Specialist Registrar In Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Job overview
An exciting opportunity for a Specialist Registrar to join our friendly and supportive Obstetric and Gynaecology department at Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. We are a busy district hospital, working in collaboration with Kettering General Hospital to cater for a diverse population.
The position is for 12 months initially with the possibility to extend.
The medical team consist of 10 Obstetric Consultants & 9 Gynaecology Consultants, 17 St3+ Registrars & 13 Senior House Officers with a mix of Specialty trainees, GP Trainees & Foundation doctors.
You will be a Trust Grade Specialist Registrar, Level ST3-7 who is enthusiastic to develop their interest in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and be able to complete the relevant ATSM. You will be encouraged & supported to register for your RCOG ePortfolio.
Working under Consultant supervision you will work across the labour & post natal ward, maternity day unit, gynaecology ward, outpatient department & theatres. You will have exposure to diverse medical conditions, providing high quality treatment and care to patients.
Hours: Full time, circa 45 hours per week (rota dependant as some weeks you may work more or less hours as per job description)
We welcome shortlisted candidates to visit our department.
Main duties of the job
Your duties will be based at Northampton General Hospital (NGH). You are required to have an extensive working knowledge of the management of obstetric & gynaecological medical issues and emergencies.
Our team are flexible in approach and willing to make adaptions to suit the challenges presenting within an ever changing environment. The ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team is essential.
You will work alongside a dynamic team supporting the junior rota covering a variety of duties will cover all areas of the department including:
Labour ward, gynaecology theatres, caesarean section lists, inpatient ward rounds and emergency procedures & on-calls. You will have the opportunity to attend obstetric and gynaecology clinics for training purposes.
Working for our organisation
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Registrar Rota
You will participate in the 1:9 rota. Rota frequency and work pattern out of hours is reviewed on a regular basis. Changes may be necessary in future to adapt to changes in the department.
Teaching & Research
You will have access to teaching on Wed & Fri afternoons.
participate in teaching programmes directed at clinical students training junior doctors and in clinical examinations. This is an integral for every-day clinical activity. You will access teaching at HEEM on Wednesday or Friday afternoons.
You will be involved with the monthly morbidity & mortality teaching across obstetric & Gynaecology.
The postgraduate medical centre has a well-stocked library, a computer terminal for Medline searches and CD databases. The computer terminals are also available within the Department.
Clinical Governance
You will be involved with a range of clinical governance activities including:-
Clinical audit including completion of an audit cycle, is seen as a mandatory activity for all junior doctors, associate specialist & Consultants.
Morbidity and mortality reviews and meetings
Clinical effectiveness
Risk management
Quality improvement activities as required by the Trust, and external accrediting bodies. You will participate in the Audit & Quality & Improvement project.
What we offer
A full induction process, NHS Pension scheme, minimum of 27 days annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees), onsite creche facilities, annual appraisals, in house training, staff health and wellbeing programmes, onsite accommodation (subject to availability).
Person specification
Education, Training and Qualifications
Essential criteria- Completion of Medical Degree – MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
- MRCOG Part 1
- Previous FY2 obstetric and gynaecology experience
Knowledge and Experience
Desirable criteria- Experience of Audits and Publications
- Experience teaching & training junior medical staff, midwives & nurses
Leadership & Management Skills
Essential criteria- Communication skills
- Empathy, understanding and listening skills, patience & ability to work cooperatively with others
Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential criteria- Passionate & committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients & service users
- Have a commitment to continuing medical education & continuing professional development
- Able to work within Trust policies and procedures
At Northampton General Hospital we provide general acute services and hyper-acute stroke, vascular and renal services to people living in Northamptonshire. As well as this we are an accredited cancer centre and provide cancer services to a wider population of Northamptonshire and parts of Buckinghamshire.
We are proud to be the first hospital in the UK to have obtained Pathway to Excellence® designated accreditation from the American nurses credentialing centre (ANCC).
We celebrate staff achievements and value the importance of working as one big team. That’s why we talk about Team NGH. It’s all about working together to provide the best possible care for our patients and supporting each other to grow and develop our skills.We are driven to helping you to be the best you can be.
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Apply today and join the largest family in Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values:
- Compassion
- Respect
- Integrity
- Courageous
- Accountable
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