Job summary Applicants are invited for the post of FY2 equivalent Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The Department undertakes the full range of obstetric and gynaecological care across three sites (Leeds General Infirmary, St Jamess University Hospital, and Wharfedale Hospital). The post is available for four months. Main duties of the job The successful applicant will be participating on the first on call rota at Leeds General Infirmary & St Jamess University Hospital. They will have opportunity to learn about and participate in delivery of elective and acute gynaecological and obstetric care including; general gynaecology clinics, ambulatory gynaecology, acute gynaecology and early pregnancy, gynaecology ward cover, elective gynaecology operating, labour ward, antenatal clinics, obstetric ward cover, maternity assessment centre and antenatal day unit cover. There will be opportunity to attend specialist obstetric and gynaecology clinics. About us Our department strives to maintain a balance between training and clinical commitments. The large volume of complex patients seen ensures that the post holder will get exposure to a wide variety of clinical conditions in Leeds. There will also be an opportunity to participate in departmental teaching and quality assurance and quality improvement initiatives. Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions. Date posted 08 April 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £42,008 a year OOH Contract Fixed term Duration 4 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number C9298-MED-721 Job locations St. James's University Hospital Beckett Street Leeds LS9 7TF Leeds General Infirmary Great George Street Leeds LS1 3EX Wharfedale General Hospital Newall Carr Road Otley West Yorkshire LS21 2LY Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will have sessions to support the services within the Clinical Service Unit (CSU), as well as pro-rata special study sessions per week to develop or explore a specialist interest within the womens clinical service unit. The post holder will participate in the first on-call rota of the CSU. Clinical: Routine ward management, Obstetrics and Gynaecology outpatient attendance with consultant and registrar supervision. Attendance at Caesarean section and elective gynaecology operating lists. On call duties for labour ward at St James University Hospital (SJUH) and Leeds General Infirmary (LGI), the Gynaecology Acute Treatment Unit (GATU). There will be supervision by a second on call doctor and consultant (the latter may be indirect from home during night on call duties). A full shift on call system is in operation that rotates through obstetrics and gynaecology over a 20 week on call rota template. Administrative: Completion of administrative work associated with clinical duties such as dictation and approval of clinic letters. Review of investigation results and determining management plan with supervision of a second on call doctor (registrar) or consultant. Please see attached Job Description for full details Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will have sessions to support the services within the Clinical Service Unit (CSU), as well as pro-rata special study sessions per week to develop or explore a specialist interest within the womens clinical service unit. The post holder will participate in the first on-call rota of the CSU. Clinical: Routine ward management, Obstetrics and Gynaecology outpatient attendance with consultant and registrar supervision. Attendance at Caesarean section and elective gynaecology operating lists. On call duties for labour ward at St James University Hospital (SJUH) and Leeds General Infirmary (LGI), the Gynaecology Acute Treatment Unit (GATU). There will be supervision by a second on call doctor and consultant (the latter may be indirect from home during night on call duties). A full shift on call system is in operation that rotates through obstetrics and gynaecology over a 20 week on call rota template. Administrative: Completion of administrative work associated with clinical duties such as dictation and approval of clinic letters. Review of investigation results and determining management plan with supervision of a second on call doctor (registrar) or consultant. Please see attached Job Description for full details Person Specification Qualifications Essential MBBS or equivalent medical qualification Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date Eligibility to work in the UK. Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date Have evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in the three and a half years preceding the advertised post start date for the round of application, via one of the following methods: Current employment in a UKFPO-affiliated foundation programme; or Having been awarded an FPCC (or FACD 5.2) from a UK affiliated foundation programme within the 3.5 years preceding the advertised post start date Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs. All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following: Applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English. OR Achieved the minimum score of 7 across all 4 of the following categories in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. (An overall minimum score of 7.5) OR Achieved the minimum Grade B across all 4 of the following categories in the Occupational English Test (OET) in medicine in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. (You must provide your candidate number) If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills, but do not have evidence in one of the above forms, they must provide alternative supporting evidence of language skills Experience Essential 3.5 years experience after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice; including: make the care or your patient your first concern provide a good standard of practice and care take prompt action if you think that patient safety, dignity or comfort is being compromised protect and promote the health of patients and of the public treat patients as individuals and respect their dignity work in partnership with patients work with colleagues in the ways that best serve patients interests be honest and open and act with integrity never discriminate unfairly against patients or colleagues never abuse your patients trust in you or the publics trust in the profession. Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems Ability to prioritise clinical need Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient Ability to prioritise clinical need Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice Experience of active involvement in clinical quality improvement measures (clear description, outcomes and appropriate experience for level of application). This can include audit, guideline development, implementation of health policy, improved team working, leadership etc. Communication Skills: Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation Able to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate Problem Solving & Decision Making: Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach Empathy & Sensitivity: Capacity to take in others perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people Demonstrates respect for all Managing Others & Team Involvement: Able to work in multi-professional teams & supervise junior medical staff Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members for the benefit of patients through, for example, audit and quality improvement projects Capacity to work effectively with others Organisation & Planning: Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively Capacity to prioritise own workload & organise ward rounds Evidence of thoroughness (is well prepared, shows self discipline/ commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines) Vigilance & Situational Awareness: Capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues Coping with Pressure and managing uncertainty: Capacity to operate under pressure Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with changing circumstances Is able to deliver good clinical care in the face of uncertainty Values: Understands, respects and demonstrates the values of the NHS Constitution (e.g. everyone counts; improving lives; commitment to quality of care; respect and dignity; working together