Sub-Specialty Trainee in Maternal & Fetal Medicine
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Applications are invited for the appointment for sub-specialty training in Maternal Fetal Medicine at the internationally renowned department at the Birmingham Women's Hospital, part of the Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust.
The successful applicant will join the Maternal Fetal Medicine team and will be part of the tertiary referral service. This post is recognised for subspecialty training by the RCOG/GMC and the European Association of Perinatal Medicine/European Board and College of Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
Candidates that fulfil essential requirements that are post-CST may also apply for this post.
Candidates would ideally hold MRCOG and be in possession of a RCOG/Deanery Training Number (NTN/VTN)(or equivalent for Europe).
Full registration with the GMC is essential and fluency in English is essential.
Main duties of the job
The programme follows a 'hybrid' model of training and is divided into four six-month modules which forms the 'spine' of training against general training in MFM.
The applicant should have entered ST5 year prior to entering the post. Although no mandatory scan training is required for entry to the post, it is desirable that trainees are independent to perform Ultrasound of fetal growth and anatomy, including experience in multiple pregnancy and early and mid-trimester scanning.
To gain most from the maternal and fetal aspects of the training, it is desirable that trainees have completed as much of the core curriculum as possible; although allowances and flexible training arrangements may be made for exceptional candidates.
Even if the successful candidate has 'research exemption', all SST are expected to participate in clinical research projects facilitated through the University of Birmingham and Birmingham Women's Foundation Trust R & D Department.
At times during the training, there will be periods when the trainee is "off service". The presence of three sub-specialty trainees enables cross cover. There will be no routine gynaecological experience during the time on the programme, other than providing emergency gynaecological cover, or in exceptional circumstances where core competencies in gynaecology are required to be met.
There will be regular on-call commitments to the obstetric service.
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children, and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity, and neonatal care.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity, and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion, or sexual orientation.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Clinical Experience
* Must hold NTN (>ST5) and by the time the candidates take up the post must be ST5 experience
* Full GMC Registration
* Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
* Evidence of training and ability to practice Obstetric Ultrasound at an independent level
* Clinical experience in Maternal & Fetal Medicine.
* MD/PhD (advisable) in an affiliated area of MFM (which allows research exemption)
* RCOG Research APM (which allows research exemption)
* Track record and interest in research and progress in Obstetrics and MFM. Must have objective evidence of this
* Core curriculum and core gynaecology CIPs complete
Language Skills
* Excellent written and spoken English skills
* Has understanding of the importance of communication within a clinical setting
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.
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