Job summary
Post
CCT Fellow in Reproductive Medicine Leeds Centre for Reproductive Medicine
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
12
months fixed term contract with option to extend.
Applications
are invited for a Post CCT Fellow in Reproductive Medicine at Leeds Teaching
Hospitals NHS Trust. The Leeds Centre
for Reproductive Medicine (LCRM) works closely with CARE Fertility Leeds to
offer a full range of infertility investigations and treatments.
The
department of Gynaecology is situated at St Jamess University Hospital (SJUH),
where both day case and inpatient surgery takes place. There are two
departments of Obstetrics at the Leeds General Infirmary and SJUH, with two
delivery suites.
Specialist interests include: the supra-regional
paediatric and adolescent gynaecology service, a joint clinic specifically for
the reproductive health needs of survivors of childhood cancer and those that
have had gamete preservation prior to chemo or radiotherapy and pre
implantation genetic diagnosis, minimally invasive laparoscopic fertility
related surgery is performed by all of the Reproductive Medicine consultants.
Main duties of the job
The
successful candidate will have achieved (or within 6 months) of CCT. There is a
1:9 on call rota commitment on the second on rota, covering both obstetrics and
gynaecology.
Informal
enquiries may be made by contacting:
- Dr Ana Swain (ana.swain3@nhs.net)
- Prof Adam Balen (a.balen@nhs.net)
- Dr Hlupekile Chipeta
(hlupekile.chipeta@nhs.net)
- Dr Thomas Everett
(thomas.everett@nhs.net)Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our
process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new
roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve
the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If
you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle,
please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named
contact if you have any questions.
About us
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our
process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new
roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve
the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If
you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle,
please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named
contact if you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job
Title: Post CCT Clinical Fellow
Specialty/Department:
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Location:
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, West Yorkshire
Duration: 12 months from February 2024
OBJECTIVES
OF THE POST
- Weekly secondary and tertiary care
reproductive medicine specialist clinics
- Support general gynaecology clinics,
incl hysteroscopy when required.
- RMU service development activities,
aiming to improve patient experience and LCRM care pathways.
- Support LTHT specialty training in
Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine
- Build and develop knowledge and
skills in reproductive and benign gynaecology surgery
- Facilitate high-quality research
within the department
- Support the current acute obstetric
and gynaecology services.
- Develop, consolidate and prepare as a
future gynaecology consultant in the NHS, specialising in reproductive medicine
& surgery.
- The successful candidate may be asked
to provide clinical sessions at CARE Fertility (Leeds) by individual agreement.
For full details of job description and personal
specification, please see documents attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job
Title: Post CCT Clinical Fellow
Specialty/Department:
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Location:
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, West Yorkshire
Duration: 12 months from February 2024
OBJECTIVES
OF THE POST
- Weekly secondary and tertiary care
reproductive medicine specialist clinics
- Support general gynaecology clinics,
incl hysteroscopy when required.
- RMU service development activities,
aiming to improve patient experience and LCRM care pathways.
- Support LTHT specialty training in
Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine
- Build and develop knowledge and
skills in reproductive and benign gynaecology surgery
- Facilitate high-quality research
within the department
- Support the current acute obstetric
and gynaecology services.
- Develop, consolidate and prepare as a
future gynaecology consultant in the NHS, specialising in reproductive medicine
& surgery.
- The successful candidate may be asked
to provide clinical sessions at CARE Fertility (Leeds) by individual agreement.
For full details of job description and personal
specification, please see documents attached.
Person Specification
Additional
Essential
- Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members for the benefit of patients through, for example, audit and quality improvement Projects
- Capacity to work effectively with others
- Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively
- Capacity to prioritise own workload & organise ward rounds
- Evidence of thoroughness (is well prepared, shows self discipline/ commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines)
- Capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues and to operate under pressure
- Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with changing circumstances and is able to deliver good clinical care in the face of uncertainty
- Understands, respects and demonstrates the values of the NHS
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Completed MRCOG
- Completion of CCT in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Desirable
- Subspecialty training in Reproductive Medicine
- Completion of Reproductive Medicine and/or Menopause Advanced Training Skill Module
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of at least 5 years experience in obstetrics and gynaecology on a second on rota
- Ability to provide complete details of employment history
- Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances
- Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of period of training
- MB BS (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Additional clinical skills (e.g. hysteroscopy, gynae/obstetric ultrasound)
- Attendance clinical training courses
- Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
- 2nd on call experience in O&G
- Intercalated BSc, BA, MSc
- Other degrees/qualifications
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely
- To have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice)
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiative
- Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice
- Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity which focuses on patient safety and clinical improvement
- Demonstrates an interest in and commitment to the specialty beyond the mandatory curriculum.
- Evidence of interest in, and experience of teaching
- Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation and Able to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate
- Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach
- Capacity to take in others perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people and demonstrates respect for all
- Able to work in multi-professional teams & supervise junior medical staff
Desirable
- Enthusiasm for teaching; exposure to different groups/teaching methods
- Research experience, presentations, publications
- Academic prizes and honours
Person Specification
Additional
Essential
- Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members for the benefit of patients through, for example, audit and quality improvement Projects
- Capacity to work effectively with others
- Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively
- Capacity to prioritise own workload & organise ward rounds
- Evidence of thoroughness (is well prepared, shows self discipline/ commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines)
- Capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues and to operate under pressure
- Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with changing circumstances and is able to deliver good clinical care in the face of uncertainty
- Understands, respects and demonstrates the values of the NHS
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Completed MRCOG
- Completion of CCT in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Desirable
- Subspecialty training in Reproductive Medicine
- Completion of Reproductive Medicine and/or Menopause Advanced Training Skill Module
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of at least 5 years experience in obstetrics and gynaecology on a second on rota
- Ability to provide complete details of employment history
- Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances
- Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of period of training
- MB BS (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Additional clinical skills (e.g. hysteroscopy, gynae/obstetric ultrasound)
- Attendance clinical training courses
- Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
- 2nd on call experience in O&G
- Intercalated BSc, BA, MSc
- Other degrees/qualifications
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely
- To have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice)
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiative
- Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice
- Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity which focuses on patient safety and clinical improvement
- Demonstrates an interest in and commitment to the specialty beyond the mandatory curriculum.
- Evidence of interest in, and experience of teaching
- Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation and Able to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate
- Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach
- Capacity to take in others perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people and demonstrates respect for all
- Able to work in multi-professional teams & supervise junior medical staff
Desirable
- Enthusiasm for teaching; exposure to different groups/teaching methods
- Research experience, presentations, publications
- Academic prizes and honours
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).
