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
Job plan
Day to day work would be based within the gynaecology team. An example of the expected job plan activity distribution is shown below.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
AM
Special interest session
Post op ward round
Gynaecology oncall
Post op ward round
Flexi
PM
Special interest session
Gynaecology oncall
Flexi
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.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
There is a planned move for this servicewhen this role and base of work will relocate .Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance / reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the postholder's home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this, will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Requirements
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.
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Requirements
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.
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
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
- oMeet 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
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
- oMeet 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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
