ST3Obstetrics & GynaecologyPermanentTraining post

Clinical Fellow ST3-5 in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

CQC: Good

Gorleston

Salary

£65,048 – £65,048

Training post

Yes

Trust type

Teaching

Posted

6 days ago

About the role

This is a maternity cover until February 2027 Applications are invited to apply for a Clinical Fellow in our friendly and supportive team in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the James Paget University Hospital. This modern District General Hospital has approx. 500 beds and is situated in a coastal holiday area of East Anglia. It serves a population of 250,000 that increases considerably in the summer months. Our Consultant team has recently been expanded and we are recruiting into one additional Senior Clinical Fellow post to increase our Tier 2 team to 10. This additional role will ensure we have appropriate cover for the rota commitments and also, to improve the level of support our Tier 2 team are able to provide for the clinical work within the service. Applicants will be responsible for clinical and administrative roles within Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Additionally, the post holder will take part in the on-call/out of hours rota (1:10) in line with the requirements of the department. There will be involvement in a regular teaching programme and opportunities for career progression.

Clinical Fellow ST3-5 in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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The overall responsibility of day to day ward routines Close supervision of the work of the first on-call trainee Ante-natal and gynaecological outpatient clinics Theatre duties Training of Specialty Trainees and Medical Students The postholder will be required to oversee the management of the inpatient ward routines, the admission and discharge of all patients admitted to the unit in consultation with the consultant concerned, together with the ward Specialty Trainee's and all other health professionals. The post-holder will attend three consultant clinics per week and will be expected to participate in case presentations and departmental audits. The postholder may be required to undertake operating lists indirectly supervised commensurate with the postholder's capabilities and patient safety.

The Obstetric and Gynaecology Service has a friendly and supportive team of Consultants, Medical Staff, Midwives, Nursing and Allied Health Professionals supporting around 1,800 births a year across the Great Yarmouth and Waveney area. The hospital is situated in Gorleston, 200 metres from the beach and picturesque countryside, on the Norfolk/Suffolk border close to the towns of Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft and within commuting distance from several small villages with affordable housing and local amenities. Residents enjoy a good quality of life with easy access to the Norfolk Broads and unspoilt coastline with opportunities for wildlife, walking, cycling and sailing. The historic city of Norwich is only 20 miles with excellent schools, rail links to London and an international airport, for easy access to the Continent and beyond. Our Trust is also on the path towards developing a new hospital over the coming years, working closely with the Department of Health and Care to deliver a modern, innovative health and care campus on our current site as part of the national New Hospital Programme.

Person specification

Essential

MBBS or equivalent
Full GMC registration
ALS,ALERT or Equivalent
Successful completion of Part 1 MRCOG at time of application
Evidence of achievement of competencies of ST3 and above
Ability to prioritise clinical needs with awareness of own limitations and the ability to know when to consult senior advice.
Demonstrate understanding of the principles of audit and research
Ability to provide complete details of employment history

Desirable

Other relevant degrees or diplomas
Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements , e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
Evidence of interest and experience in teaching