Clinical Fellow ST3+ Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Job description

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.

Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.

We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, applications are invited for a fixed term post ST3 + level for the post of Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology to commence as soon as possible at Basildon Hospital.

Situated in the South East of England, Basildon Hospital is ideally placed offering easy access to the Channel Tunnel, London and the national motorway network via M25.

The Trust has an ongoing commitment to first class service delivery, innovative long-term initiatives and has University Hospital Teaching Status with University College London.

You will take part in the general functioning of the Directorate which will include attendance at the various clinics within the hospital, labour ward, ward rounds and operating sessions.

There will also be support to develop a special interest which could be EPAU management, Colposcopy, Sub Fertility, Maternity Assessment management/Obstetric Ultrasound, Urogyneacology and Minimal access surgery.

This Department is committed to support the successful candidate to the Specialist Registrar through article 14 and support the completion of relevant ATSM's.

Rota

Doctors will work a rolling 16 week rota comprises of 1 in 4 weekend plus 1 week of nights (ward/clinic/theatre sessions)

Banding: 1A 50%

Main duties of the job

• You will be expected to show qualities of leadership but also to know their limitations and call for help and advice appropriately
• ST3 level doctor will be expected to gain the necessary competencies by rotating through the region in order to gain the relevant experience
• Liaise between Midwives, nurses, other junior doctors, patients, relatives and senior medical staff
• Attend to the day to day management of day case, out-patient and in-patients
• Attend and participate in ward rounds and operating theatre sessions as timetabled
• Attend general and specialist out-patient, diagnostic and pre-assessment clinics
• Teach medical students as directed
• Supervise, monitor and assist the F2 doctors & ST1-2 in post take ward rounds as part of the rostered emergency work
• To keep up-to date with all administrative duties including letters, results and discharge summaries as required
• Study for higher examinations and maintain continued professional development
• Undertake and assist in audit projects at various times throughout the rotations
• Attend weekly educational and multidisciplinary sessions

Working for our organisation

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.

We look forward to your application!

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• MBBS or Equivalent
• Full Registration with the General Medical Council

Desirable criteria

• MRCOG Part 1 and MRCOG

Experience

Essential criteria

• Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
• Evidence of achievement of ST1 and ST2 competencies in this specialty

Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold.

Please note, the selection processes at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn't accurately reflect their skills, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting your application.

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