Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Post CCT Special Interest Fellow. This post is available for a period of 12 months initially with the option to extend by mutual agreement.
This post provides a great opportunity for CCT holders to continue their professional development in one of the biggest and busiest trusts in the country, prior to applying for consultant posts. Successful candidates will be given the opportunity for further training in a particular area of interest. Advanced Skills Training Modules (ASTMs) are available in Fetal Medicine, Maternal Medicine, Labour Ward, Advanced Antenatal Practice, Oncology, Colposcopy, Vulval Diseases, Urogynaecology & Vaginal Surgery and Medical Education.
This job benefits from the close relationship between NUH NHS Trust and Nottingham University.
Main duties of the job
The candidate will participate in our tier 3 resident out of hours rota and a variety of clinical duties. Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details.
The post will involve working on both the Nottingham City Campus and Queen's Medical Centre Campus and there is a resident on call rota.
Applicants should have MRCOG and be CCT holders.
About us
The Maternity and Gynaecology department includes all hospital and community based obstetrics, gynaecology and midwifery services.
44 consultants contribute to our obstetrics and gynaecology service, of which 18 are obstetric consultants, 18 gynaecologists, and 8 combined obstetrician and gynaecologists. The hospital based services are split between the City hospital and Queen's Medical Centre sites. Both have a labour suite which is associated with a level 3 Neonatal Unit, dedicatedobstetric anaesthetic service, and inpatient and outpatient obstetric services.
There is a 3 tier junior doctor 24 hour presence. Our fetal medicine centre accepts regional referrals, and is delivered across the two sites. There is a dedicated maternal medicine service, with multi-professional clinics including obstetric haematology, renal, and medical. There is a strongresearch presence in the department, with Nottingham contributing to, and leading, national and international clinical trials.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be working in all areas of obstetrics and gynaecology including general ANC, general gynaecology clinics, labour ward, assessment areas and theatres. This will be mostly at senior registrar level but you will also be covering some sessions at consultant will be encouraged to consolidate and further develop skills in your area of special interest. ATSMs are available in the areas of fetal medicine, maternal medicine, labour ward, advanced antenatal practice, oncology, colposcopy, vulval disease, urogynaecology & vaginal surgery, benign abdominal surgery, & medical education.
This needs prior discussion with the Head of Services, RCOG College Tutors and ATSM director of the region before registering with call duties will be at senior registrar level/Tier 3 (1 in 9). There are 2 tiers of registrars out of hours. It is a requirement for this post that you participate in the out of hours resident rota.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Certificate of Completion of Training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
2. Membership of the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
3. On the GMC Specialist register with a full licence to practice
Desirable
4. Advanced Labour ward practice ATSM
5. Distinction, prizes or honours during postgraduate training period
Other
Essential
6. Ability to participate in resident out of hours rota
7. oMotivated and able to work unsupervised as well as within a small team under appropriate guidance
8. oEvidence of understanding of the importance of team work & ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
Behaviours
Essential
9. Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Experience
Essential
10. At least 7 years experience as a doctor in O&G
11. Clear structure to training path and commitment to a career in O&G
12. Commitment to clinical excellence
Desirable
13. UK experience in working in O&G
Teaching
Essential
14. Shows evidence of having taught medical students and junior doctors in a hospital setting
Desirable
15. Evidence of having provided teaching to multi-disciplinary groups
16. Has presented at local, regional or national meetings
17. Completed a 'training the trainers' or 'teaching skills' course
Communication skills
Essential
18. Excellent communications skills, written and oral.
19. Excellent problem solving skills using team when appropriate
20. oAble to present and receive complex information within the multi professional team
Desirable
21. oParticipation in a clinically-based and/or educational research project with involvement at key stages (design, data collection, analysis, preparation of abstracts and final paper)
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
22. Ability to prioritise own workload and maintain consistent standards
23. Demonstrates strong organisational skills and abilities