Job summary
This post is for a Senior Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology (Equivalent to ST3+ trainee / registrar). This is a 6-12 month fixed term post offering an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Medic to join a dynamic, rapidly expanding team delivering multidisciplinary acute care in St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals.
The successful candidate will be expected to have full GMC registration at the time of application
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join a team of 13 Consultants within the directorate who currently provide services for General Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Feto-maternal Medicine, Urogynaecology, Menstrual disorders, Menopause, Subfertility, Outpatient hysteroscopy, Colposcopy and Gynaecological Oncology. The directorate is supported by 8 SAS Doctors (2 Associate specialists and 6 Specialty doctor), 5 Specialty Trainees ST3+ and 9 Junior Doctors (2 O&G ST 1&2, 6 GPSTs and 1 F2).
The Obstetrics & Gynaecology Directorate is based at Whiston hospital with some outpatient services and day surgery at St Helens Hospital. Outpatient hysteroscopy/PMB, colposcopy and urodynamics clinics are at St Helens hospital.
About us
A £338 million (PFI) investment has re-built and modernised both Whiston and St Helens Hospitals, resulting in modern state of the art health care facilities for the treatment and care of patients. St Helens Hospital was completed in 2008 and Whiston Hospital in 2010. The hospitals include 887 inpatient beds with state of the art CT and MRI facilities existing on both hospital sites. CT and MRI scanners at St Helens have also recently been upgraded including installation of high field 3 Tesla MRI scanners. The DEXA scanner is also located at St Helens Hospital.
The Trust provides a full range of acute inpatient, outpatient, day case and emergency services to local communities of St Helens, Knowsley, parts of Halton and Liverpool. The Regional Plastic Surgery and Burns Unit also extend its services to the whole of Cheshire, Merseyside, North Wales and the Isle of Man.
As a Trust, our aim is to provide a high quality service to all patients. We strive to meet the best standards for professional care whilst being sensitive and responsive to the needs of individual patients. Our valued workforce is recognised for their unique skills and talents with our teams of experts winning national awards on a regular basis.
Job description
Job responsibilities
It would be expected that any successful candidate would take an active role in the service provision of the Department. In addition they would be expected to actively participate in education and audit and the trust have a well-established audit unit to support this. The exact timetable will vary depending on the individual doctors skills and training requirements. The core sessions of Antenatal clinic, Gynaecology clinic, Labour Ward and Theatre will form the basis of the rota with additional service and educational session
Job description
Job responsibilities
It would be expected that any successful candidate would take an active role in the service provision of the Department. In addition they would be expected to actively participate in education and audit and the trust have a well-established audit unit to support this. The exact timetable will vary depending on the individual doctors skills and training requirements. The core sessions of Antenatal clinic, Gynaecology clinic, Labour Ward and Theatre will form the basis of the rota with additional service and educational session
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and other Healthcare professionals
Desirable
- Publications in preferred journals
Qualifications
Essential
- Applicants must be eligible for full registration with the GMC at the time of appointment
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- MRCOG or equivalent medical qualification
- Higher Degree CCT/CESR or equivalent medical qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of a broad range of medical/surgical
- Experience of Obstetrics & Gynaecology as a specialty
- Participated on/experience of 2nd/3rd on call in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Evidence of achievements of ST1/ST2 competencies or equivalent relevant to Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Experience & ability to manage junior medical staff
- Evidence of competence to manage Obstetrics & Gynaecology emergencies through continuous work based assessments, portfolio evidence, including log book documentation, if appropriate
Desirable
- RCOG ATSM or Equivalent and demonstrable experience including that relating to a special interest, Intermediate US skills module, LW, ATSM, ATSM in acute gynaecology, advanced antennal practice, ambulatory gynaecology, colposcopy or similar
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge, understanding and experience in audit management
- Ability to work in a team
Desirable
- Able to teach clinical skills
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and other Healthcare professionals
Desirable
- Publications in preferred journals
Qualifications
Essential
- Applicants must be eligible for full registration with the GMC at the time of appointment
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- MRCOG or equivalent medical qualification
- Higher Degree CCT/CESR or equivalent medical qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of a broad range of medical/surgical
- Experience of Obstetrics & Gynaecology as a specialty
- Participated on/experience of 2nd/3rd on call in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Evidence of achievements of ST1/ST2 competencies or equivalent relevant to Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Experience & ability to manage junior medical staff
- Evidence of competence to manage Obstetrics & Gynaecology emergencies through continuous work based assessments, portfolio evidence, including log book documentation, if appropriate
Desirable
- RCOG ATSM or Equivalent and demonstrable experience including that relating to a special interest, Intermediate US skills module, LW, ATSM, ATSM in acute gynaecology, advanced antennal practice, ambulatory gynaecology, colposcopy or similar
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge, understanding and experience in audit management
- Ability to work in a team
Desirable
- Able to teach clinical skills
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).
