Job summary
Applications are invited for the above post which offers subspecialist training in Maternal and Fetal Medicine. The clinical training is for a fixed period of 2 years and is based at the Royal London Hospital, with rotations across the other two maternity hospitals (Whipps Cross University Hospitals and Newham University Hospital) within Barts Health NHS Trust.
Main duties of the job
Applicants must currently be in a specialty training post, hold a National Training Number (NTN), and have completed 5 years in a Specialty Training programme. They should possess the MRCOG or equivalent. Applicants for a two-year training programme should have completed at least one year of relevant research training that has led either to a higher degree (MD/PhD) or several significant peer reviewed publications as stipulated by the RCOG sub-speciality committee. There is the opportunity for suitable applicants who currently do not have the necessary research experience to undergo a three-year training programme including academic research.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Details of the job plan and full Job Description and Person Specification are included in the application pack.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Details of the job plan and full Job Description and Person Specification are included in the application pack.
Person Specification
Requirements for the Post
Essential
- -Hold a UK National Training Number (NTN) or equivalent with successful completion of clinical training to ST5 level, confirmed by RITA C or ARCP outcome 1 or equivalent; and passed part 3 MRCOG
- -Hold a UK CCT or CESR who is formally entered on the UK Specialist Register in Obstetrics and Gynaecology or in possession of a CCT or CESR that will, in due course, entitle the applicant to enter the specialist register. Formal entry to the programme can only be confirmed once formally entered on the UK Specialist Register.
- The candidate must have sufficient skills in intermediate obstetric ultrasound and have either a Diploma in Obstetric Ultrasound or have completed the RCOG Intermediate Obstetric Ultrasound module
- The candidate must have fulfilled the research requirements as outlined on the RCOG website and will preferably have obtained a higher degree in a related topic.
- The Fetal Medicine service is looking to strengthen its academic potential and hopes this will be an area of genuine interest of the candidate.
Person Specification
Requirements for the Post
Essential
- -Hold a UK National Training Number (NTN) or equivalent with successful completion of clinical training to ST5 level, confirmed by RITA C or ARCP outcome 1 or equivalent; and passed part 3 MRCOG
- -Hold a UK CCT or CESR who is formally entered on the UK Specialist Register in Obstetrics and Gynaecology or in possession of a CCT or CESR that will, in due course, entitle the applicant to enter the specialist register. Formal entry to the programme can only be confirmed once formally entered on the UK Specialist Register.
- The candidate must have sufficient skills in intermediate obstetric ultrasound and have either a Diploma in Obstetric Ultrasound or have completed the RCOG Intermediate Obstetric Ultrasound module
- The candidate must have fulfilled the research requirements as outlined on the RCOG website and will preferably have obtained a higher degree in a related topic.
- The Fetal Medicine service is looking to strengthen its academic potential and hopes this will be an area of genuine interest of the candidate.
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).
