Job summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen to become part of the Obstetric Bleeding Study UK (OBS UK) research and improvement team. The post will commence in February 2024 and will end in April 2026, with the study due to finish in 2027. The post is for a period of 27 months.
The Obstetric Bleeding Study UK (OBS UK) is an NIHR-funded study investigatingPost-Partum Haemorrhage (PPH). Starting in February 2024, the study will implement a PPH care bundle (based on the OBS Cymru care bundle) as a quality improvement programme in 36 UK-based maternity units. The study is sponsored by Cardiff University, with support from the Cardiff Trials Unit. Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust is the lead English NHS Trust.
The successful candidate will work in Obstetrics and Gynaecology based at the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH), Telford for the on-call element of the role but with responsibilities across both hospitals' sites during normal working hours. The job will be 50% clinical and 50% research with full on call commitments.
Main duties of the job
Clinical and Academic duties will include:
- To take part in the Tier 2 on call rota.
- Duties include antenatal clinics, gynaecology outpatient clinics and theatre activities as agreed with the department.
- To provide support to junior trainees and medical students and actively contribute to training and continuity of service.
- To have excellent team-working skills with the abilities and professional attitude to work well in a multi-professional team.
- To deliver clinical and quality targets agreed both nationally and locally with clinical teams and commissioners.
- To follow patients throughout their clinical pathways.
- To work on agreed research projects within the department and meet agreed academic targets.
- To collaborate with academic partners to write up and submit research grant applications.
- To disseminate research findings by presenting at local, national and international conferences.
- To write up research findings and submit to peer reviewed journals.
- If undertaking an MD, meet the academic targets as set by the academic supervisors
About us
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is the main provider of acute hospital services for around half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales.
Encompassing some of the most picturesque parts of England and Wales, the Trust's catchment stretches from the Cambrian Mountains in the west, to Newport and the fringes of the Black Country in the east. The main towns include: Bridgnorth, Ludlow, Market Drayton, Oswestry, Shrewsbury and Whitchurch (in Shropshire); Newport, Telford and Wellington (in Telford & Wrekin); and Newtown and Welshpool (in Powys) - all beautiful and unique.
Our main service locations are the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) in Shrewsbury which are located 20 minutes' drive apart. Together they provide 99% of our activity. Both hospitals provide a wide range of acute hospital services including accident & emergency, outpatients, diagnostics, inpatient medical care and critical care.
We also provide services such as consultant-led outreach clinics at the Wrekin Community Clinic, Telford, the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, Gobowen and the Bridgnorth, Ludlow and Whitchurch Community Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will be expected to contribute to the tier 2 full-shift rota. The rota is compliant with the terms and conditions of the 2016 Junior Doctor Contract and WTR and has been carefully designed to maximise training opportunities for doctors whilst maintaining a safe and efficient service, with an even spread of long days and nights. The post holders timetable will be individualised. There will be an overall balance of 50% research activity and 50% clinical activity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will be expected to contribute to the tier 2 full-shift rota. The rota is compliant with the terms and conditions of the 2016 Junior Doctor Contract and WTR and has been carefully designed to maximise training opportunities for doctors whilst maintaining a safe and efficient service, with an even spread of long days and nights. The post holders timetable will be individualised. There will be an overall balance of 50% research activity and 50% clinical activity.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCOG part 1
Desirable
- MROG Part 2
- MRCOG Part 3
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
Entry Criteria
Essential
- Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- Completed at least three years' full-time postgraduate training in a specialty training programme in Obstetrics and Gynaecology or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty or have equivalent experience and competencies (Obstetrics and Gynaecology)
- A minimum of 12 months experience working at Tier 2 (ST3+) level.
- Developing training competencies towards independent practice in all RCOG core training modules (or equivalent)
- Appropriate knowledge of Obstetrics & Gynaecology (ST4+ level) with evidence of continuing medical education relevant to the post
- Previous research experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCOG part 1
Desirable
- MROG Part 2
- MRCOG Part 3
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
Entry Criteria
Essential
- Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- Completed at least three years' full-time postgraduate training in a specialty training programme in Obstetrics and Gynaecology or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty or have equivalent experience and competencies (Obstetrics and Gynaecology)
- A minimum of 12 months experience working at Tier 2 (ST3+) level.
- Developing training competencies towards independent practice in all RCOG core training modules (or equivalent)
- Appropriate knowledge of Obstetrics & Gynaecology (ST4+ level) with evidence of continuing medical education relevant to the post
- Previous research experience
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).
