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Main area
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Trainee (ST3-7)
Contract
Fixed term: 6 months (6-12 Months)
Hours
Full time - 40 hours per week
Job ref
223-MJ86
Employer
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Princess Royal Hospital
Town
Telford
Salary
£55,329 - £63,152 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
15/07/2024 23:59

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Locally Employed Doctor (ST3-7) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Trainee (ST3-7)

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Locally Employed Doctor’s (ST3-7) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology to join a friendly and dynamic team based at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital.

Two posts are offered, one of which is a fixed term 6-month post, and the other is a 12- month fixed term post.

This is a busy DGH with around 4500 deliveries a year in the beautiful county of Shropshire.  You will support the on-call team which consists of Resident Consultants, Tier 2 (Registrar) and Tier 1 (SHO) covering O&G on a 24hrs a day basis.  You will also have access to gynaecology on calls, clinics, and theatres.  This is a great opportunity to gain experience in the field of O&G in this consultant led and delivered service.  Your duties will consist of resident days, nights, and weekends.  You will have the opportunity to take on a SITM as part of your CPD time if you are eligible and we would be happy to support you with a CESR application if appropriate.

Main duties of the job

Clinical:

  • Day to day running of the labour ward, gynaecology wards and obstetrics triage with direct resident consultant support both day and night.
  • Gynaecology theatre sessions with the consultant.
  • Ante-natal and gynaecological clinics.
  • Participation in the department teaching, audit and educational activities.
  • Dedicate CPD & SPA time to focus on your ATSM or CESR application if appropriate.
  • To develop enhanced clinical skills, especially in the assessment and management of acutely ill patients.
  • To have excellent team-working skills with the abilities and professional attitude to work well in a multi-professional team.
  • To deliver clinical and quality targets agreed both nationally and locally with the clinical teams and commissioners.
  • To follow patients throughout their clinical pathways.

Working for our organisation

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is the main provider of acute hospital services for around half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales.

Encompassing some of the most picturesque parts of England and Wales, the Trust’s catchment stretches from the Cambrian Mountains in the west, to Newport and the fringes of the Black Country in the east. The main towns include: Bridgnorth, Ludlow, Market Drayton, Oswestry, Shrewsbury and Whitchurch (in Shropshire); Newport, Telford and Wellington (in Telford & Wrekin); and Newtown and Welshpool (in Powys) – all beautiful and unique.

Our main service locations are the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) in Shrewsbury which are located 20 minutes’ drive apart. Together they provide 99% of our activity. Both hospitals provide a wide range of acute hospital services including accident & emergency, outpatients, diagnostics, inpatient medical care and critical care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post-holder will be expected to contribute to the 1in 11 full-shift rota. The rota is compliant with the terms and conditions of the 2016 Junior Doctor Contract and WTD and has been carefully designed to maximise training opportunities for doctors whilst maintaining a safe and efficient service, with an even spread of long days and nights.

The post holder will be 1 of the 11 doctors contributing to the full shift rota with a weekend frequency of 1 in 3 with 7 night shifts across a 11 week reference period and is prospectively covered for annual and study leave. Below is an example rota, but will be subject to change according to the clinical needs of the service.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
  • BLS
  • K2 or EFM training

Entry

Essential criteria
  • Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC)
  • Completed at least three years’ full-time postgraduate training in a specialty training programme in Obstetrics and Gynaecology or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty or have equivalent experience and competencies (Obstetrics and Gynaecology)
  • A minimum of 12 months NHS experience working at Tier 2 (ST3+) level.
  • Developing training competencies towards independent practice in all RCOG core training modules (or equivalent)
  • Appropriate knowledge of Obstetrics & Gynaecology (ST4+ level) with evidence of continuing medical education relevant to the post

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Mr Andrew Sizer
Job title
Divisional Medical Director
Email address
[email protected]
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