Job summary
Clinical Fellow in obstetric ultrasound
Applications are invited for an enthusiastic doctor to join the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) as a Registrar with a special interest in obstetric ultrasound.
This will be an excellent opportunity for those wishing to have out of programme experience (OOPE), post CCT trainees or non-training grade doctors who wish to pursue the CESR pathway.
The successful applicant will undertake a range of activity in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with four protected sessions for obstetric ultrasound. They will be supported towards completion of the Special Interest Training Module (SITM) in Fetal Care. They will also participate in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology on call rota.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will undertake a range of activity in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with four protected sessions for obstetric ultrasound per week. They will be supported towards completion of the Special Interest Training Module (SITM) in Fetal Care.
They will be expected to participate fully in the provision of general services in obstetrics and gynaecology for the population within the catchment area of Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, based at Stoke Mandeville Hospital with outpatients and elective surgery based at Wycombe Hospital. The post carries a balanced job plan for the appointee and can be adapted to suit their special interests. The successful candidate will participate in a two tier, full shift rota (1 in 8) of 16 Registrars/Specialty Doctors. This post also offers the opportunity to develop managerial and leadership skills.
This will be an excellent opportunity for those wishing to have out of programme experience (OOPE), post CCT trainees or non-training grade doctors who wish to pursue the CESR pathway. The department holds a particularly good record in helping doctors to progress and complete the CESR requirements.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
- Obstetric ultrasound sessions, two per week - will be expected to perform fetal growth scans and trained accordingly.
- Appropriate clinical responsibility for the care of patients delegated by the consultant to their charge. Co-responsibility for the proper functioning of the department, including supervision of more junior medical staff.
- Running of labour ward with consultant cover on-site during the day, consultant off-site after hours.
- Clinical duties may be at Wycombe and Stoke Mandeville hospital sites, with the on-calls at Stoke Mandeville.
- Participation in clinical audit.
- Attendance at clinical meetings and case conferences as appropriate.
- Working within the multidisciplinary team.
- Co-ordinating appropriate medical, surgical and allied disciplines concerned with patient care and communicating appropriately with general practitioners and community agencies.
- Clinic duties such as gynaecology and ante-natal clinics, as well as some specialist clinics. Some gynae clinics are off site.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 12 months experience in Obs and Gynae as a Registrar
Desirable
- UK experience as a Registrar doctor in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Clinical skills
Essential
- Ability to manage Delivery Suite at Registrar level
Desirable
- Intermediate competencies in Obstetric Ultrasound
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Employer details
Employer name
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Aylesbury
HP21 8AL