Applicants are invited for a post as Trust doctor/Clinical Fellow (ST3‑5 equivalent) in Obstetrics and in Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a friendly, dynamic, large, teaching acute hospital trust.
Applicants must have completed Foundation competencies either as part of the UK Foundation programme or have demonstrated equivalent training. Ideally applicants should have worked at a ST3+ level for at least one year within the UK. Basic Life Support training is essential and a current, valid GMC registration at the time of application is required.
Main duties of the job
The post is suitable for doctors wishing to gain clinical experience at a ST3+ level in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. It offers a wide range of experience in all areas of the specialty, supported by a Clinical Supervisor to meet career and educational goals.
The post holder will contribute to the obstetrics and gynaecology inpatient and outpatient services and participate in the second on‑call rota (frequency 1 in 10). They will predominantly work at the St James University Hospital (SJUH) and Leeds General Infirmary (LGI) sites, working on the labour ward, reviewing obstetric and gynaecological emergencies, caring for antenatal, postnatal and gynaecology inpatients and attending antenatal and gynaecology clinics. Opportunities to attend elective gynaecology and obstetric theatres and departmental teaching and quality improvement work are also available.
All clinical duties are supervised by a Consultant and performed as part of a multidisciplinary team, with emphasis on good communication skills.
About us
The gynaecology service is predominantly based at St James University Hospital (Chancellor Wing). Some elective gynaecology work, including clinics, day case and overnight theatre and hysteroscopy, takes place at Wharfdale hospital. The fertility service is based at Seacroft Hospital. The maternity service operates from St James University Hospital (≈4,500 deliveries per year) and Leeds General Infirmary (≈5,000 deliveries per year).
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work on the second on‑call (ST3+) rota and will be supervised by a Consultant. They will be expected to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, demonstrating good communication skills with all members of the team.
The weekly timetable will vary, including sessions in antenatal clinic, delivery suite, gynaecology outpatients, gynaecology theatre and the emergency gynaecology assessment unit. These sessions provide a diverse clinical experience and accommodate a rolling on‑call rota of long days and night shifts on the labour ward and gynaecology acute treatment unit. On‑call frequency is 1 in 10.
The post holder will always be resident in the hospital when on duty. Consultant Obstetricians are resident 08:30‑22:00 on weekdays and 08:30‑17:30 on weekends; Consultant Gynaecologists are resident 08:30‑17:00 on weekdays and conduct resident ward rounds on weekends. Both may remain resident beyond these times if required but are otherwise on call from home.
The post complies with the New Deal requirements and the European Working Time Directive.
Please see attached documents for full details.
Person Specification
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
* Completion of postgraduate training to at least the level of an ST3 specialty doctor in obstetrics and gynaecology (or equivalent)
* Valid GMC registration at the time of application
* Familiarity with the UK health system and NHS
* Fit to practise safely and aware of own training needs
* Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate for effective medical communication as assessed by the GMC
Desirable
* Shows aptitude for practical skills, e.g. manual dexterity
* Relevant experience in other specialties that complements a post in obstetrics and gynaecology
* At least two years experience working in the UK
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
* Application of sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
* Prioritisation of clinical need
* Maximisation of safety and minimisation of risk
* Recognition of and initial management of an acutely ill patient
* Understanding of research and awareness of ethical issues
* Understanding of basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence‑based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
* At least one year experience working at middle grade (ST3+) in the UK
* Competence at lower segment caesarean section and non‑rotational operative vaginal delivery
Desirable
* None specified
Additional Requirements
Essential
* Meet professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice)
Qualifications
Essential
* MBBS or equivalent medical degree
* Completion of Foundation competencies or equivalent
* Basic Adult Life Support training within the past 12 months
* MRCOG Part 1
* Competencies equivalent to ST3 training
Desirable
* MRCOG Part 2 exam
* MRCOG Part 3 exam
* Research or additional academic publications
Experience
Essential
* Provide complete details of employment history
* Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances
* Evidence that current level of achievement and performance is commensurate with the totality of training period
* Shows initiative, drive, enthusiasm (self‑starter, motivated, curious, initiative)
* Demonstrable interest in and understanding of a career in obstetrics and gynaecology as practiced in the UK
Desirable
* Extracurricular activities or achievements relevant to the specialty
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