Senior Clinical Fellow Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Clinical Fellow post (ST3 or above level) within the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Specialty at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Prior experience in obstetrics and gynaecology is essential for this post.

The post is a 12-month fixed term contract to cover a maternity leave. Lancashire Teaching Hospital is a large teaching hospital closely linked with the University of Manchester. The successful candidate will contribute to the 2nd on-call rota for both Obstetrics and Gynaecology. They will be a supported by a non resident consultant whilst on call . The post is ideal for candidates who wish to gain further experience and training in the specialty, whilst broadening their skills prior to application to specialty training. This is a full-time post, however applications from candidates seeking a part time post will be considered.

Main duties of the job

The post is to work as a Senior Clinical Fellow (ST 3-4 equivalent) within the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology currently on a full shift system. There is a dedicated directorate training lead to support educational and pastoral needs for locally employed doctors.

The main duties will be to support the running of the Obstetric and Gynaecological services at Royal Preston and Chorley District Hospital.

Duties will include:

1. To work within the delivery suite to provide input to the routine and the emergency workload at first on-call level. You will be expected to have adequate experience to enable you to work competently at the ST3 level.
2. To assist elective Caesarean sections.
3. To work within the ante-natal clinics, maternity triage as well as maternity, antenatal and postnatal wards
4. To assist in the provision of an Emergency Gynaecology Service as a first on-call level.
5. To work within the Gynaecology clinics and wards
6. To assist Gynaecological surgery
7. On-call duties are on a 1: 9 full shift system. Initially as part of induction this is alongside a senior obstetrics and gynaecology trainee (ST3-6) on the 2nd on call rota and then progressing to the increased seniority itself.
8. To support undergraduate education in the department- time and training will be allocated on the rota for this role.
9. Contribute to research projects within the department.

The post also includes opportunities for personal development such as teaching and training, leadership and governance.

About us

Our team is our work family. At Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, you will be working as part of a collaborative, friendly and caring team of incredible people who are committed to providing excellent care with compassion. We celebrate diversity, encourage everyone to contribute, and you are valued for who you are.

Our mission is to provide excellent care with compassion.

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trusts is one of the major acute Trusts in the North West with all of the usual specialities on site as well as being a Tertiary Centre for Lancashire and South Cumbria in the departments of Respiratory medicine, Neurosciences, Oncology, Plastic Surgery, Burns, Renal Medicine, Vascular surgery and Trauma medicine. Undergraduate medical education forms a core part of the Trust's educational roles, which the appointee will be expected to be involved in.

Informal enquiries and requests to visit the department are encouraged.

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane

Preston

PR2 9HT

Employer's website

https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane

Preston

PR2 9HT

Employer's website

https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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