for patients; compassion) Desirable Experience in obstetrics and gynaecology at first on call grade Relevant experience in other specialties which would complement a post in Obstetrics and Gynaecology Formal academic achievement is not a prerequisite for application to this post, but relevant achievements will be considered as part of the overall assessment of an application Intercalated degree, BSc, BA, MSc involving time taken out from standard 5 year undergraduate medical curriculum MD or PhD (Note: will only be considered if awarded for defending a thesis. This equates to undertaking 2 to 3 years full time equivalent spent in research with minimal daytime clinical activity) Research and audit skills: Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements Teaching: Evidence of interest in, and experience of teaching Evidence of feedback for teaching Instructor status (or a recommendation for instructor status) in an advanced life support course (ALS, ATLS, EPLS, APLS) or equivalent course Management and leadership skills: Evidence of involvement in management commensurate with experience Demonstrates an understanding of NHS management and resources Evidence of effective multi-disciplinary team working and leadership, supported by multi- source feedback or other workplace-based assessments Evidence of effective leadership in and outside medicine. IT skills: Demonstrates information technology skills. Other: Evidence of achievement outside medicine Evidence of altruistic behaviour, e.g. voluntary work Evidence of organisational skills not necessarily in medicine, e.g. grant or bursary applications, organisation of a university club, sports section, Career Progression Essential Ability to provide complete details of employment history Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances Evidence that present achievement andperformance is commensurate with totality of their period of training Having been awarded an FPCC (or FACD 5.2) from a UK affiliated foundation programme within the 3.5 years preceding the advertised post start date Person Specification Qualifications Essential MBBS or equivalent medical qualification Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date Eligibility to work in the UK. Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date Have evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in the three and a half years preceding the advertised post start date for the round of application, via one of the following methods: Current employment in a UKFPO-affiliated foundation programme; or Having been awarded an FPCC (or FACD 5.2) from a UK affiliated foundation programme within the 3.5 years preceding the advertised post start date Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs. All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following: Applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English. OR Achieved the minimum score of 7 across all 4 of the following categories in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. (An overall minimum score of 7.5) OR Achieved the minimum Grade B across all 4 of the following categories in the Occupational English Test (OET) in medicine in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. (You must provide your candidate number) If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills, but do not have evidence in one of the above forms, they must provide alternative supporting evidence of language skills Experience Essential 3.5 years experience after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice; including: make the care or your patient your first concern provide a good standard of practice and care take prompt action if you think that patient safety, dignity or comfort is being compromised protect and promote the health of patients and of the public treat patients as individuals and respect their dignity work in partnership with patients work with colleagues in the ways that best serve patients interests be honest and open and act with integrity never discriminate unfairly against patients or colleagues never abuse your patients trust in you or the publics trust in the profession. Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems Ability to prioritise clinical need Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient Ability to prioritise clinical need Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice Experience of active involvement in clinical quality improvement measures (clear description, outcomes and appropriate experience for level of application). This can include audit, guideline development, implementation of health policy, improved team working, leadership etc. Communication Skills: Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation Able to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate Problem Solving & Decision Making: Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach Empathy & Sensitivity: Capacity to take in others perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people Demonstrates respect for all Managing Others & Team Involvement: Able to work in multi-professional teams & supervise junior medical staff Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members for the benefit of patients through, for example, audit and quality improvement projects Capacity to work effectively with others Organisation & Planning: Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively Capacity to prioritise own workload & organise ward rounds Evidence of thoroughness (is well prepared, shows self discipline/ commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines) Vigilance & Situational Awareness: Capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues Coping with Pressure and managing uncertainty: Capacity to operate under pressure Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with changing circumstances Is able to deliver good clinical care in the face of uncertainty Values: Understands, respects and demonstrates the values of the NHS Constitution (e.g. everyone counts; improving lives; commitment to quality of care; respect and dignity; working together for patients; compassion) Desirable Experience in obstetrics and gynaecology at first on call grade Relevant experience in other specialties which would complement a post in Obstetrics and Gynaecology Formal academic achievement is not a prerequisite for application to this post, but relevant achievements will be considered as part of the overall assessment of an application Intercalated degree, BSc, BA, MSc involving time taken out from standard 5 year undergraduate medical curriculum MD or PhD (Note: will only be considered if awarded for defending a thesis. This equates to undertaking 2 to 3 years full time equivalent spent in research with minimal daytime clinical activity) Research and audit skills: Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements Teaching: Evidence of interest in, and experience of teaching Evidence of feedback for teaching Instructor status (or a recommendation for instructor status) in an advanced life support course (ALS, ATLS, EPLS, APLS) or equivalent course Management and leadership skills: Evidence of involvement in management commensurate with experience Demonstrates an understanding of NHS management and resources Evidence of effective multi-disciplinary team working and leadership, supported by multi- source feedback or other workplace-based assessments Evidence of effective leadership in and outside medicine. IT skills: Demonstrates information technology skills. Other: Evidence of achievement outside medicine Evidence of altruistic behaviour, e.g. voluntary work Evidence of organisational skills not necessarily in medicine, e.g. grant or bursary applications, organisation of a university club, sports section, Career Progression Essential Ability to provide complete details of employment history Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances Evidence that present achievement andperformance is commensurate with totality of their period of training Having been awarded an FPCC (or FACD 5.2) from a UK affiliated foundation programme within the 3.5 years preceding the advertised post start date 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Leeds Teaching Hospitals Address St. James's University Hospital Beckett Street Leeds LS9 7TF Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)