Job summary
It is anticipated that this will be a fixed-term appointment for 12 months to extend the post, dependent on success.
The post-holder must have,or have by the time of appointment, the MRCOG Part 2 qualification with interests, clinical skills and knowledge in high-risk obstetrics and acute gynaecology and be an O&G doctor or (ST3-4 or equivalent) with interests, clinical skills and knowledge in high-risk obstetrics and acute gynaecology.
The primary clinical work area will be ambulatory obstetrics - high-risk maternity triage and the antenatal ward setting. This includes managing maternal medicine patients through the maternal medicine network including an opportunity to develop ultrasound skill in the fetal medicine unit.
There will be an opportunity for the post holder to maintain and develop their acute gynaecology skills to serve as evidence for portfolio development.
For informal enquiries, please email;
M Kaler Mandeep.kaler@nhs.net
S Pereria Susana.Pereira@nhs.net
Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment
Main duties of the job
General Duties of the Post Holder
It is intended that the post holder will contribute to general obstetrics and gynaecology duties. The post holder is expected to be competent in obstetrics and gynaecology and able to work in a busy tertiary unit.
Teaching & training
The post holders will be expected to contribute to the teaching of junior medical staff and take an active role within the training programme for trainees in obstetrics and gynaecology. We are proud of our teaching - delivering at least daily training to our junior and middle-grade doctors on technical and non-technical skills.
The post-holder will begin on the senior register rota at 1:10 on calls. This is a 3-tier rota; there are 2 SHOs on call, a Junior registrar and a Senior registrar. The onsite obstetric consultant covers at The Royal London Hospital from 08:00-2200.
There is a separate Gynaecology Consultant on call who is onsite from 08:00 -1700 and off-site from 17:00-08:00
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
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
Leadership
We seek dynamic individuals with the drive and enthusiasm to achieve service development and transformation as we strive to provide outstanding, cutting-edge care to all women. We commit to providing personalised, safe, positive experiences for all women who use our services. The successful post-holders will be expected to contribute clinically and operationally to this.
Other Matters
The list of duties above needs to be completed, and the post-holders may be asked to adjust responsibilities as required by the clinical director. It should be recognised that the job description reflects the core activity of the post at a particular time and that as the department and the individual develop, there will inevitably be changes in the emphasis and duties of the post. If changes to a job become significant, the clinical director, the general manager and the post holder should review the job description formally together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Leadership
We seek dynamic individuals with the drive and enthusiasm to achieve service development and transformation as we strive to provide outstanding, cutting-edge care to all women. We commit to providing personalised, safe, positive experiences for all women who use our services. The successful post-holders will be expected to contribute clinically and operationally to this.
Other Matters
The list of duties above needs to be completed, and the post-holders may be asked to adjust responsibilities as required by the clinical director. It should be recognised that the job description reflects the core activity of the post at a particular time and that as the department and the individual develop, there will inevitably be changes in the emphasis and duties of the post. If changes to a job become significant, the clinical director, the general manager and the post holder should review the job description formally together.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCOG Part 1
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- O&G doctor working on a junior registrar rota in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- >12 months of NHS experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Ability to take responsibility for clinical care of patients in a busy tertiary unit.
Desirable
- Up to date RCOG portfolio or equivalent
- Log of experience or procedure
- Obstetric scanning Skills and accreditations
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit and quality improvement
- Experience of teaching
- A track record in Quality improvement
- Experience in Clinical Audit
Desirable
- Formal training in quality and improvement methodology
- Peer Reviewed publications
Personal
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills and a caring attitude to patients
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- An awareness of their own strengths and weaknesses.
- Good organisational skills
- A clear vision of safe maternity culture
- Commitment to delivering outstanding personalised care ensuring all women have safe positive experiences.
- Outstanding multidisciplinary teamwork
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCOG Part 1
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- O&G doctor working on a junior registrar rota in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- >12 months of NHS experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Ability to take responsibility for clinical care of patients in a busy tertiary unit.
Desirable
- Up to date RCOG portfolio or equivalent
- Log of experience or procedure
- Obstetric scanning Skills and accreditations
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit and quality improvement
- Experience of teaching
- A track record in Quality improvement
- Experience in Clinical Audit
Desirable
- Formal training in quality and improvement methodology
- Peer Reviewed publications
Personal
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills and a caring attitude to patients
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- An awareness of their own strengths and weaknesses.
- Good organisational skills
- A clear vision of safe maternity culture
- Commitment to delivering outstanding personalised care ensuring all women have safe positive experiences.
- Outstanding multidisciplinary teamwork
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).
