Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics and gynecology

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You may be required to work in other designated locations of the Trust as well as your primary base. In particular, flexibility is required across the three main hospital sites (Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester General Hospital and Glenfield Hospital). If your initial location is one of these sites excess travel reimbursement would not apply for a permanent or temporary change of base.

The department is able to offer advanced training in Ambulatory Gynaecology, Benign Gynaecology, Emergency gynaecology and Early pregnancy, Reproductive Medicine, Maternal medicine, Advanced antenatal practice, Labour ward, Oncology, Urogynaecology.
The successful candidate will be expected to take an active part in Clinical Audit, Risk Management and Clinical Governance, organisation of clinical meetings, and teaching sessions
Undergraduate medical students are taught by the UHL throughout the medical course from years 1 to 5. Both ward and outpatient based clinical teaching as well as tutorial and lecture style teaching is undertaken. Successful candidates will be expected to teach undergraduates and postgraduates as part of this post.

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Full registration and hold a current licence to practise from the GMC at intended start date Part 1 MRCOG Minimum of 2 years\’ experience in Obstetrics and gynaecology, completion of ST2 level competencies

Clinical skills – clinical knowledge & expertise

Essential criteria

• Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems Ability to prioritise clinical need Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk Recognition of and ability to undertake the initial management of an acutely ill patient.

Desirable criteria

• Can independently manage labour ward and gynaecological emergencies

Academic Skills

Essential criteria

• Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality • improvement initiatives • Experience of active involvement in clinical quality • Improvement measures (clear description, outcomes &appropriate experience for level of application). This can include: audit, guideline development, implementation of health policy, improved team working, leadership etc.\’ • Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice

Desirable criteria

• Research skills: Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements Teaching: Evidence of interest in, and experience of teaching Evidence of feedback for teaching.

Commitment to specialty – learning and personal development

Essential criteria

• Shows initiative, drive and Enthusiasm motivated Demonstrable interest in, and understanding of, a career in obstetrics and gynaecology as practiced in the UK Commitment to personal and professional development Evidence of attendance at organised teaching and training programme(s) Evidence of self-reflective practice.

Desirable criteria

• Extracurricular activities/achievements relevant to the specialty.

Planning and organisation skills

Essential criteria

• Organisation and planning Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively • Capacity to prioritise own workload and organise ward rounds • Evidence of thoroughness (is well-prepared, shows selfdiscipline / commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines. Vigilance and situational awareness: Capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues. Capacity to operate under pressure Demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with changing circumstances

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of involvement in management commensurate with experience Demonstrates an understanding of NHS management and resources Evidence of effective multi-disciplinary team working and leadership, supported by multisource feedback or other workplace-based assessments • Evidence of effective leadership in and outside medicine.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential criteria

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs. All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust\’s Values and Behaviours

Additional Information

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month\’s payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

COVID 19 Risk Assessment

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid Vaccination Status

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Job description (PDF, 584.5KB)
• person Spec (PDF, 640.5KB)
• Understanding your right to work in the UK (PDF, 1.1MB)
• Employee Benefits (PDF, 578.5KB)

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