Education and training To provide conditions for improved training opportunities in line with national and local recommendations and related requirements To participate in the undergraduate teaching programme To assist and participate with the development of postgraduate training for F1s, F2s, SpRs, STs and other staff as appropriate Where agreed, to act as Educational Supervisor to junior and middle grade medical staff, being responsible for their appraisal and personal development planning. Audit (As agreed with the Specialty Director) To promote evidence based practice. To respond appropriately to NICE guidance. To change own and others clinical practice in response to new clinical developments To undertake and supervise relevant clinical audit topics To be involved in risk management and quality assurance To remain up to date and engaged in CME/CPD as per RCOG guidelines To respond appropriately to complaints and critical incidents The post holder will be expected to take part in developing clinical audit in accordance with agreed Directorate and Corporate Clinical Governance programmes. Teaching and Research The Trust has a strong record in Clinical Research in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The post-holder will be encouraged to be active in ongoing clinical research. The Trust has a well-established framework for clinical governance that incorporates the clinical audit program. In addition to the Trust Clinical Governance Committee, there are now well-established procedures at directorate and departmental level for reviewing and implementing action with regard to clinical governance issues. The health community of Gloucestershire hosts and supports the development of the academy. Initially led by the University of Bristol Medical School and now involving the University of the West of England Faculty of Health and Social Care, the academy will grow to embrace the ambitions of the NHS, University and other organisations that may be relevant to our countys Trusts and employees. Meanwhile, the academy's purpose is to provide an academic infrastructure for students in medicine, nursing and the allied health professions to pursue their respective higher education curriculum within the clinical setting of the primary and secondary care Trusts in Gloucestershire.