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Job summary

Main area
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months
Hours
Full time - 40 hours per week (plus participation in an out of hours on call rota)
Job ref
320-MDR-6075170-SA-A
Employer
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Derby Hospital
Town
Derby
Salary
£63,152 per annum - plus out of hours enhancement
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
07/05/2024 23:59

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Senior Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services.  The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.

As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds.  All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.

The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities.

Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for; 

Job overview

We are looking to employ Senior Clinical Fellows on a 12 month fixed term contract to work within our busy Maternity and Gynaecology department at the Royal Derby Hospital.

Fellowships will be available with training opportunities in any of the following specialties : Foetal Medicine, Maternal Medicine, Urogynaecology, Reproductive medicine or Ambulatory Gynaecology. Please state the fellowship you would be looking to apply for within your supporting statement. 

Main duties of the job

The post holder will undertake clinical sessions with duties within all areas of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. When on call during the day time, the post holder will be included in the SpR on call rota covering Obstetrics & Gynaecology. The post holder will also participate in an emergency OOHs shift rota. It is anticipated that the post holder will work flexibly within the department with exposure to different sub-specialties.

Working for our organisation

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

  • Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
  • On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
  • A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car scheme

Key Facts about our Trust:

  • We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
  • We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
  • An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
  • Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
  • Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
  • We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
  • We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This is a whole time Trust appointment initially for 12 months, with the possibility of an extension for a second year.  It is ideally suited for a senior trainee in Obstetrics & Gynaecology.

Applicants must possess MRCOG part I, Specialty Registrar Year 3 or above (or equivalent) experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology & be able to provide evidence of a Personal Development Plan & Log Book.

The post does not carry a National Training Number (NTN), therefore applicants with an NTN should negotiate with their Training Programme Director for out-of-training experience

The post holder will be expected to supervise & train postgraduate junior medical staff & participate in various teaching programmes for postgraduate students.

Clinical Responsibilities

The post holder will undertake clinical sessions with duties within all areas of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. When on call during the day time, the post holder will be included in the SpR on call rota covering Obstetrics & Gynaecology. The post holder will also participate in an emergency OOHs shift rota.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • MBBS (or recognised equivalent)
  • Full GMC registration with a licence to practice at time of application
  • MRCOG part 1 or appropriate specialist qualification
  • CTG training
  • Basic surgical skills training
Desirable criteria
  • MRCOG Pt2
  • BSCCP accreditation or equivalent

Clinical Experience

Essential criteria
  • Completion of a foundation programme or written evidence of equivalent foundation competencies
  • Previous experience of working in the NHS or equivalent
  • Evidence of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Satisfies the RCOG curriculum matrix for ST3 or above in Obs & Gynae
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working on a middle grade rota in the NHS

Teaching Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of supervising juniors

Personal Qualities

Desirable criteria
  • Experience of statistical analysis
  • Experience of laboratory work

Research

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of participation/presentation in audit and research
Desirable criteria
  • Higher/other degrees MB, PhD
  • Peer reviewed publications
  • Academic poster presentations
  • Evidence of supporting junior trainees through projects

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStep into healthArmed Forces CovenantNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024

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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Janet Ashworth
Job title
Consultant in Fetal and Maternal Medicine
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01332 785386
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