Specialty Doctor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

This full-time post is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Specialty Doctor to join our department in the provision of Obstetrics & Gynaecology services. There is room in the job plan for applicants to undertake their own clinics and to develop a sub-speciality interest such as urogynaecology, minimal access surgery, colposcopy, infertility or sexual health services.
This is a full-time position but candidates wishing to work part-time or job-share are encouraged to apply.
Main duties of the job
All duties of this post are located at St Mary\’s Hospital, Newport. The post holder will assist in the provision of a comprehensive service in obstetrics and gynaecology including:

• To participate in the resident on call
• To undertake operating and out-patient clinics as required.
• The professional supervision and management of junior medical and nursing staff as necessary.
• Undertake professional development and participate in audit, ensuring all clinical governance areas are met. One supporting programmed activity per week (SPA= 4 hours) will be allocated for this.
• To update one\’s clinical and managerial knowledge as required by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. To attend a local annual 2-day maternity update course.

About us
The Isle of Wight NHS Trust is the only integrated acute, community, mental health and ambulance health care provider in England. We serve a population of approximately 150,000 residents, making the services we offer variable and personalised with a flexible approach to our service users.
Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire Trust\’s beach hut in Ryde. We offer many flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the South Coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The island offers an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year-round events, festivals and award-winning attractions.
Our 2020-2025 strategy sets out to ensure that we continue to be a provider of excellent and compassionate care. As part of this strategy, we are proactively taking steps to ensure that we recruit and retain the highest quality of talent to provide CARE and we would welcome applications from under-represented groups to ensure our Trust is an inclusive and diverse employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The provisional timetable represents a job plan consisting of 13.5 programmed activities (PAs) per week. The job plan is a prospective agreement that sets out the doctors duties, responsibilities and objectives for the coming year. It covers all aspects of the registrars professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities. It will provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external. In addition it will include personal objectives including details of their link to wider service objectives and details of the support required by the consultant to fulfil the job plan and the objectives.
Study and professional leave will be granted at the discretion of the department and in accordance with Terms and Conditions, and the Trusts policies and procedures.
The Trust supports the requirements for CPD and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities. Funds are allocated to each specialty doctor on an annual basis – currently £ 800 per annum.
The successful candidate will be expected to play their part in the postgraduate activities, teaching and clinical audit.
The post holder will be encouraged to register for continuing professional development (CPD) with the Royal College of Surgeons and the post holder will be expected to undertake activities necessary to fulfil CME/CPD requirements for annual certification and General Medical Council revalidation.
The Job Plan will be reviewed at 3 months and annually thereafter by the Clinical Director/Lead Clinician.
Programmed Activities in Job Plan:
Direct Clinical Care includes emergency duties (including emergency work carried out during or arising from on-call) operating sessions including pre-operative and post-operative care, ward rounds, multi-disciplinary meetings (MDT), outpatient activities, clinical diagnostic work, other patient treatment, travel between sites and administration – 12.5 PAs.
Supporting Professional Activities (continuing professional development CPD, medical education, formal teaching, audit, job planning, appraisal, research, clinical management and local clinical governance meetings) -1 SPAs.
Sample Timetable:
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Sat
Sun
Week 1
Labour Ward cover
08:00-20:30
3.125 PA
Labour Ward cover
08:00-20:30
3.125 PA
Labour Ward cover
08:00-20:30
3.125 PA
Labour Ward cover
08:00-
20:30
3.125 PA
FREE
FREE
FREE
12.5PA
Week 2
FREE
Clinic p.m
1PA
Theatre
08:00 -12:30
1.125 PA
Labour Ward cover
20:00 08:30
4PA
Labour Ward cover
20:00 08:30
4PA
Labour Ward cover
20:00 08:30
4PA
14.125 PA
Week 3
FREE
Clinic p.m
1PA
Educational meeting
FREE
FREE
FREE
FREE
1PA
Week 4
FREE
Clinic p.m
1PA
Clinic p.m
1PA
Clinic p.m
1PA
Theatre
08:00 -12:30
1.125 PA
4.125 PA
Week 5
Labour Ward cover
20:00 08:30
3.875 PA
Labour Ward cover
20:00 08:30
3.875 PA
Labour Ward cover
20:00 08:30
3.875 PA
Labour Ward cover
20:00 08:30
3.875 PA
15.5PA
Week 6
FREE
FREE
Educational meeting
Clinic p.m
1PA
Labour Ward cover
08:00-20:30
3.25PA
Labour Ward cover
08:00-20:30
4PA
Labour Ward cover
08:00-20:30
4PA
13.25PA
Week 7
Educational meeting
Theatre 2.25. PA
2.25
Total
60 PA
Weekly total
8.5PA per week +1.6 prospective cover
Weekly Programmed Activities in Job Plan:
12.5PA per week direct clinical care
1PA per week supporting professional activity
Total = 13.5PA
Review:
The ongoing number of PAs and personal job plan objectives will be decided in negotiation with the Care Group Director or Lead Clinician and with the Associate Director of Operations at the three-monthly review of the job plan. At this stage any necessary adjustments will be made to reflect the actual hours worked. Job planning will be conducted annually thereafter.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• MBBS or Equivalent

Desirable

• MRCOG or Equivalent
• On the GMC specialist register
• Diploma in Family Planning or willing to undertake the training

Experience Clinical Skills
Essential

• Evidence of achievements of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice.
• Shall have completed at least four years full time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part time or flexible basis) There should be evidence of achievement of ST1 competencies in Obstetrics & Gynaecology (or the equivalent) at the time of application and a likelihood of achieving ST2 competencies (or their equivalent) by the start date of this post.
• Wide range of general experience in obstetrics and gynaecology
• Knowledge of current trends in the specialty.

Desirable

• ATLS, ALS
• Second on call experience
• Registrar/ST3+ level experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Audit and Research
Essential

• Evidence of participation in clinical audit relevant to specialty

Desirable

• Published audits
• Publication in reviewed journals

Personality
Essential

• Ability to work as a team member
• Excellent communication skills

Desirable

• Attendance at communications workshop/courses
• Experience in leadership

Motivation
Essential

• Commitment to the development of a high quality cost effective service in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Management
Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of current NHS issues
• Ability to develop services

Desirable

• Attendance at recognised management course/meetings

Other requirements
Essential

• Full registration with General Medical Council and licence to practise by date of appointment

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