Locally Employed Doctor (ST1-2) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
The doctors are part of a team who are assigned to Obstetrics and Gynaecology to support the rota providing 24/7 cover to Obstetrics and Gynaecology emergency admissions and inpatients. The successful candidate will be supported by a named educational supervisor.
At the ST1-2 level, the post-holder will be expected to have completed Foundation Training or equivalent. The successful candidate will take part in an emergency on-call rota and routine elective work in both Obstetrics and Gynaecology. This will include Caesarean Section lists, Gynaecology theatre lists, administrative tasks, and general and specialist outpatient clinics.
The post will be based at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital or Good Hope Hospital with an understanding the post holder may also be required to work at different sites, dependent on the needs of the service. It would be beneficial that you would be able to drive and have your own means of transport.
Main duties of the job
* Work with a named consultant, who will act as a mentor and will be available to perform appraisals, provide support and advice.
* Attend weekly meetings to discuss CTGs and interesting cases for learning.
* Attend monthly audit meetings; trainees are encouraged to undertake audit projects.
* Attend the monthly mortality, morbidity, audit and governance meetings.
* Be actively involved in quality improvement, research, and teaching projects to enhance surgical portfolio.
* Liaise with Consultant, other junior doctors, nurses, midwives, patients, relatives, administrative staff, and other senior medical staff.
* Eventually supervise/support more junior members of the team.
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment to offering flexible working where we can. We offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reaches their true potential, achieves their ambitions, and thrives in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture that empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected, and bold place to work.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for more details about this post or contact the named consultant for a discussion about the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Full registration with the GMC with licence to practice.
* Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice.
* Eligibility to live and work in the UK.
* Medical Degree from a recognised University.
Experience
* A minimum of 2 years full-time post-graduate training (its equivalent gained on a part-time basis) or equivalent experience and competencies.
* Ability to work in a team.
* Good interpersonal skills.
* Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English and ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, carers, and other health professionals.
* Participation in teaching activities.
* Knowledge of clinical research.
* Commitment to continuing personal development and medical education.
* Computer Skills.
* Criminal Records Disclosure check at enhanced level.
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.
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
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