ST3+ (or equivalent) Clinical Fellow with Interest in Endometriosis

Specialty/Department: Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Location: Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Duration: 6 months + with possibility of extension to 2 years

Applicants are invited for Senior Clinical Fellow (ST3+ equivalent) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a friendly, dynamic, large, teaching acute hospital trust. Posts are available now and for 6 months fixed term with a possibility of extension to 2 years.

The post holder will work at a level equivalent to that of a ST3+ trainee. Applicants must have completed Foundation competencies either as part of the UK Foundation programme or demonstrate equivalent training. Applicants should have experience at working at a ST3+ level for a minimum of 6 months ideally within the UK. Basic Life Support training is essential.

Candidates will require current and valid GMC registration.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic doctor to join the current Obstetrics and Gynaecology team as a clinical fellow at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The service is delivered through four sites: St James University Hospital (SJUH), Leeds General Infirmary (LGI), Wharfdale General Hospital and Seacroft Hospital.

This is a non-training post, however, it allows the post holder, including applicants who already hold CCT, to gain experience that will help to secure future posts.

The post holder will be an integral part of the service taking part direct clinical care, remote consultations, leading or assisting on the preparation of endometriosis MDT, pelvic pain MDT, and endometriosis clinics, theatre lists including robotics.

The post holder will also be encouraged to take part in research and audit projects in endometriosis and pelvic pain. Our department is research active and currently recruiting to NIHR portfolio and commercial studies in endometriosis

About us

Almost all the sub-specialities in Obstetrics and Gynaecology are provided for at our centre.

The LTHT Endometriosis Service is specially commissioned to deliver the endometriosis care to the patients of Leeds. It consists of a multidisciplinary team that is able to assess and treat women with all grades of endometriosis ranging from mild disease to the most severe form involving the bladder, bowel and thoracic endometriosis. We work in close collaboration with colorectal surgeons, urologists, thoracic and plastic surgeons.

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Job description
Job responsibilities

Job Title: ST3+ (or equivalent) Clinical Fellow with Interest in Endometriosis

Specialty/Department: Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Location: Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Duration: 6 months + with possibility of extension to 2 years

BACKGROUND TO THE POST

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic doctor to join the current Obstetrics and Gynaecology team as a clinical fellow at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The service is delivered through four sites: St James University Hospital (SJUH), Leeds General Infirmary (LGI), Wharfdale General Hospital and Seacroft Hospital.

This is a non-training post, however, it allows the post holder, including applicants who already hold CCT, to gain experience that will help to secure future posts.

Almost all the sub-specialities in Obstetrics and Gynaecology are provided for at our centre.

The LTHT Endometriosis Service is specially commissioned to deliver the endometriosis care to the patients of Leeds. It consists of a multidisciplinary team that is able to assess and treat women with all grades of endometriosis ranging from mild disease to the most severe form involving the bladder, bowel and thoracic endometriosis. We work in close collaboration with colorectal surgeons, urologists, thoracic and plastic surgeons.

The post holder will be an integral part of the service taking part direct clinical care, remote consultations, leading or assisting on the preparation of endometriosis MDT, pelvic pain MDT, and endometriosis clinics, theatre lists including robotics.

The post holder will also be encouraged to take part in research and audit projects in endometriosis and pelvic pain. Our department is research active and currently recruiting to NIHR portfolio and commercial studies in endometriosis

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Be able to provide complete details of their employment history
• Have evidence that their career progression is consistent with their personal circumstances
• Have evidence that their present level of achievement and performance is commensurate with the totality of their period of training
• Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
• Ability to prioritise clinical need
• Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
• Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient.
• Have completed their post-graduate training at least to a level of an ST3 specialty doctor or equivalent in obstetrics and gynaecology
• Possess or eligible to apply for GMC Registration
• Familiarity with UK health system and NHS
• Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs.
• Applicants must have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as assessed by the GMC

Desirable

• Shows aptitude for practical skills, e.g. manual dexterity
• Relevant experience in other specialties which would complement a post in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• At least 2 years experience working in the UK
• At least 1 year experience working at middle grade (ST3+) in UK
• Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
• Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
• Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice
• Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication, and capacity to adapt language to the situation, as appropriate
• Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach.
• Capacity to take in others perspectives and treat others with understanding sees patients as people
• Able to work in multi-professional teams and supervise junior medical staff
• Able to work in multi-professional teams and supervise junior medical staff
• Capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues
• Capacity to operate under pressure

Additional Requirements
Essential

• Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
• Evidence of interest in, and experience of, teaching
• Evidence of feedback for teaching
• Evidence of involvement in management commensurate with experience
• Demonstrates an understanding of NHS management and resources
• Evidence of effective multi-disciplinary team working and leadership, supported by multi- source feedback or other workplace-based assessments
• Demonstrates information technology skills
• Evidence of achievement outside medicine
• Evidence of organisational skills not necessarily in medicine, e.g. grant or bursary applications, organisation of a university club, sports section, etc.
• Evidence of altruistic behaviour, e.g. voluntary work

Qualifications
Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree qualification
• Completion of Foundation competencies or equivalent
• Basic Adult Life Support training within past 12/12
• MRCOG Part 1
• Competencies equivalent to ST3 training

Desirable

• MRCOG part 2 exam
• MRCOG part 3 exam
• Prizes / Distinctions
• Research / Additional academic publications

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