Junior Specialist Doctor (Higher) - Gynae Surgical Clinical Fellow

Overview

The Trust is seeking to recruit an ST6/ST7 / Post CCT fellow level doctor for this exciting Clinical Fellow post to join a busy gynaecological team at Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), starting as soon as possible. This is not a Deanery/Health Education England-funded training post, and the post does not come with an NTN. Post may close early if enough suitable applicants are received.

Responsibilities and role

The successful candidate will be based at the MMUH and affiliated sites, working within a team of 16 Specialist Registrars (on both sites). This appointment will support the Obstetrics & Gynaecology Team through the provision of emergency on-call in MMUH. The post provides senior registrar grade support and promotes the continuing provision of high-quality Obstetrics and Gynaecology at MMUH. The appointee will have experience in the diagnosis and management of obstetric and gynaecological problems.

The post holder would have the opportunity to advance their training in gynaecological surgery. The opportunities for surgical training in the department include: Open Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Hysteroscopic Surgery, Gynaecological Oncology (Unit Level) and Endometriosis Surgery. There is also an opportunity to get exposed to Robotic Surgery. We are accredited by BSGE as an endometriosis centre. We deliver dedicated clinics and scanning sessions for endometriosis and perform excision of endometriosis as required. We received the BSGE accreditation as the endometriosis centre this year. The post holder will have an opportunity to complete the SITMs of Benign Gynaecological Surgical Care, Therapeutic Hysteroscopy, and Management of Complex Non-malignant Disease. The post will have opportunities to do research and audits. The interest of the successful candidate will be taken into consideration if they would like to focus on a specific area.

The post will be for 24 months.

About the trust and location

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country – one of the country’s most culturally diverse areas. It’s a friendly and welcoming place – a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people. Our values – Ambition, Respect and Compassion – are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community. Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to “Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population.” It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It’s what makes us unique. We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we’re ‘with you all the way’ we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.

For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.

How to discuss the role

For an informal discussion, please contact: M r Ayman Ewies, the Clinical Director of Gynaecology, or Dr Maheshwari Srinivasan, The College Tutor.