Job summary
Barts Health - Education Academy Fellow - Obstetrics and GynaecologyOne post based at Whipps Cross Hospital - 12 months
Barts Health Simulation Service has four dedicated Simulation and Essential Clinical Skills Centres based at Newham University Hospital, Whipps Cross University Hospital, St Bartholomew's and the Royal London. Each of these centres has a proud history of being innovative and award winning. These departments are teaching areas with fully equipped simulation and clinical skills teaching and Haptic Clinical Skills facilities.
The successful post holder for this post will be involved primarily with developing educational opportunities for Obstetrics and Gynaecology through a wide range of teaching modalities including simulation based training, clinical skills, lectures, teaching clinics and bedside teaching.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for Obstetrics and Gynaecology trainees with NHS experience (ST5 and above) with an interest in Medical Education, and Simulation. The post would be based at the Whipps Cross site which is part of Barts NHS Trust.The post will have opportunities to be involved in other teaching programmes including undergraduate medical trainees, Foundation Trainees, and interdisciplinary simulation training.
The post holder will have the opportunity to work across sites with other education fellows. All fellows joining our team will be invited to join our Education Forum where fellows have access to a structured development programme. All our fellows are encouraged to undertake a PG Cert in Education. For those who already have this there will be an opportunity to undertake ILM3 (Leadership & Management Course). Funding will be available towards supporting this.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The contract is 12month, fixed-term starting October 2025 and is 40:60 teaching and service delivery. 40 % of the time will be dedicated to Education Delivery. 60% of the time will be undertaken within the chosen Clinical Speciality. This is a 40 hour week contract with banding to a maximum of 1B. You will be expected to have at least five years of accredited basic general obstetrics and gynaecology training to the level of ST5 or equivalent. Desired candidates should have Full MRCOG membership and work as a senior registrar in the clinical elements of the job.This would typically suit anyone wishing to undertake further training in a medical specialty and education prior to or as part of an Out of Programme Experience (OOPE) from their Specialist Registrar training programme, or a Post CCT/ CESR doctor looking to develop their CV ahead of applying for consultant jobs. Successful candidates must have experience working in the NHS. For the latter prior agreement must be sought with the relevant Specialty Training Committee (STC) and Deanery. GMC and UK NHS clinical experience are essential criteria for this roleThe post will have opportunities to be involved in other teaching programmes including undergraduate medical trainees, Foundation Trainees, and interdisciplinary simulation training.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The contract is 12month, fixed-term starting October 2025 and is 40:60 teaching and service delivery. 40 % of the time will be dedicated to Education Delivery. 60% of the time will be undertaken within the chosen Clinical Speciality. This is a 40 hour week contract with banding to a maximum of 1B. You will be expected to have at least five years of accredited basic general obstetrics and gynaecology training to the level of ST5 or equivalent. Desired candidates should have Full MRCOG membership and work as a senior registrar in the clinical elements of the job.This would typically suit anyone wishing to undertake further training in a medical specialty and education prior to or as part of an Out of Programme Experience (OOPE) from their Specialist Registrar training programme, or a Post CCT/ CESR doctor looking to develop their CV ahead of applying for consultant jobs. Successful candidates must have experience working in the NHS. For the latter prior agreement must be sought with the relevant Specialty Training Committee (STC) and Deanery. GMC and UK NHS clinical experience are essential criteria for this roleThe post will have opportunities to be involved in other teaching programmes including undergraduate medical trainees, Foundation Trainees, and interdisciplinary simulation training.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- oEvidence of expert clinical skills & ability to work outside traditional boundaries
- oHigher Speciality Training clinical experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology to ST5 level or above
- oAbility to independently manage labour ward emergencies
- oNHS clinical experience
Desirable
- oPrevious experience in delivering education, ideally in an inter-professional setting
- oExperience of involvement in research/written papers/public presentation
Knowledge
Essential
- oBasic knowledge of educational theory
- oGood knowledge of Obstetric and Gynaecological conditions and emergency management on Labour ward
- oComputer literacy: word, excel, power point
Skills
Essential
- oExcellent communication & negotiation skills
- oGood spoken & written English
- oGood organisational & time management skills
- oAbility to use initiative & judgement
- oDemonstrates leadership qualities
- oDemonstrates self-motivation & ability to motivate others
- oDemonstrates attention to detail
- oAbility to problem solve
Other
Essential
- oAbility to interact well with all members of multi-professional team with diplomacy, persuasion & tact
- oAbility to manage & develop a multi-professional team
- oEvidence of expert clinical skills & ability to work outside traditional boundaries
- oGood understanding of: -Equal opportunities -Health & Safety -Data Protection -Ability to work under pressure
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- oEvidence of expert clinical skills & ability to work outside traditional boundaries
- oHigher Speciality Training clinical experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology to ST5 level or above
- oAbility to independently manage labour ward emergencies
- oNHS clinical experience
Desirable
- oPrevious experience in delivering education, ideally in an inter-professional setting
- oExperience of involvement in research/written papers/public presentation
Knowledge
Essential
- oBasic knowledge of educational theory
- oGood knowledge of Obstetric and Gynaecological conditions and emergency management on Labour ward
- oComputer literacy: word, excel, power point
Skills
Essential
- oExcellent communication & negotiation skills
- oGood spoken & written English
- oGood organisational & time management skills
- oAbility to use initiative & judgement
- oDemonstrates leadership qualities
- oDemonstrates self-motivation & ability to motivate others
- oDemonstrates attention to detail
- oAbility to problem solve
Other
Essential
- oAbility to interact well with all members of multi-professional team with diplomacy, persuasion & tact
- oAbility to manage & develop a multi-professional team
- oEvidence of expert clinical skills & ability to work outside traditional boundaries
- oGood understanding of: -Equal opportunities -Health & Safety -Data Protection -Ability to work under pressure
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).
