Senior Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics

Job overview

Clinical duties will involve supporting the established on call rotas across the 3 sites in Leicester.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the fellow in Obstetric Anaesthesia include:

• Providing labour analgesia epidural service for the patients in Maternity
• Providing regional/general anaesthesia for the patients on labour ward going to theatre (including for Cat 1 Caesarean Sections)
• Participating in daily ward rounds, pre-assessments and HDU care (when needed) for the patients on Labour Ward
• Participating in 1:8 rota out of hrs service (including nights and weekend days) providing care for the patients on Labour Ward
• Providing anaesthesia for the patients on the elective Caesarean Section list under Consultant supervision
• Participating in the follow ups of any maternity patient who had anaesthetic in theatre or epidural for labour analgesia

Working for our organisation

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Education –

Opportunities, depending on experience, to deliver teaching and educational events covering all levels of training from non-clinical to being part of the faculty delivering national educational events.

Support will be given for those pursuing postgraduate educational qualifications.

The successful applicant will be working with the departmental audit leads to assist completion of projects and conduct audits required for departmental accreditation

Anaesthesia –

The post holder will have the opportunity to further develop their clinical interest and be expected to be involved in departmental meetings and events.

There are opportunities to be involved in anaesthetic audit and research.

Intensive care –

The post holder would be part of the intensive care team and be expected to be involved in audit and research currently being conducted by the intensive care units.

Obstetric Anaesthia-

The post holder will have the opportunity to work within one of the busiest maternity units in the county; the department is actively involved in research and innovative care in this speciality.

Perioperative medicine –

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to be involved and help develop all aspects of perioperative care, including pre-operative optimisation, CPET testing, morbidity and mortality scoring, high risk clinics and virtual assessments.

Person specification

training and experience

• Full GMC registration
• • Initial Assessment of Competence certificate
• • Primary FRCA or equivalent

• • Final FRCA SOE/OSCE
• • Higher qualifications in Medical Education

1. Teaching

• Evidence of teaching at an undergraduate or post graduate level

• Certification Course/Diploma/Masters in Medical Education

1. Research

• Understanding of research methodology

• Medical publications or a background of research activity
• • Higher research degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
• • GCP certification

1. Management

• Understanding of the NHS, its strategy and current issues

• Management training

1. Communication skills

• Clear, fluent and articulate in verbal and written presentation

• Leadership skills

Additional Information

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

COVID 19 Risk Assessment

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid Vaccination Status

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.