Trust Doctor in Obstetrics & Gynaecology (ST5-7 level)

Job description

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

Job overview

Barts Health NHS Trust

Trust Doctor in Obstetrics & Gynaecology (ST5-7 level)

With special interest in Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Whipps Cross University Hospital

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic doctor to join the current Obstetrics and Gynaecology team as a Trust Doctor at Barts Health NHS Trust for 1 year.

Barts Health NHS Trust was created on 1 April 2012 and is the largest in the UK.

The post will be based at The Whipps Cross University Hospital . This is a non-training post but will provide valuable experience in maternal-fetal medicine and high risk obstetrics for those wishing to secure future posts, including at consultant level for applicants who already hold CCT.

Main duties of the job

Individuals will require full GMC Registration and should be post MRCOG. These posts are aimed at UK or Overseas trainee obstetricians at ST 5+ level or above, and for EU trained individuals with the appropriate level of clinical experience. The successful applicant should have already achieved basic obstetric ultrasound skills. There will be an out of hours component to the job as a senior registrar with responsibility for supervising a more junior SpR on delivery suite and covering gynaecology emergencies.

Opportunities will be given to work with the fetal medicine team together with attending the range of maternal medicine clinics offered at Whipps Cross. Post holders will be trained in obstetric ultrasound and the management of maternal medical conditions as well as in high risk antenatal and intrapartum obstetrics. There will also be opportunities to develop obstetric leadership skills and obstetric ATSM's may be supported depending on the candidates interests. Successful candidates will be encouraged to participate in teaching, research, audit and journal club. In line with our commitment to improving the working lives of our junior doctors, the duties and hours are fully compliant with the New Deal initiative

Working for our organisation

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Individuals will require full GMC Registration and should be post MRCOG. These posts are aimed at UK or Overseas trainee obstetricians at ST 5+ level or above, and for EU trained individuals with the appropriate level of clinical experience. The successful applicant should have already achieved basic obstetric ultrasound skills. There will be an out of hours component to the job as a senior registrar with responsibility for supervising a more junior SpR on delivery suite and covering gynaecology emergencies.

Opportunities will be given to work with the fetal medicine team together with attending the range of maternal medicine clinics offered at Whipps Cross. Post holders will be trained in obstetric ultrasound and the management of maternal medical conditions as well as in high risk antenatal and intrapartum obstetrics. There will also be opportunities to develop obstetric leadership skills and obstetric ATSM's may be supported depending on the candidates interests. Successful candidates will be encouraged to participate in teaching, research, audit and journal club. In line with our commitment to improving the working lives of our junior doctors, the duties and hours are fully compliant with the New Deal initiative

Person specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential criteria

• MBBS equivalent
• MRCOG

Desirable criteria

• CCT or equivalent

Experience

Essential criteria

• Able to work as a senior registrar on delivery suite

Desirable criteria

• Experience in the UK as senior registrar on delivery suite

Skills

Essential criteria

• Good communication skills
• Able to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Basic obstetric ultrasound skills

Desirable criteria

• Intermediate obstetric ultrasound skills or equivalent
• Obstetric ATSMs

Training Expected

Essential criteria

• To be eligible for registration with GMC

Management/ Audit Experience

Essential criteria

• Evidence of involvement in audit/quality improvement

Desirable criteria

• Research experience

Specific requirements

Desirable criteria

• To take up post as soon as possible

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer we actively support applications from individuals' who apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and will process your application as appropriate.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications has been received and we regret that we are unable to provide notification if your application is unsuccessful.

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Barts Health is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and to child protection. The Trust aims to ensure as far as is possible that anyone, paid or unpaid, who seeks to work in our organisation and who gains access to children, is safe to do so. As such, you may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Check as part of the recruitment process if appointed to a post with direct access to children or vulnerable adults.

Barts Health promotes active travel as part of its goal to reach Net Zero. Each site is accessible by public transport and the Trust has a cycle to work scheme and some sites have Brompton Hire Pods.

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