Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a gynaecology fellowship based at University Hospital Dorset. The post is ideal for senior trainee or post CCT individuals who wish to train in or increase their exposure to more independent decision making. The post holder will work as a member of our team comprising of 24 consultants. They would take part in providing out of hours cover to our elective patients. There will also be opportunities to develop gynaecological skills such as outpatients hysteroscopy, colposcopy or gynaecological scanning. The post holder would be encouraged to partake in audit.
Main duties of the job
Day to day work would be based within the gynaecology team. An example of the expected job plan activity distribution is shown below.
1. Monday: Special interest session AM, Special interest session PM
2. Tuesday: Post op ward round AM, Gynaecology oncall PM
3. Wednesday: Gynaecology oncall AM, Flexi PM
4. Thursday: Post op ward round AM, Flexi PM
5. Friday: Flexi AM, Flexi PM
The post holder would contribute to the out of hours cover on the elective operating site. This would include nights and weekends at a frequency of approximately 1:4. It would be anticipated this work would be high frequency but low intensity.
Job responsibilities
The applicant should have at least 3 years experience working at registrar level. They should also be in possession of their MRCOG part 3. Excellent communication skills are essential as is the ability to work as a team. The successful applicants will be expected to contribute to the Departments governance programme, including participation in department meetings, safety initiatives and morbidity and mortality meetings. The successful candidates will be expected to fully engage with Appraisal as part of GMC Revalidation.
Departmental services
University Hospital Dorset is split across several sites but the applicants work would be based on the Royal Bournemouth Hospital site and the Poole Hospital site. The Obstetrics and Gynaecology department is made up of 20 consultants. There is a wide range of obstetric and gynaecological services offered including urogynaecology, cancer, colposcopy, early pregnancy, menopause, fetal and maternal medicine and pre-term birth.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
* Good communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
* Ability to prioritise workload & use initiative
* Ability to know own limitations & when to seek advice
* Meet the requirements of the GMC's Good Medical Practice
Desirable
* Computer/IT Research skills
* Teaching skills and educational
* Transformative leadership skills
Experience
Essential
* Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics equivalent to that required for a UK senior registrar (ST6 and above)
* Ability to offer acute Obstetric and Gynecology care teaching experience
Desirable
* Evidence of involvement in audit & research projects
* Evidence of involvement in risk management
* Quality Improvement projects
Interpersonal skills
Essential
* Approachable manner
* Flexible attitude
* Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary team
Qualifications
Essential
* GMC Registration with a license to practice
* MRCOG
Desirable
* Compliant with all Mandatory Training
Other
Essential
* Able to speak English as necessary for the role
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Poole Hospital/Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Poole
BH15 2JB
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