Senior Clinical Fellow in O&G, interest in Gynaecology-Oncology

Senior Clinical Fellow in O&G, interest in Gynaecology-Oncology NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow

Main area O&G Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow Contract 12 months (Fixed term - 12 months) Hours 40 hours per week (Full time) Job ref 418-M-OG-376-A

Site Luton & Dunstable University Hospital Town Luton Salary £54,121 - £69,976 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 06/10/:59

Job overview

This is a fixed term 12-month Senior Clinical Fellow post with special interest in Diagnostic Oncology and Robotic. The post holder will be expected to support our consultants in delivering comprehensive care to women who attend the department. The appointee will work closely with the existing Specialist Registrars and supporting Consultants to provide a full range of gynaecological services. It is anticipated that the candidate will provide a high standard gynaecological care and will be supported in pursuing advanced training if desired.

Main duties of the job

Key t asks of the Post:

• Gynaecologytheatre sessions.
• Specialistgynaecological clinics: Diagnostic Oncology, outpatient hysteroscopy and attend weekly gynaecology oncology MDT.
• The post holder will provide Senior Registrar level support to the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department.
• Attend ward & board rounds. The post holder may also be responsible for unaccompanied ward rounds.
• Work under the supervision of and be responsible to his/her respective consultant, or the on-call consultant and, ultimately the Clinical Director.
• Regular contribution to departmental teachings and meetings, Journal club.
• Undertake, exceptionally, to perform additional duties in occasional emergency and unforeseen circumstances.
• In case of difficulties of any kind, the post holder will seek the advice of the appropriate consultant but not expected to participate in any work beyond their level of expertise.
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, and carers
• When not directly supervised, Consultant advice and cover is always available. In case of difficulties of any kind, the post holder will seek the advice of the appropriate consultant.
• So far as is consistent with the proper discharge of the above duties, the appointee undertakes to deputise from time to time for absent colleagues.
• The appointee undertakes, exceptionally, to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.

Working for our organisation

Our Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The appointments will be subject to full Occupational Health Clearance and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the successful candidates prior to commencement.

The appointee will have Full UK General Medical at the time of application. Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advert closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.

Person specification

• Full GMC registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences)
• Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
• Evidence of achievement of ST1/CT1 competences in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at time of application and likelihood of achieving ST2/CT2 competences in Obstetrics and Gynaecology by the start date of the post

Personal Skills

• Ability to co-operate in a democratic team environment
• Problem solving & decision making: capacity to use logical /lateral thinking to solve problems & make decisions
• Flexible approach to work: able to adapt and work with employers to deliver improved patient care
• Equality and diversity: promotes equality and values diversity
• Able to adapt to work with employers to deliver
• Leadership skills: experience in leadership
• Demonstrates skills needed for effective delegation within the team: 360 feedback

Personnel Circumstances

• Fit to undertake the role with satisfactory occupational health clearance
• Satisfactory DBS clearance

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• MRCOG part 1, 2
• Additional relevant clinical experience
• Advanced Training in Gynaecology surgery / ATSM / post CCT

Clinical Skills

• Excellent all round experience of DGH work
• Minimum of 3 years experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• Competent to perform instrumental delivery and uncomplicated LSCS & ERPC
• Ability to work independently, but aware of own limitations

Commitment to Clinical Governance/Improving quality of patient care

• Clinical governance: Able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance
• Audit: evidence of active participation in audit
• Teaching: evidence of interest and experience in medical student and junior doctor teaching
• Research: understanding of the principles of research
• Research skills: Demonstrates understanding of the principles of research, evidence of relevant academic and research achievements
• Teaching: Publications and Presentations

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.