Senior Clinical Fellow Simulation for Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The department is seeking to appoint a 12 month fixed term Clinical Fellow Simulation for Obstetrics and Gynaecology, ST4+ equivalent. These posts are to commence in September 2024 and will be for a period of one year. We are a busy large unit offering all RCOG ATSMs, advanced level laparoscopy, tertiary level urogynaecology, fertility and endometriosis.

Hours of work are full time with 60% clinical commitment to Obstetrics & Gynaecology with on call commitments on the ST6-7 rota. The expected duties will be appropriate to the grade, including clinics, operating sessions and ward rounds; with special interest sessions if the rota permits. A delivery suite duty is 2nd or 3rd on-call, depending on experience and rota availability. The Trust provides 108 hours of consultant presence on Delivery Suite, hence there is ample opportunity for direct supervision and training on Delivery Suite.

Main duties of the job

This Job Outline highlights the main areas of responsibility for the post and is not exhaustive. It is expected that in line with the development of the Trust, additional responsibilities that are commensurate to the role will be added to this role outline to reflect the changing environment of the Trust as an NHS organisation.

The appointee will work in conjunction with other junior medical staff contributing to the obstetrics and gynaecology services. The Trust employs 7 ST1-2s and 7 VTS ST 1-2s, all of which contribute equally to the ST 1-2 tier of the rota at 1:14. The middle grade rota operates on a 2 tier system of ST 3-5 (1:10 rota, band 1b) and ST 6-7 (1:10 rota, band 1b).

The expected duties will be appropriate to the grade and under direct supervision of the consultant responsible including clinics, operating sessions and ward rounds. The daily commitment will vary according to team/consultant responsibilities. A delivery suite duty is 2nd or 3rd on-call, depending on experience and rota availability. The Trust provides 108 hours of consultant presence on Delivery Suite, hence there is ample opportunity for direct supervision and training on Delivery Suite.

An active role in teaching is encouraged. Clinical administration, including review of results, discharge letters etc, and shared responsibility for in-patient care will be expected.

About us

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.

Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.

Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.

Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.

Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Date posted

21 March 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£55,329 a year Per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

284-24-6143860-DPBW

Job locations

Birmingham Women's Hospital

Mindlesohn Way

Birmingham

B15 2TG

Job description

Job responsibilities

Full description of the role and the personal specification can be found in the attached Job description and personal specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Full description of the role and the personal specification can be found in the attached Job description and personal specification.

Person Specification

Essential and desirable

Essential

Full GMC registration
Qualified to undertake on-call work on the ST3-7 Tier in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Ability to offer clinical opinion / treatment on range of problems both emergency and elective within the specialty
Ability to take responsibility for clinical care of patients
MRCOG Part 2

Desirable

Qualified to undertake on-call work on the ST3-7 Tier
Up to date in emergency obstetric & Gynaecology procedures
MRCOG Part 3
Experience in achieving quality standards
Experience of supervising junior medical staff
Demonstrate skills in Audit and Clinical Governance activities

Person Specification

Essential and desirable

Essential

Full GMC registration
Qualified to undertake on-call work on the ST3-7 Tier in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Ability to offer clinical opinion / treatment on range of problems both emergency and elective within the specialty
Ability to take responsibility for clinical care of patients
MRCOG Part 2

Desirable

Qualified to undertake on-call work on the ST3-7 Tier
Up to date in emergency obstetric & Gynaecology procedures
MRCOG Part 3
Experience in achieving quality standards
Experience of supervising junior medical staff
Demonstrate skills in Audit and Clinical Governance activities

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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