Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen, for a dedicated Senior Clinical Fellow doctor posts to join our progressive and friendly department in the middle grade rota for the Obstetrics and Gynaecology services within King's Lynn, Norfolk.
This is a senior post covering both elective and emergency work in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
It will be expected that the candidate has shown commitment towards training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology by maintaining a log book, competency record, CTG certificates, attending courses and completing regular audits.
If this sounds like the post for you, we look forward to hearing from you.
Main duties of the job
- To provide ST5-7 clinical service in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- To take part in a full shift rota (1:8 on-call) with other specialty doctors
- Attending theatres (8am in the morning, 1pm in the afternoon) for pre- operative rounds, surgery and post operative review
- Outpatient clinics - Gynaecology and Antenatal (Subspecialty clinics) at both The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn and North Cambridgeshire Hospital, Wisbech.
- EPU - Supporting EPU services
- Supporting the Junior Doctors (F2 and GPST)
- Ward rounds
- Good record keeping, liaison with seniors and communication with multi disciplinary team.
About us
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) King's Lynn is located near some of the most beautiful scenery in the UK, along the north Norfolk coast, and not far from Sandringham House.
We provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based healthcare services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, in addition to parts of Breckland, Cambridgeshire and South Lincolnshire.
We have more than 4,000 staff and volunteers, approximately 530 beds, and a helipad for air ambulances. We work with neighbouring hospitals for the provision of tertiary services, including as part of regional partnership and network models of care, such as the trauma network.
In February 2022 the significant progress that has been made at QEH was recognised by the Care Quality Commission who rated the Trust as 'Good' in all of the core services they inspected. They recommended the Trust moves out of the recovery support system (formerly special measures).
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post will provide excellent clinical experience, with an opportunity for personal development.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information on this exciting opportunity
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post will provide excellent clinical experience, with an opportunity for personal development.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information on this exciting opportunity
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCOG or Equivalent
- Competencies in Obstetrics and Gynaecology equivalent to ST3+ level
- Vast experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Experience within the NHS
Entry Criteria
Essential
- Full registration and licence to practise with the General Medical Council
- Achieved the competences equivalent to that of a trainee who has completed UK foundation, ST1 and ST2 training or equivalent experience
- Experience in at ST2 or equivalent level for at least 12 months
- Management of admissions at ST3+ level
Desirable
- Advanced procedural competences
- Evidence of Supervision or training of junior doctors
Professional Values & Behaviours, Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Practise with the professional values and behaviours expected of all doctors as set out in GMC Good Medical Practice and the Generic Professional Capabilities Framework (or equivalent for dentists).
- Demonstrate the underpinning subject-specific competences i.e. knowledge, skills and behaviours relevant to the role setting and scope.
- Demonstrate key generic clinical skills around the areas of consent; ensuring humane interventions, prescribing medicines safely and using medical devices safely.
- Experience in intrapartum care and labour ward procedures
- General Gynaecological surgical skills
- Up to date CTG training and Obstetric skills and drills
Desirable
- Clinically evaluate and manages a patient, formulating a prioritised differential diagnosis, initiating an appropriate management plan, and reviewing/adjusting this depending on the outcomes of treatment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCOG or Equivalent
- Competencies in Obstetrics and Gynaecology equivalent to ST3+ level
- Vast experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Experience within the NHS
Entry Criteria
Essential
- Full registration and licence to practise with the General Medical Council
- Achieved the competences equivalent to that of a trainee who has completed UK foundation, ST1 and ST2 training or equivalent experience
- Experience in at ST2 or equivalent level for at least 12 months
- Management of admissions at ST3+ level
Desirable
- Advanced procedural competences
- Evidence of Supervision or training of junior doctors
Professional Values & Behaviours, Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Practise with the professional values and behaviours expected of all doctors as set out in GMC Good Medical Practice and the Generic Professional Capabilities Framework (or equivalent for dentists).
- Demonstrate the underpinning subject-specific competences i.e. knowledge, skills and behaviours relevant to the role setting and scope.
- Demonstrate key generic clinical skills around the areas of consent; ensuring humane interventions, prescribing medicines safely and using medical devices safely.
- Experience in intrapartum care and labour ward procedures
- General Gynaecological surgical skills
- Up to date CTG training and Obstetric skills and drills
Desirable
- Clinically evaluate and manages a patient, formulating a prioritised differential diagnosis, initiating an appropriate management plan, and reviewing/adjusting this depending on the outcomes of treatment.
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).
