working a full shift system (1 in 8 on call rota).
Additional duties may be required in the event of an emergency or unforeseen circumstance.
The department offers a wide variety of specialist services and dedicated training sessions can be offered depending on the needs of the trainee.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible to the appropriate Consultants for admitting cases, the attendance at daily ward rounds, the arrangement of patient investigations. The role will require you to liaise with the wider hospital teams including the gynae clinical team to support ward-based patient care and facilitate discharges. The role also requires you to participate in operative surgery; with the extent of your involvement being commensurate with your experience and ability.
There is also an expectation that the post-holder will contribute to departmental audit and research with consultant supervision and participate in teaching programmes for medical staff, medical students and other hospital employees. The post-holder will be expected to attend the rolling half days and take part in audit and case presentation. Log book of the surgical operations performed will be mandatory (Log Book for RCS England).
Working for our organisation
The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides services to West Cheshire and to Welsh patients covered by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Health and Care Partnership. Its services are provided from three locations:
- The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 438 general and acute beds
- Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 56 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility
- Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population.
The Trust employs over 6258 staff (headcount) which includes temporary bank staff and provides acute emergency and elective services, primary care direct access services and obstetric services to a population of approximately 407,000. This includes 357,000 residents in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire which has a population of approximately 50,000.
The Trust is a busy district general hospital and in 2022/2023, there were more than 503,342 patient attendances (inpatient, outpatient and diagnostic) ranging from a simple outpatient appointment to major cancer surgery. This is an increase of nearly 10,000 compared to the previous year when there were 494,387 patient attendances.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See Job Description for further details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £23 (standard) or £43 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first three months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application.
Person specification
Qualifications & Skills
Essential criteria
- Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time the post commences.
- Evidence of compliance with standards of “Good Medical Practice”
- MBBS (or equivalent)
- Experience at minimum of F2 or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- MRCOG part I
Clinical Experience and Effectiveness
Essential criteria
- Competent in basic clinical procedures e.g. CPR, infection control, physical examination, history taking etc.
- Able to prioritise clinical need
- Aware of own limitations, consults senior colleagues appropriately and knows when to ask for help
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
- Understands the need for and appreciates the role of audit in clinical practice
- Understands the principles of clinical governance – ensures patients are not put at risk
- Understands the importance of working effectively in teams
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of UK health systems, practices and values and awareness of current issues in the NHS
- Computer literate
- Understands the importance and impact of information systems in health care
- Has participated in clinical audit
- Has experience of working in teams
Teaching & Training Experience
Essential criteria
- Keeps professional knowledge and skills up to date
- Understands the basic principles of audit and research
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrates a critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition
- Completed audit cycle Clinical skills ALSO, BLS
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential criteria
- Able to communicate effectively in written and spoken English
- Able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
Desirable criteria
- Able to establish good working relations with patients, carers and multi-disciplinary colleagues
- Understands the responsibilities of being an employee in the NHS
- Evidence of communication skills
- Experience of working in teams
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Recognises stressful situations and responds appropriately
- Demonstrates initiative, enthusiasm and common sense
- Respects and promotes individual’s rights, interests, preferences, beliefs and cultures
- Potential to benefit from the training available
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of leadership qualities (not necessarily in medicine)
- Other work experience/ outside interests
Probity
Essential criteria
- Displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality
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
- Dr Victoria Finney
- Job title
- Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01244365014
- Additional information
We would welcome further discussion with any interested candidates and would be pleased to arrange a visit to the Department for you.
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