Locally Employed Doctor (ST3+) - Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Job summary

The doctors are part of a team who are assigned to Obstetrics and Gynaecology to support the rota providing 24/7 cover to Obstetrics and Gynaecology emergency admissions and inpatients. The successful candidate will be supported by a named educational supervisor.

At the ST3-5 level the post-holder will be expected to have completed competences in line with RCOG recommended competences for ST1&2 and to have completed MRCOG Part 1. AT ST6-7 level the post-holder will be expected to have completed competences in line with the RCOG recommended competes to complete ST1-5 and MRCOG Part 3. The successful candidate will take part in an emergency on-call rota and routine elective work in both Obstetrics and Gynaecology. This will include Caesarean Section lists, Gynaecology theatre lists, administrative tasks and general and specialist outpatient clinics.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

*Work with a named consultant, who will act as a mentor and will be available to perform appraisals, provide support and advice.

*Attend weekly meeting to discuss CTG's and interesting cases for learning.

*Attend monthly audit meetings and trainees are encouraged to undertake audit projects.

*Attend the monthly mortality, morbidity, audit and governance meetings.

*Attend Postgraduate Education meetings.

*Be actively involved on quality improvement, research and teaching projects to enhance surgical portfolio.

*Be able to liaise with Consultant, other junior doctors, Nurses, Midwives, patient, relatives, administrative staff and other senior medical staff

*Be able to eventually supervise/ support more junior members of the team.

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.

Job description

Please see attached Job Description for more details about this post or contact the named consultant for a discussion about the role. 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full registration with the GMC with licence to practice.

Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice

Eligibility to live and work in the UK

Medical Degree from a recognised University

Experience

Essential

*A minimum of 4 years full time post graduate training (its equivalent gained on a part time basis) or equivalent experience and competencies.

Ability to work in a team.

Good interpersonal skills.

Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English and ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, carers and other health professionals.

Participation in teaching activities

Knowledge of clinical research

Commitment to continuing personal development and medical education

Computer Skills

Criminal Records Disclosure check at enhanced level

Full registration with the GMC with licence to practice.

Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice

Eligibility to live and work in the UK

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship