Job summary
We are looking to recruit a passionate and dedicated obstertric fellow at North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) as part of the RCP credential pilot, which when completed full time runs over a 12-month period.
The post will be based predominantly at Southmead Hospital, with some clinical sessions at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston (UHBW). UHBW provides particular expertise in obstetric haematology and obstetric cardiology, and the post holder will be able to take advantage of educational opportunities on both sites. NBT has maternal medicine clinics for women with a range of medical conditions as well as a dedicated obstetric nephrology clinic. Pre-pregnancy advice clinics are also provided.
NBT is the host provider of the Southwest Maternal Medicine Network (SWMMN), which is a collaboration between NBT and UHBW. The SWMMN provides clinical advice and MDT discussion for women with pre-existing or acquired medical illness across the Southwest. The post holder will have the opportunity to attend MDT meetings to plan care for these women, and clinical review of some of these women in clinic.
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to be a fully integrated member of the maternal medicine team, attending MDT meetings and clinics.
The post holder will have the opportunity to attend MDT meetings to plan care for these women, and clinical review of some of these women in clinic.
The post holder will have the opportunity to participate in simulation sessions managing women with medical problems in pregnancy. This is a new initiative based in the simulation centre in NBT and has received excellent feedback.
There will be 50% GIM on calls included in this post. You must be able to fulfil all the duties of the post, including the on-call commitments (general medical on call rota).
About us
NBT is a large and busy trust, with 6,000 births per annum. NBT has all major medical specialties, and is a tertiary referral centre for women with significant medical problems; regional nephrology including transplant and dialysis unit, regional connective tissue disease, regional neurosciences centre including the regional stroke services. The Acute Medical Unit (AMU) delivers on-site consultant presence from 0800-2200 seven days a week.
Within Women's and Children's, NBT hosts the placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) network, and the complex termination of pregnancy (TOP) network.
Southmead Hospital is a fantastic place to develop professionally, and we hope that you enjoy working at North Bristol Trust. Many trainees have found their time here very fulfilling and enjoyable many coming back to pursue or extend research or educational fellowships allowing them to pursue their interests at a higher level.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note that this post is for higher specialty trainees in medical specialties, and higher specialty trainees in obstetrics and gynaecology will unfortunately not be considered for this role.
Learning objectives
Experience and knowledge in Obstetric Medicine.
Clinical experience
Applications to undertake the Professional Diploma in Obstetric Medicine are accepted from
physicians who:
- are in any medical specialty,
- hold the full MRCP diploma,
- have successfully completed IMT 3 training (or equivalent),
- are at ST5 level or above
- are currently, or who have previously been, involved in working on the acute medical take
and
- are fully registered with the GMC without any restrictions on their practice which could prevent them from completing the credential training or practising as a physician upon completion of the credential.
1 This includes trainees with a national training number in a medical specialty, or those taking the CESR route
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note that this post is for higher specialty trainees in medical specialties, and higher specialty trainees in obstetrics and gynaecology will unfortunately not be considered for this role.
Learning objectives
Experience and knowledge in Obstetric Medicine.
Clinical experience
Applications to undertake the Professional Diploma in Obstetric Medicine are accepted from
physicians who:
- are in any medical specialty,
- hold the full MRCP diploma,
- have successfully completed IMT 3 training (or equivalent),
- are at ST5 level or above
- are currently, or who have previously been, involved in working on the acute medical take
and
- are fully registered with the GMC without any restrictions on their practice which could prevent them from completing the credential training or practising as a physician upon completion of the credential.
1 This includes trainees with a national training number in a medical specialty, or those taking the CESR route
Person Specification
Educations / Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Maintenance of Full registration with the GMC
- Advanced Life support (ALS) accreditation
- Holds the full MRCP diploma
- At ST5+ level or above
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification (e.g., MD or MSc).
Work Experience
Essential
- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
- Experience and knowledge in Obstetric Medicine
- Very recent experience of general medical posts. Completed IMT3 training or equivalent.
- Currently or have recently been involved in working on the acute medical take.
- Ability to fulfil all the duties of the post, including on-call commitments (general medical on call rota).
Person Specification
Educations / Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Maintenance of Full registration with the GMC
- Advanced Life support (ALS) accreditation
- Holds the full MRCP diploma
- At ST5+ level or above
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification (e.g., MD or MSc).
Work Experience
Essential
- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
- Experience and knowledge in Obstetric Medicine
- Very recent experience of general medical posts. Completed IMT3 training or equivalent.
- Currently or have recently been involved in working on the acute medical take.
- Ability to fulfil all the duties of the post, including on-call commitments (general medical on call rota).
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).
