Clinical Fellow ST3+ Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend.

We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation determined to provide the best health care services for our local population and working in the best interests of the people we serve.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, applications are invited for 2 x fixed term posts ST3 + level for the post of Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology to commence as soon as possible at Basildon Hospital.

Situated in the South East of England, Basildon Hospital is ideally placed offering easy access to the Channel Tunnel, London and the national motorway network via M25.

The Trust has an ongoing commitment to first class service delivery, innovative long-term initiatives and has University Hospital Teaching Status with University College London.

You will take part in the general functioning of the Directorate which will include attendance at the various clinics within the hospital, labour ward, ward rounds and operating sessions.

There will also be support to develop a special interest which could be EPAU management, Colposcopy, Sub Fertility, Maternity Assessment management/Obstetric Ultrasound, Urogyneacology and Minimal access surgery.

This Department is committed to support the successful candidate to the Specialist Registrar through article 14 and support the completion of relevant ATSM's.

• You will be expected to show qualities of leadership but also to know their limitations and call for help and advice appropriately
• ST3 level doctor will be expected to gain the necessary competencies by rotating through the region in order to gain the relevant experience
• Liaise between Midwives, nurses, other junior doctors, patients, relatives and senior medical staff
• Attend to the day to day management of day case, out-patient and in-patients
• Attend and participate in ward rounds and operating theatre sessions as timetabled
• Attend general and specialist out-patient, diagnostic and pre-assessment clinics
• Teach medical students as directed
• Supervise, monitor and assist the F2 doctors & ST1-2 in post take ward rounds as part of the rostered emergency work
• To keep up-to date with all administrative duties including letters, results and discharge summaries as required
• Study for higher examinations and maintain continued professional development
• Undertake and assist in audit projects at various times throughout the rotations
• Attend weekly educational and multidisciplinary sessions

Working for our organisation

We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation working in the best interests of the people we serve.

With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full details of this interesting post, please see attached job description, but duties include:

• The doctor will be expected to show qualities of leadership but also to know their limitations and call for help and advice appropriately
• Trainees will also begin to work independently
• ST3 level doctor will be expected to gain the necessary competencies by rotating through the region in order to gain the relevant experience
• Liaise between Midwives, nurses, other junior doctors, patients, relatives and senior medical staff
• Attend to the day to day management of day case, out-patient and in-patients

Rota

Doctors will work a rolling 16 week rota comprises of 1 in 4 weekend plus 1 week of nights (ward/clinic/theatre sessions)

Banding: 1A 50%

Person specification

Qualifications

• MBBS or Equivalent

• MRCOG Part 1 and MRCOG

Experience

• Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
• Evidence of achievement of ST1 and ST2 competencies in this specialty

Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold.