Trust Doctor ST3+ in Obstetrics & Gynaecology - Truro

Job overview

Applications are invited for post of Trust doctor (ST3 +) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, at the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro for 1 year fixed term.

The successful applicant will undertake clinical work to improve their knowledge and skills in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Currently, there are 20 Consultants in O&G covering all the subspecialties. The trust has had and is having ongoing investment into the Obstetric services allowing an enhanced provision of care to patients requiring Obstetric and Gynaecological needs.

The post holder will join the middle-grade rota working a 1 in 8 on call for O&G.

Applicants are required to be GMC registered

• Clinical and non-clinical work in the middle grade in Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
• Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of Obstetrics and Gynaecology patients.
• Active participation in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and Audit.
• Attend meetings as appropriate.
• Fulfil duties of weekly timetable including any out-of-hours responsibilities (where applicable).

Working for our organisation

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael’s Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• - Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Work health assessments
• Criminal record check standards
• Right to work checks

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• We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
• Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed

Person specification

Qualifications

• GMC Registration with a Full licence to practice
• MRCOG Part 2 and 3

• Further Surgical experience

Experience

• UK experience of O&G practice in the NHS
• Teaching medical students
• Experience in Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance

• Middle Grade Experience in O&G
• Special Interest

Thank you for your application if you have not received a reply within 21 days of the closing date you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please be aware that your application and related documents will be retained confidentially for a period of 12 months.

It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. To work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require a visa - we may be able to provide sponsorship, but this is not guaranteed.

Benefits include optional pension and life assurance and a dedicated Childcare Co-ordination Team

We are committed to ensuring our staff are developed, engaged and supported to work in different ways to support the ever-changing environment in which we operate.

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust is a non-smoking organisation.

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In submitting an application form, you authorise Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record Inter Authority

Royal Cornwall Hospital is an Equal Opportunities employer.