Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist in Fertility and Gynaecology to join a friendly and dynamic team based at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital.
This is a busy DGH with around 4500 deliveries a year in the beautiful county of Shropshire. You will support the running of the Fertility Unit at a senior level, and undertake oocyte retrieval, embryo transfer and surgical sperm retrieval. You will also run gynaecology clinics and outpatient hysteroscopy sessions independently, and assist in gynaecology theatres. This is a great opportunity to gain senior experience in the field of O&G in this consultant led and delivered service.
Contribution to an out of hours on call rota for the IVF unit (1 in 4 weekends) is core to this role.
Main duties of the job
Clinicalo Day to day running of the Fertility Unito Gynaecology theatre sessions with a consultanto Independent gynaecology and outpatient hysteroscopy clinicso Participation in the department teaching, audit, and educational activitieso Dedicated CPD/SPA time to focus on your ATSM or CESR application if appropriateo To enhance clinical skills, especially in the assessment and management of acutely ill patients.o To have excellent team-working skills with the abilities and professional attitude to work well in a multi-professional team.o To deliver clinical and quality targets agreed both nationally and locally with clinical teams and commissioners.o To follow patients throughout their clinical pathways.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will be expected to contribute to the 1 in 4 Fertility on call rota which is a job planned activity. There will be approximately 60 flexible sessions in this post which will be used to cover annual leave for colleagues and well as other vacant clinical sessions at the direction of the clinical lead for Fertility or the Gynaecology CD. The overall post will be 10PAs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will be expected to contribute to the 1 in 4 Fertility on call rota which is a job planned activity. There will be approximately 60 flexible sessions in this post which will be used to cover annual leave for colleagues and well as other vacant clinical sessions at the direction of the clinical lead for Fertility or the Gynaecology CD. The overall post will be 10PAs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCOG or equivalent
- ILS
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist register, or be within 6 months of CCT/CESR
- At least 3 years' experience of assisted conception (including oocyte retrieval, embryo transfer and surgical sperm retrieval)
Desirable
- ATSM in Hysteroscopy, or equivalent experience
- ATSM in Subfertility, or equivalent experience
Entry
Essential
- Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- A minimum of 12 months NHS experience working at Tier 3 level
- Commitment to continuing professional development
- Advanced knowledge of Gynaecology and Subfertility with evidence of continuing medical education relevant to the post
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCOG or equivalent
- ILS
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist register, or be within 6 months of CCT/CESR
- At least 3 years' experience of assisted conception (including oocyte retrieval, embryo transfer and surgical sperm retrieval)
Desirable
- ATSM in Hysteroscopy, or equivalent experience
- ATSM in Subfertility, or equivalent experience
Entry
Essential
- Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- A minimum of 12 months NHS experience working at Tier 3 level
- Commitment to continuing professional development
- Advanced knowledge of Gynaecology and Subfertility with evidence of continuing medical education relevant to the post
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).
