The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Clinical Research Fellow in Obstetric Anaesthesia (ST4+ Equivalent)

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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 2025 and will end in April 2026, with the study due to finish in 2027. Interviews will be held on 16th August 2024.

The Obstetric Bleeding Study UK (OBS UK) is an NIHR-funded study investigating Post-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 post holder will help deliver the anaesthetic implementation of the project, liaising with maternity unitsacross the UK to support and deliver sustainable changes in PPH care. They will be supported by the UK-widemulti-professional research team, including Dr Sarah Bell (Chief Investigator and Consultant Anaesthetist,University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff), Professor Rachel Collis (Consultant Anaesthetist, University Hospital ofWales, Cardiff) and Mr William Parry-Smith (Consultant Obstetrician, Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust).

Main duties of the job

Undertake elective and emergency maternity theatre sessions, labour analgesia, follow ups and high-risk obstetric clinics

To participate in the multidisciplinary labour ward rounds

To grow in clinical independence in all aspects of obstetric care

To provide support to the novice trainees and medical students and actively contribute to training and continuity of service

o Undertake theatre sessions in other subspecialties, special interests can be accommodated

o To have excellent team-working skills with the abilities and professional attitude to work well in a multi-professional team.

o The post holder will also contribute to service development. This may involve contributing to Ockenden recommendations, QIPs, audit projects, guideline updates or teaching and training.

o To deliver clinical and quality targets agreed both nationally and locally with clinical teams and commissioners.

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.

Date posted

07 August 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£55,329 to £63,152 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-MJ53ABC

Job locations

The Princess Royal Hospital

Apley Castle

Telford

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Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will be expected to contribute to the tier 2 full-shift obstetric anaesthesia 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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Desirable

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 Anaesthetics or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty or have equivalent experience and competencies
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 Anaesthetics (ST4+ level) with evidence of continuing medical education relevant to the post
Previous research experience

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Desirable

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 Anaesthetics or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty or have equivalent experience and competencies
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 Anaesthetics (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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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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

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Royal Hospital

Apley Castle

Telford

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Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Royal Hospital

Apley Castle

Telford

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Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)