This post is based in our Obstetrics & Gynaecology Department. We are looking for an enthusiastic doctor who is either looking to develop their experience before applying for specialist training or looking for a trust grade post to continue their own personal development in this area. We are looking to recruit 1.0 WTE position to cover a vacancy for a fixed term of 6 months.
This post would be well suited to a doctor interested in gaining experience and training at the level of a second year foundation trainee in a friendly, energetic and ambitious hospital set in beautiful part of the South coast of England. The doctor would join a group of 6 FY2 and CST doctors working in Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
The post is based in Dorset County Hospital which is one of the top performing hospitals in England, with an excellent reputation for delivering high quality care. It is set in the market town of Dorchester in the picturesque county of Dorset on the southern coast of England.
Clinical duties include daily rounds of inpatients with the support of a Registrar, regular Consultant ward rounds and there will be opportunities to attend outpatient clinics and theatre sessions. The post holder will take appropriate responsibility for investigations and management of inpatients
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
As an employer we are keen to offer our employees the maximum opportunity to enhance their professional development. Although this is not an official training post, the experience of the successful applicant will be no different to their Foundation colleagues. As part of the job description we will offer:
•Education Supervision from a Consultant based in the specialty
•Dedicated time in the working week to spend in theatre gaining experience in and exposure to operative Obstetrics & Gynaecology
•Access to the Foundation E-Portfolio
•10 days Study Leave/annum
•£500 study leave budget
•Access to all teaching opportunities that come within the Foundation Programme at DCH
•Access to the same T&Cs written into the 2016 contract for Doctors in Training
Within the Divisions, each specialty/department is responsible for delivering high quality patient treatment and care within the resources allocated to it. Clinical Directors or Clinical Leads are assigned to individual specialties/departments, or groups thereof. All medical staff are expected to take an active part in the affairs of their specialty/department.
The successful candidate will be professionally accountable to the Divisional Director and managerially accountable to the Divisional Manager. Senior medical staff must participate in annual appraisals and job planning meetings, at which objectives are set and reviewed.
This advert closes on Tuesday 8 Apr 2025
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