Job summary
We are looking for a locum SHO Doctor in Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Derriford Hospital Plymouth with an immediate start.
The successful applicant will join a team of F2 doctors and GPVTS doctors to provide a junior tier Obstetrics & Gynaecological rota.
Main duties of the job
- Supporting ward rounds with the week-on-service consultant.
- Care of ward based patients.
- Assessment of patients in Triage and on the Day assessment unit.
- Assessment of patients with Gynaecological problems in the Emergency Department
- Assisting in theatre as required.
- Communication with other health care professionals both within and outside the hospital.
- Participation in the department's academic, teaching, and clinical governance activities.
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You will participate in the departmental junior out-of-hours rota and will work both weekday and weekend duties.
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You will be resident in the hospital when providing out of hours duty. Working patterns are fully compliant with current European Working Time Directive and New Deal requirements.
About us
DEPARTMENTAL INFORMATION
WOMEN AND CHILDREN'S CARE GROUP
The Women's and Children's' health includes 5 separate service lines - Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Specialist Paediatrics, Integrated Paediatrics, Neonatology and Genitourinary Medicine.
The hospital provides services for a population of approximately 450,000 people, living in a wide geographic area within Devon and Cornwall, as well as Plymouth itself.
DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY
Obstetric and Gynaecological services are provided within the Maternity Unit at Derriford Hospital. A full range of medical and surgical services are available, and the department provides tertiary care for Urogynaecology, Gynaecological Oncology and Endometriosis. The successful candidate will work in the following clinical areas:
Job description
Job responsibilities
The working pattern is intended to work with the F1s and SHOs effectively rotating through 3 different teams: Gynae, Obstetrics and Cover, plus night shifts.
Cover weeks allow doctors to attend clinics and theatre. There is some requirement for ward work during these weeks, especially if there is sickness amongst junior staff, but other sessions allow opportunity for education. Leave may also be taken during these weeks. Working hours are normally 08.00 to 17.00 hrs. A rota is produced on a weekly basis, allocating each doctor to duties or educational sessions.
Nights:
At night there is one SHO on site. They are responsible for all areas along with the night consultant or fellow. Monday to Friday there will also be a registrar on site until 11pm, and from time to time there will be a ST2 on all night as well. Night shifts will be worked in stretches of 3 and 4 nights, with a total of 7 night shifts every 8 weeks.
Working hours are 19:30 to 08:30 hrs.
Weekends:
At weekends there is an F1 doctor, one SHO, a Registrar and one Consultant on call. Working hours are 08.00 to 20.00 hrs, and each SHO works one daytime weekend in every eight.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The working pattern is intended to work with the F1s and SHOs effectively rotating through 3 different teams: Gynae, Obstetrics and Cover, plus night shifts.
Cover weeks allow doctors to attend clinics and theatre. There is some requirement for ward work during these weeks, especially if there is sickness amongst junior staff, but other sessions allow opportunity for education. Leave may also be taken during these weeks. Working hours are normally 08.00 to 17.00 hrs. A rota is produced on a weekly basis, allocating each doctor to duties or educational sessions.
Nights:
At night there is one SHO on site. They are responsible for all areas along with the night consultant or fellow. Monday to Friday there will also be a registrar on site until 11pm, and from time to time there will be a ST2 on all night as well. Night shifts will be worked in stretches of 3 and 4 nights, with a total of 7 night shifts every 8 weeks.
Working hours are 19:30 to 08:30 hrs.
Weekends:
At weekends there is an F1 doctor, one SHO, a Registrar and one Consultant on call. Working hours are 08.00 to 20.00 hrs, and each SHO works one daytime weekend in every eight.
Person Specification
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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).
