Detailed job description and main responsibilities Team Support and Training: • Provide on-the-floor support to resident doctors, midwives, nurses. • Identify and escalate training needs observed during acute care and support the learning environment. • Ensuring compliance with statutory training and local training compliance e.g. Fetal Monitoring and PROMPT. • Work collaboratively with the Clinical Education supervisor for training needs. Strategic and Service Development: • Engage in and lead on audits, research and quality improvement projects. • Collate thematic service issues to develop service improvements. The appointee will be based at Luton & Dunstable University Hospital, but may be asked to work on the Bedford Hospital site when clinical demands requires it) and run gynaecology clinics, hysteroscopy clinics and labour wards. We are happy to supportthe appointee with special interest sessions. Person specification Qualification Essential criteria MRCOG or equivalent Appropriate ATSMs/SITMs in Advanced Labour ward practice or equivalent Desirable criteria A post graduate qualification MSc, MD, PhD ATSM (SITM) Benign Gynaecology ATSM Subfertility and reproductive medicine Registration Essential criteria Full GMC Registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences) Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register: • CCT (or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview) • CESR - portfolio pathway (must be on Specialist Register at time of applying) Clinical Experience Essential criteria Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision. Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology Comprehensive knowledge and experience in High Risk Obstetrics and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems Obstetrics & Gynaecological Surgery including minimal access surgery Desirable criteria High risk Obstetric care in a Tertiary Unit Experience of Maternal Medicine / Risk & Governance Clinical Effectiveness Essential criteria Understanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD Experience of guideline appraisal Participation in relevant local audits Ability to interpret and apply clinical research Desirable criteria Participation in relevant national audits Teaching Essential criteria Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students Desirable criteria Attended Teaching the Teachers or similar course Personal Skills Essential criteria Leadership Skills Flexible attitude, team player with good management skills Ability to co-operate in a democratic team environment Clinical Governance Essential criteria Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance. It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Employer certification / accreditation badges