Job summary
This post would be particularly beneficial for those doctors wishing to gain additional senior registrar experience in obstetrics and gynaecology in a supportive environment and develop an area of interest and expertise. A variety of SITMs are offered in both obstetrics and gynaecology.This post will provide the opportunity for the post holder to access specialist clinical sessions appropriate to their development needs and participate in clinical work at ST6-7. Please see RCOG Training matrix to review expected competencies as we would expect the post holder to be competent at skills ST1-5. The post holders will be required to contribute to a 48 hour EWTD full shift rota.
Main duties of the job
1) To support the inpatient service in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at New Cross Hospital.
2) Outpatient workload: duties involve antenatal/gynaecology clinics and elective operating theatre lists
3) Research, education, audit and continuing professional development
a. To take responsibility for continuing professional education in accordance with guidelines set out by the appropriate college/faculty/professional body.
b. To initiate and participate in research and audit programmes in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
c. To work in collaboration with colleagues in developing skills to provide new ways of working across different professions, organisations i.e. community/primary care.
4) In conjunction with colleagues, to ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met.
5) Duties will involve labour ward and emergency gynaecology cover, antenatal/gynaecology clinics and elective operating theatre lists. The post holder will be responsible for the clinical care of Obstetric and Gynaecological patients under supervision as necessary.
6) The post holder will be responsible for the maintenance of proper case records and investigations on patients, and correspondence with General Practitioners and others as required.
About us
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.
We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.
The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1) To support the inpatient service in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at New Cross Hospital.
2) Outpatient workload: duties involve antenatal/gynaecology clinics and elective operating theatre lists
3) Research, education, audit and continuing professional development
a. To take responsibility for continuing professional education in accordance with guidelines set out by the appropriate college/faculty/professional body.
b. To initiate and participate in research and audit programmes in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
c. To work in collaboration with colleagues in developing skills to provide new ways of working across different professions, organisations i.e. community/primary care.
4) In conjunction with colleagues, to ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met.
5) Duties will involve labour ward and emergency gynaecology cover, antenatal/gynaecology clinics and elective operating theatre lists. The post holder will be responsible for the clinical care of Obstetric and Gynaecological patients under supervision as necessary.
6) The post holder will be responsible for the maintenance of proper case records and investigations on patients, and correspondence with General Practitioners and others as required.
7)General elements
a. To participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care.
b. To be able to work flexibly, and cross cover for colleagues.
c. To take an active part in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training.
d. To contribute to the management of the clinical service and service development.
e. To contribute to the research and development of the department.
f. To provide cover for colleagues as appropriate and in accordance with local Trust arrangements and Trust Policy.
g. To observe the Trusts agreed policies and procedures
h. To take responsibility for your own health and safety complying with any safe working arrangements, policies and procedures which are in place.
i. To accept a duty to other staff and patients to ensure that any hazards are reported and managed appropriately.
j. To ensure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of patients to be able to contact you when necessary
k. We are committed to continued support for professional development, with study leave provided within budget.
l. The appointment(s) will be full time (fixed term) and will have an educational supervisor and a mentor.
m. Support for the new appointee will primarily be from within the Department.
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent) MRCOG part 1
- Full GMC registration
- Minimum of 2 years experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- To carry out general obstetric duties in antenatal clinics and on labour ward Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, midwives, sonographers and other agencies.
- Good organisational & management skills in order to help coordinate maternal medicine MDTs
Desirable
- Knowledge and/or training in Human Factors.
- MRCOG part 2/3
essential
Essential
- Able to undertake on-call work on the junior registrar tier in Obstetrics/Gynaecology (supported by Senior Registrar)
- Perform competently -Basic CS -ERPC -Non rotational ventouse and forceps -Perineal repair
desirable
Essential
Desirable
- Genuine enthusiasm and commitment
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
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Address
New Cross Hospital
Wolverhampton Road
Wolverhampton
WV10 0QP