University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Applications are invited for a senior clinical fellow ST3+ trust appointed post in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the Princess Anne Hospital in Southampton, commencing as soon as possible for 12 months with potential for extension as either a Portfolio pathway candidate or Specialty Doctor.
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust provides services to some 1.9 million people living in Southampton and south Hampshire, plus specialist services to more than 3.7 million people in central southern England, the Isle of Wight and the Channel Islands. UHS is one of the largest acute teaching trusts in England with a staff of 13,000 and a turnover of more than £1bn in 2020/21.
Princess Anne Hospital is part of University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust and functions both as a District General Hospital, with 5300 deliveries, providing low and high risk antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care. It is also a tertiary referral centre for the Wessex region.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
This post therefore provides opportunities to experience a diverse range of obstetric and gynaecological services in our busy tertiary unit. There is a three tier rota, with a Senior House Officer (F2, GPST1/2, ST1/2) first on-call and two resident registrars, at least one of whom will always be a senior (ST6/7 or post-CCT Fellow) or Consultant present at all times. Consultant obstetric presence on labour ward is now at 100+ hours and as such supervision is ideal for those at junior registrar level to build upon existing practical skills and decision making.
This post may be of particular interest to candidates wishing to gain further experience and work towards their Portfolio Pathway application in O&G. This post could be extended to allow the successful candidate to undertake SITM modules in their area of special interest. We are very pleased that previous holders of this post have gone onto successfully complete their CESR training, within the department, and are confident that we could support others in the same way. Educational supervision will be provided to help facilitate this and Portfolio pathway mentorship will be provided if appropriate. The trust would also consider supporting the successful candidate to pursue a specialty doctor post within the trust if this was their preference when a post becomes available.
What you’ll do
Weekly timetabled activities include outpatient clinics and theatres in addition to on call sessions and facilitate progression as per the RCOG speciality training curriculum. Supporting the education of junior trainees would be a key element of this role so applicants, with an interest and experience in this area, are of particular interest to the trust.
There is an active practice education department with regular educational sessions including PROMPT and monthly Maternity Quality, Education and Safety, Together (MQUEST) sessions. Participation in clinical governance activities is supported and expected. The department provides undergraduate training for medical students from the University of Southampton and in addition to informal teaching there are opportunities for participation in formal teaching sessions and student mentoring.
What we’re looking for
The ideal candidate will have completed their MRCOG qualification (or be in the process of achieving this) and have experience working as an ST3+ level O&G clinician in the UK.
Ability to transport independently between sites would be beneficial in order to attend off site clinical activity.
This post is for a full time position although applications for less than full time positions are welcome and will be supported. You will be working on the junior registrar tier of the rota with a view to move up to the senior tier once senior competencies and senior decision making skills can be demonstrated.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists).
Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.
Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular.
Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)
Basic Salary – MT04 £61,825 Basic Salary – MT05 £70,425
Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5;
• Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training
• Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS)
• A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee)
Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role.
Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible.
Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.
Interviews will be held on 4th February 2025 Job Reference; 188-MC30125
This vacancy closes on or before 24th January 2025
This advert closes on Friday 24 Jan 2025