Job Responsibilities
* Multidisciplinary team work.
* Participate in out‑of‑hours junior doctor cover on a 1:11 rota compliant with the European Working Time Directive.
* Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in your charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care under the direction of senior clinical staff.
* Contribute to undergraduate/post‑graduate and continuing medical education activity.
* Provide cover for colleagues’ periods of leave in accordance with Trust policy arrangements.
* Participate in clinical audits.
* Provide evidence‑based care for patients in a multidisciplinary setting.
* Render suitable duties in cases of emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
Clinical Duties
* Be part of the Obstetrics & Gynaecology Team at the Great Western Hospital.
* Participate in supervised Consultant‑led new and follow‑up outpatient clinics.
* Provide in‑patient services to patients in Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
* Participate in MDT meetings on a weekly basis.
* Participate in the on‑call rota (including out‑of‑hours) on a 1:11 rota.
* Engage in clinical audits.
* Contribute to undergraduate/post‑graduate and continuing medical education activity.
* Render suitable duties in cases of emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
Eligibility & Requirements
* Current right to work in the UK, subject to verification.
* Qualification satisfies the eligibility sponsorship criteria.
From 4 April 2024, UK immigration policy changes have increased minimum salary levels for skilled workers.
Additional Information
• Certificates of Sponsorship – Applications from job seekers who require a skilled worker visa are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications, subject to eligibility of the role for a skilled worker visa and salary requirements. Not all roles in the Trust are eligible for sponsorship.
• DBS Check – Candidates are responsible for covering the cost of their own DBS check if required: £21.50 for a Standard DBS check, recoverable from the first pay, or £49.50 for an Enhanced DBS check, recoverable over the initial two pay periods. Payment for DBS checks for bank posts must be settled prior to commencement; apprentices are exempt from DBS payment.
• Flexible Working – We are committed to supporting staff in achieving a healthy work‑life balance through flexible work arrangements. Upon joining the Trust, you have the right to request flexible working, with an unlimited number of requests allowed.
Employer Information
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a unique organisation, serving as the sole integrated provider in the Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon, and Wiltshire system. Our scope extends beyond boundaries as we oversee adult community services in Swindon and provide acute care from the Great Western Hospital.
Our 5,500 staff have 1.2 million patient contacts a year, with 13,000 operations carried out in our theatres, around 4,000 babies born, and over 100,000 emergency attendances per year. Those numbers only tell part of our story about what an exciting time it is to join Great Western Hospitals.
We cultivate a culture that fosters our ambitions, prioritising equality, diversity, inclusion, wellbeing, and leadership. We aim to create an environment where every member of our team can truly thrive.
Equalities, Diversity & EEO
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer; all applicants who have a disability can opt to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme, which means that, providing they meet the minimum essential criteria for the post, they will be offered an interview.
We are proudly accredited as a Veteran Aware organisation and have signed The Armed Forces Covenant.
Application Notes
Previous applicants do not need to apply again.
Thank you for expressing interest in this role. For further employer guidance, please review the attached supplementary applicant information.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence programmes are used, the application may be rejected. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications if they need it for the purposes of any declared disability.
If we receive a high volume of applications, we may close the advert before the published closing date. We encourage applicants to submit applications as soon as possible.
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