Job summary
CLINICAL FELLOW IN HIGH RISK OBSTETRICS
Applications are invited for a Senior Clinical Fellow in High-Risk Obstetrics. This post is for a fixed term for the period of 1 year.
The post will be based at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, although you will be expected to work at any of the Trust's sites.
This post combines Obstetrics and Gynaecology and involves working on call (1:9). The duties cover the full clinical range of Obstetric & Gynaecology activities, but time will be allocated for protected sessions in beyond the Pregnancy Care, Premature Birth Prevention and Supportive Obstetrics SITMs curricula.
Applicants must have full GMC registration with a licence to practice.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties of the job
This post combines Obstetrics and Gynaecology and involves working on call (1:9). The duties cover the full clinical range of Obstetric & Gynaecology activities, but time will be allocated for protected sessions in beyond the Pregnancy Care, Premature Birth Prevention and Supportive Obstetrics SITMs curricula.
Applicants must have full GMC registration with a licence to practice.
The department is within one of the most dynamic university teaching hospitals in the country with excellent reputations in patient care and staff training/education. The directorate prides itself on its work environment and teamworking set within new facilities. Norfolk is a county with beautiful scenery, superb leisure facilities and excellent links to the rest of the country.
For informal enquiries please contact our Chief of Maternity Services, Mrs Beth Gibson on 01603 286286 ex 3975 or the RCOG college tutor, Miss Anna Haestier on 01603 286286 ex 2541
About us
The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of acute clinical services through the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (1,000 beds) and Cromer and District Hospital, including more specialist services such as oncology and radiotherapy, neonatology, orthopaedics, plastic surgery, ophthalmology, rheumatology, paediatric medicine and surgery.
Our staff of over 7,000 treat more than one million patients; people from Norfolk, neighbouring counties and further afield. Our patients are referred to us by around 100 local GP practices but also from other acute hospitals and primary care trusts around the country.
As a university teaching hospital, we have developed our research and development strategy in partnership with the University of East Anglia.
We also work closely with our partners on the Norwich Research Park and Norwich Radiology Academy to take forward our ambitious targets for research and development.
Our vision is to 'provide every patient with the care we want for those we love the most', Our PRIDE values support our vision and guide the behaviour of everything we do.
We wish to recruit people who share our values and want to be part of our vision to provide every patient with the care we want for those we love the most
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job Description link for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job Description link for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification
- MB BS or equivalent
- PLAB or equivalent
Desirable
- Post-graduate degree (MD, PhD)
Clinical training and experience
Essential
- O & G experience in a Registrar post for at least 3 years
Desirable
- UK experience in Registrar level
Ability
Essential
- Exhibits and has references acknowledging ability and skills commensurate with experience stated above and with career goals, and should include skills in dealing with specific situations (e.g. handling Obstetric emergencies appropriately, counselling and treating upset patients and their relatives). References must demonstrate training progress.
- Communication skills - to be clear, fluent and articulate in communication in English.
Desirable
- Basic RCOG Log Book and Personal Development File available for inspection.
Knowledge
Essential
- Exhibits and has references confirming progressive acquisition of knowledge specific to career goals. Understands the importance of risk management, the audit cycle, and continuing education.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Is willing, able and has the skill to collate and record information and communicate in writing with other professionals. Exhibits good time management and diligence, i.e. answers bleep and arrives for duties promptly, helps colleagues
Desirable
Relationships
Essential
- Able to work effectively with colleagues and members of the health team. Must be able to work as part of a team. Able to form a caring and communicative relationship with the patient.
Other (Research & Publications, Teaching, Presentations, Audit, IT Skills)
Essential
- Is able to work without direct supervision, but also clearly knows when it is appropriate to seek help.
Desirable
- Research presentations and publications in peer-reviewed journals
Other (Health clearance Hepatitis B General Fitness)
Essential
- Satisfactory pre-employment health screening and clearance of Hepatitis B status.
- Police Clearance
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification
- MB BS or equivalent
- PLAB or equivalent
Desirable
- Post-graduate degree (MD, PhD)
Clinical training and experience
Essential
- O & G experience in a Registrar post for at least 3 years
Desirable
- UK experience in Registrar level
Ability
Essential
- Exhibits and has references acknowledging ability and skills commensurate with experience stated above and with career goals, and should include skills in dealing with specific situations (e.g. handling Obstetric emergencies appropriately, counselling and treating upset patients and their relatives). References must demonstrate training progress.
- Communication skills - to be clear, fluent and articulate in communication in English.
Desirable
- Basic RCOG Log Book and Personal Development File available for inspection.
Knowledge
Essential
- Exhibits and has references confirming progressive acquisition of knowledge specific to career goals. Understands the importance of risk management, the audit cycle, and continuing education.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Is willing, able and has the skill to collate and record information and communicate in writing with other professionals. Exhibits good time management and diligence, i.e. answers bleep and arrives for duties promptly, helps colleagues
Desirable
Relationships
Essential
- Able to work effectively with colleagues and members of the health team. Must be able to work as part of a team. Able to form a caring and communicative relationship with the patient.
Other (Research & Publications, Teaching, Presentations, Audit, IT Skills)
Essential
- Is able to work without direct supervision, but also clearly knows when it is appropriate to seek help.
Desirable
- Research presentations and publications in peer-reviewed journals
Other (Health clearance Hepatitis B General Fitness)
Essential
- Satisfactory pre-employment health screening and clearance of Hepatitis B status.
- Police Clearance
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).
