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Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Trainee (ST6-8)
Main area: Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Trainee (ST6-8)
Contract: Fixed term: 6 months (other)
Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week
Job ref: 284-24-6888719-DPBW
Site: Birmingham Women's Hospital
Town: Birmingham
Salary: £70,425 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 02/01/2025 23:59
Flexible working arrangements may be considered and discussions with the recruiting manager regarding this are encouraged.
Job overview
The department is seeking to appoint a Clinical Fellow for Service and specialised training, ST 6 -7 equivalent. This post is to commence as soon as possible and will be for a period of 6 months.
Please note the job description as attached is a proposed job description, with areas of potential sub-specialty focus/additional training detailed in the job summary, however this is not an exhaustive list.
Main duties of the job
Hours of work are full time with on-call commitments on the ST 6 -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.
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
* Full GMC registration
* Qualified to undertake on-call work on the ST6-7 Tier in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
* At least 3 years of UK experience at Specialty Registrar level
* 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
* MRCOG Part 2
* Computer literacy and IT experience
* Experience in achieving quality standards
Supervisory Experience and Communication Skills
* Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and to work without friction with colleagues
* Experience of supervising junior medical staff
Special Aptitudes/ Abilities, eg. Initiative, leadership ability to work on own or with others
* Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, and other agencies
* Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
* Caring attitude to patients
* Demonstrate skills in Audit and Clinical Governance activities.
Motivation and Disposition Personal Qualities
* Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
* Good organisational & management skills
* Probity
* Friendly, non-dictatorial relationship with staff
Our current Mental Health Services division may be transferring the provision of its services to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust (BSMHFT). Whilst at present you are applying for a position within Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation should you be successful in gaining a position within Mental Health Services, your employment may in the future be transferred over to BSMHFT. Should any new information become available, you will be kept informed of this throughout your recruitment process.
As a Trust employee you are required to comply with all legislation and guidance relating to safeguarding children and adults with care and support needs, and promoting their health and welfare. You are required to inform the Head of Safeguarding of any safeguarding concerns about your own children or children you live with. This information will be treated in a confidential manner.
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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.
Name: Mr Najum Qureshi
Job title: Clinical Service Lead for Gynaecology (Consultant)
Email address: najum.qureshi@nhs.net
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