Job overview
There is an exciting opportunity to consider a Second on call tier, Trust Grade Post in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the South Tees NHS Foundation Trust.
This is suitable for a resident doctor with a future career aspiration in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
There are TWO vacancies for full-time posts.
The clinical role and responsibility will be at the first on-call tier level in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, with an on-call commitment and frequency of 1 in 9.
This will include attending outpatient clinics, antenatal and gynaecology wards, reviewing patients in outlier wards, maternity triage, antenatal and postnatal care, and contributing to the management of acute emergencies in obstetrics and gynaecology.
Main duties of the job
Core Functions:
Key Results and deliverables:
1)Contribute to the clinical rota in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, at first on- call tier level.
2)Attend outpatient clinics, ward review, and maternity triage.
3)Attend and contribute towards clinical care, on call as per 1 in 9 frequency, LTFT 60%
4)Ensure consistent engagement with the Horus e-portfolio and accrue work-based assessments to demonstrate clinical knowledge and skills.
5)Comply with mandatory training and CNST/CQC requirements.
6)Comply with patient safety requirements as set by the Trust.
Clinical Responsibilities
·Provide first on call clinical cover for inpatient care
·Directly participate in outpatient clinics
·Participate in theatres
·Contribute to clinical work as per the rolling rota in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Working for our organisation
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest foundation trusts in England and provides a wide range of services across different specialities, including a motivated, forward thinking, obstetrics, and gynaecology team, with more than thirty-five consultants working across different subspecialities.
The James Cook University hospital is one of Europes most modern hospitals, The James Cook University site is the largest of its type and has a wide range of specialities. This hospital was opened in October 2003 and has a capacity of 1,007 beds. Based on the original site of South Cleveland Hospital, all acute and elective medical and surgical specialties are accommodated. Tertiary services, in addition to cardiology and cardiac surgery, include renal medicine/haemodialysis, neurosurgery, vascular surgery and the regional spinal injuries unit.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further details regarding this post please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential criteria
1. Clinical knowledge at the level of ST5
2. Able to demonstrate an appropriate level of clinical knowledge and the enthusiasm to promote evidence-based practice
Desirable criteria
3. Demonstrable evidence of clinical responsibilities
Qualifications
Essential criteria
4. Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
5. Primary medical qualification recognised by the GMC
6. Mrcog Part 2
7. UK/ NHS experience
Desirable criteria
8. MRCOG Part 3
9. Evidence of distinction at university
Experience
Essential criteria
10. Evidence of distinction at university
11. Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project or research project
Desirable criteria
12. Completed a quality improvement project
13. Evidence of teaching skills
Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)
It is now the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. We welcome applications from the Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Network; LGBT+ Network; Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions Network, Faith Network, Childless not by Choice Network and the Menopause Support Group.
As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.
If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at
Right to Work in the UK
The Trust welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the criteria for the role. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Work in the UK - (.
Please provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Your current immigration status will not be considered as part of the shortlisting or interview process.
Please note that not everyone needs a Skilled Worker visa. If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead.
We are able to offer sponsorship for a Health and Care Worker or Skilled Worker visa, subject to candidate and position eligibility. Please review the job eligibility guidance for skilled workers here: Skilled Worker visa: Your job - ( and for the Health and Care Worker visa here: Skilled Worker visa: eligible healthcare and education jobs - (
Please note: if the job you are applying for does not meet the eligibility criteria above, we will be unable to offer you sponsorship and you will need to explore whether you may be eligible to apply for an alternative immigration route which will secure your right to work in the UK before you apply. If you are in the UK already on a visa, please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
The Trust encourages and supports all applicants to be fully vaccinated against both COVID19 and influenza.
Please be aware, there are occasions where some vacancies may close prior to the closing date advertised. This will only happen where sufficient applications are received AND will be made evident on the job advert.
Please note if you are successfully shortlisted, we will contact you via the email address that you have applied from so please ensure you check your emails regularly.
Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust currently on the Redeployment Register, who meet the essential criteria for this post, will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to all other applicants.