Job summary
This post would benefit a post CCT in O&G doctor who wishes to develop an interest in complex obstetrics. This post will provide the opportunity for the post holder to develop skills in managing complex caesarean section (eg. Fibroids, placenta accrete spectrum), surgical management of major obstetric haemorrhage, insertion of Shirodkar sutures, abdominal cerclage, birth planning for women with high BMI and previous abdominal surgery alongside our consultant lead for complex obstetric surgery. This post would include attendance in high-risk antenatal clinics, complex elective caesarean section list, fetal medicine scan list dedicated to PAS topography and fibroid mapping with pregnancy, Complex CS MDT, gynaecology theatre developing relevant skills. In addition, a personal development session every fortnight to attend specialist clinical sessions (for example, radiology, GI or urology theatres) to develop skills relevant to the post. There would be opportunity to complete a SITM in pre-term birth prevention, supportive obstetrics, or pregnancy care. We would expect the post holder to possess skills detailed on the RCOG Training matrix ST1-7 and be competent at leading out of hours shifts as a Senior Registrar. 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 Directorate has an active fetal and maternal medicine service, with a number of specialist antenatal services. There is an good case mix on Delivery Suite with a large level 3 neonatal unit.
There are excellent opportunities for this area of practice. This department is well known in the region for providing training in general gynaecological surgery.
The Directorate delivers ambulatory gynaecology services from both New Cross Hospital and Cannock Chase Hospital. These include diagnostic and therapeutic Colposcopy, diagnostic hysteroscopy, outpatient endometrial resection and endometrial ablation .
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.
Clinical audit/departmental teaching
The Trust has a supportive environment and is still small enough for personal contact with colleagues from a wide variety of disciplines.
Obstetrics and Gynaecology teaching takes place each Wednesday afternoon. There is a regular rota for teaching and the audit sessions. There is a multidisciplinary mortality and morbidity meeting held every month.
The appointment is a whole time appointment. The appointment will be to the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust.
The post holder will be managerially accountable to the Clinical Director of Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
Junior Medical Staff should ensure that only 2 members of each rota is on leave at one time. Approval for leave is at the discretion of the relevant Consultants and is department on continuity of patient care.
Applicants should, by the date of commencement, have registered with the General Medical Council.
The appointment is subject to satisfactory health clearance and clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service (Enhanced DBS).
The appointed doctor accepts that he/she will perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at Consultant request, though junior doctors will not be required to undertake this work for prolonged periods on a regular basis.
You are expected to cover the absence of colleagues on study and annual leave during the day time.
The annual Leave entitlement is 27 days plus 8 bank holidays days per annum, pro rata for contracts of less than 12 months.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Professional Qualification
Essential
Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years relevant experience
- Career evidence of a commitment to the specialty
Desirable
- Experience as Specialty Trainee (ST) level
Ability & Skills
Essential
- Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- Able to undertake on-call work on theST3-5 Tier in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
Research & Audit
Essential
- Evidence of clinical research / audit / guidelines / service improvement projects
Desirable
- Involvement with clinical trials
- Peer review publications
Education and Teaching
Essential
Desirable
- Involvement in organisation in teaching
- Completed PROMPT course
Management Skills
Essential
- Good organisational & management skills
Leadership
Essential
- Good organisational ability and a willingness to be flexible in accordance with the demands of team working
Desirable
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
Wolverhampton
WV10 0QP