Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Job overview

The department is seeking to appoint a Clinical Fellow  for Service and specialised training, ST 6-7 equivalent. This post is to commence as soon as possible and will be for a period of 6 months.

Please note the job description as attached, is a proposed job description, with areas of potential sub-specialty focus/additional training detailed in the job summary, however this is not an exhaustive list.

Main duties of the job

Hours of work are full time with on call commitments on the ST6-7 rota of 1 in 10 with banding 1B. The expected duties will be appropriate to the grade, including clinics, operating sessions and ward rounds; with special interest sessions if the rota permits.  A delivery suite duty is 3rd on-call, depending on experience and rota availability.  The Trust provides 108 hours of consultant presence on Delivery Suite, hence there is ample opportunity for direct supervision and training on Delivery Suite.

The successful candidate will be expected to be aware of local guidelines, policies and procedures and to comply with the Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions of the Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This Job Outline highlights the main areas of responsibility for the post and is not exhaustive. It is expected that in line with the development of the Trust, additional responsibilities that are commensurate to the role will be added to this role outline to reflect the changing environment of the Trust as an NHS organisation.

The appointee will work in conjunction with other junior medical staff contributing to the obstetrics and gynaecology services.  The Trust employs 7 ST1-2s and 7 VTS ST 1-2s, all of which contribute equally to the ST 1-2 tier of the rota at 1:14.  The middle grade rota operates on a 2-tier system of ST 3-5 (1:10 rota, band 1b) and ST 6-7 (1:10 rota, band 1b).

The expected duties will be appropriate to the grade and under direct supervision of the consultant responsible including clinics, operating sessions and ward rounds.  The daily commitment will vary according to team/consultant responsibilities.  A delivery suite duty is 3rd on-call, depending on experience and rota availability.  The Trust provides 108 hours of consultant presence on Delivery Suite, hence there is ample opportunity for direct supervision and training on Delivery Suite.

An active role in teaching is encouraged.  Clinical administration, including review of results, discharge letters etc., and shared responsibility for in-patient care will be expected.

Annual and study leave must be arranged at least 6 weeks in advance.  The post includes prospective cover for annual and study leave of colleagues