Job summary
GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST CLINICAL FELLOW (F3/St1/2) IN OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY
An exciting opportunity to develop skills and experience in O&G, particular expertise in early pregnancy and delivery suite. The post is not recognised for training but offers similar experience as the ST1 and F2s who share the rota. GRH has no ST1-2 trainees in O & G and this means that if the post-holder wishes, they will have opportunities for excellent experience both on delivery suite and in theatre and if they wish will be supported to become confident and competent at uncomplicated instrumental deliveries and Caesarean sections and / or simple outpatient gynaecological procedures. There is also an active Quality Improvement Team and opportunities for participating in research. EWTD compliant 1:8 rota.
The last post-holder took advantage of these opportunities and was successful in acquiring the part 1 MRCOG and in securing a training number in the Severn Deanery at the national interviews. produced project reports, delivered training and teaching to medical students and Foundation doctors and is contributing to a national guidance at the RCOG.
Gloucester Royal Hospital is a busy District General Hospital. The Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department has specialist services in gynaecological oncology, fertility, fetal medicine and Urogynaecology.
Applicants not invited for interview may assume that they have been unsuccessful.
Main duties of the job
This post offers an exciting opportunity to develop skills and experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, in particular expertise in early pregnancy and delivery suite. The post is not recognised for training but will offer the similar experience as the ST1 and F2s who share the rota. Gloucester Hospital has no ST1-2 trainees in O & G and this means that if the post-holder wishes, they will have opportunities for excellent experience both on delivery suite and in theatre and if they wish will be supported to become confident and competent at uncomplicated instrumental deliveries and Caesarean sections and / or simple outpatient gynaecological procedures. There is also an active Quality Improvement Team and opportunities for participating in research. The post is a full shift EWTD compliant 1:8 rota.
Previous post-holders have taken advantage of these opportunities and have been successful in acquiring the part 1 MRCOG and in securing a training number in the Severn Deanery at the national interviews. Post holders have also produced high quality project reports, delivered training and teaching to medical students and Foundation doctors and contributed to national guidance at the RCOG.
About us
We are a large organisation providing acute services from Gloucestershire Royal Hospital in Gloucester and Cheltenham General Hospital to a population of 652,475* in Gloucestershire as well as caring for patients from surrounding counties and beyond.
Our workforce is almost 8,000 strong and our caring and dedicated staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred, high quality emergency, elective and specialist care across a range of clinical areas.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision of providing 'Best Care for Everyone' and our success depends on the commitment and dedication of our staff, many of whom are world leaders in healthcare, teaching and research. You could make a real difference to our patients' lives by joining our team.
*Figures based CCG data on the number of people registered at a GP surgery in Gloucestershire
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES OF THE POST
Undertaking ward rounds as required.
Attending ward rounds as required.
Requesting investigations / treatment for patients as necessary.
Participating in the training of Medical Students attached to the firm as required.
Dictating discharge summaries and associated correspondence to General Practitioners etc.
Liaison with patients relatives as required.
Participation in perinatal morbidity, audit and Journal Club meetings
Participating in operating lists
TRAINING
There is a Post-graduate Medical Centre adjacent to Gloucester Royal Hospital. There is also a general medical library which is available at all times and equipped to handle literature searches etc., with CD-ROM and Medline facilities. The Speciality Tutor is Dr Rebecca Swingler.
This post is an ideal opportunity to develop gynaecology and obstetric skills and experience at SHO level. It is suitable for doctors who want practical experience in the speciality either before deciding on their career path, or alternatively to improve their chances of selection onto Obstetrics and Gynaecology training at national recruitment. Alternatively, should the post holder wish to become a GP with a specialist interest in Womens health, this is an ideal opportunity to develop specific skills and knowledge for this and the time table can be altered depending on the post holders ultimate career aims.
ACCOMMODATION
Single accommodation is available. Married accommodation is subject to availability.
INFORMAL VISITS
Applicants are welcome to visit the hospital by arrangement with the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department on Tel: 0300 422 5534
NO SMOKING POLICY
The Trust has a No Smoking Policy throughout all premises and grounds.
SALARY
£40,257 basic per annum + additional hours (over 40hrs) night & weekend allowance to be confirmed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES OF THE POST
Undertaking ward rounds as required.
Attending ward rounds as required.
Requesting investigations / treatment for patients as necessary.
Participating in the training of Medical Students attached to the firm as required.
Dictating discharge summaries and associated correspondence to General Practitioners etc.
Liaison with patients relatives as required.
Participation in perinatal morbidity, audit and Journal Club meetings
Participating in operating lists
TRAINING
There is a Post-graduate Medical Centre adjacent to Gloucester Royal Hospital. There is also a general medical library which is available at all times and equipped to handle literature searches etc., with CD-ROM and Medline facilities. The Speciality Tutor is Dr Rebecca Swingler.
This post is an ideal opportunity to develop gynaecology and obstetric skills and experience at SHO level. It is suitable for doctors who want practical experience in the speciality either before deciding on their career path, or alternatively to improve their chances of selection onto Obstetrics and Gynaecology training at national recruitment. Alternatively, should the post holder wish to become a GP with a specialist interest in Womens health, this is an ideal opportunity to develop specific skills and knowledge for this and the time table can be altered depending on the post holders ultimate career aims.
ACCOMMODATION
Single accommodation is available. Married accommodation is subject to availability.
INFORMAL VISITS
Applicants are welcome to visit the hospital by arrangement with the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department on Tel: 0300 422 5534
NO SMOKING POLICY
The Trust has a No Smoking Policy throughout all premises and grounds.
SALARY
£40,257 basic per annum + additional hours (over 40hrs) night & weekend allowance to be confirmed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FULL GMC REGISTRATION
- Medical Degree
Education
Essential
- MEDICAL EDUCATION IN A UNIVERSITY RECOGNISED BY GMC
Desirable
- ALS/ATLS/APLS
- EVIDENCE OF CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Experience
Essential
- COMPLETION OF FOUNDATION TRAINING OR EQUIVALENT
- ABLE TO WORK FULL SHIFT PATTERN
Desirable
- 6 MONTHS POST FOUNDATION YEAR EXPERIENCE
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION SKILLS
- GOOD TEAMWORKING SKILLS
Desirable
- EVIDENCE TEAM WORK (GAMES/ HOBBIES)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FULL GMC REGISTRATION
- Medical Degree
Education
Essential
- MEDICAL EDUCATION IN A UNIVERSITY RECOGNISED BY GMC
Desirable
- ALS/ATLS/APLS
- EVIDENCE OF CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Experience
Essential
- COMPLETION OF FOUNDATION TRAINING OR EQUIVALENT
- ABLE TO WORK FULL SHIFT PATTERN
Desirable
- 6 MONTHS POST FOUNDATION YEAR EXPERIENCE
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION SKILLS
- GOOD TEAMWORKING SKILLS
Desirable
- EVIDENCE TEAM WORK (GAMES/ HOBBIES)
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).
