Job overview
The Senior Clinical Fellow will work under the supervision of the Consultants in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and will:
1. Provide Registrar level support to the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department.
2. Participate in the 1:18 ST3+ rota, including on call
3. Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and carers.
4. When not directly supervised, Consultant advice and cover is always available. In case of difficulties of any kind, the post holder will seek the advice of the appropriate consultant.
5. So far as is consistent with the proper discharge of the above duties, the appointee undertakes to deputise from time to time for absent colleagues.
Main duties of the job
Key tasks of the Post:
6. This post is 12 months fixed term
7. The post holder will provide Registrar level support to the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department.
8. The appointed applicant will participate in the 1:18 ST3+ rota, including on call
9. Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and carers.
10. When not directly supervised, Consultant advice and cover is always available. In case of difficulties of any kind, the post holder will seek the advice of the appropriate consultant.
11. So far as is consistent with the proper discharge of the above duties, the appointee undertakes to deputise from time to time for absent colleagues.
12. The appointee undertakes, exceptionally, to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
Working for our organisation
Our Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The appointments will be subject to full Occupational Health Clearance and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the successful candidates prior to commencement.
The appointee will have Full UK General Medical at the time of application. Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advert closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
If you have not received correspondence inviting you for interview within 28 days of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Person specification
Eligibility
Essential criteria
13. Full GMC registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences)
14. Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
15. Evidence of achievement of ST1/CT1 competences in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at time of application and likelihood of achieving ST2/CT2 competences in Obstetrics and Gynaecology by the start date of the post
Personal Skills
Essential criteria
16. Ability to co-operate in a democratic team environment
17. Problem solving & decision making: capacity to use logical /lateral thinking to solve problems & make decisions
18. Flexible approach to work: able to adapt and work with employers to deliver improved patient care
19. Equality and diversity: promotes equality and values diversity
Desirable criteria
20. Able to adapt to work with employers to deliver
21. Leadership skills: experience in leadership
22. Demonstrates skills needed for effective delegation within the team: 360 feedback
Personnel Circumstances
Essential criteria
23. Fit to undertake the role with satisfactory occupational health clearance
24. Satisfactory DBS clearance
Qualifications
Essential criteria
25. MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
26. MRCOG part 1, 2
27. Relevant post graduate qualification (MRCP, MRCS)
Desirable criteria
28. MRCOG part 3
29. Additional relevant clinical experience
Clinical Skills
Essential criteria
30. Excellent all round experience of DGH work
31. Minimum of 3 years experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
32. Competent to perform instrumental delivery and uncomplicated LSCS & ERPC
33. Ability to work independently, but aware of own limitations
Commitment to Clinical Governance/Improving quality of patient care
Essential criteria
34. Clinical governance: Able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance
35. Audit: evidence of active participation in audit
36. Teaching: evidence of interest and experience in medical student and junior doctor teaching
37. Research: understanding of the principles of research
Desirable criteria
38. Research skills: Demonstrates understanding of the principles of research, evidence of relevant academic and research achievements
39. Teaching: Publications and Presentations
40. Understanding CPD
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
If you have problems applying, contact
Address Luton & Dunstable Hospital NHS FT
Medical Workforce Department
Luton
Bedfordshire
LU4 0DZ
Telephone 01582 718222