Clinical Fellow Global Womens Health - Leeds, United Kingdom - Leeds Teaching Hospitals

    Leeds Teaching Hospitals
    Leeds Teaching Hospitals Leeds, United Kingdom

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    JobTitle: ST3+ (or equivalent) Clinical Fellow - Global Womens Health

    Specialty/Department:Obstetrics & Gynaecology

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

    Duration:12 months fixed term with possibility for extension

    Anexciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic doctor to join the currentObstetrics and Gynaecology team as a clinical fellow in global womens healthat Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The service is delivered through four sites:St James University Hospital (SJUH), Leeds General Infirmary (LGI), WharfdaleGeneral Hospital and Seacroft Hospital.

    Thisis a non-training post, however, it allows the post holder, includingapplicants who already hold CCT, to gain experience that will help to securefuture posts and help deliver global health projects that the department isinvolved with.

    Almostall the sub-specialities in Obstetrics and Gynaecology are provided for at ourcentre.

    Main duties of the job

    Thepost holder will contribute to the Obstetrics and Gynaecology inpatient andoutpatient services as well as being part of the second on call rota with an onall frequency of 1 in 8. The post holder will predominantly work at the SJUHand LGI sites. Duties will involve but will not be limited to working on thelabour ward, reviewing obstetric and gynaecology (including early pregnancy)emergencies and looking after antenatal, postnatal and gynaecology inpatientsas well as attending antenatal and gynaecology clinics. There will beopportunities to develop special interests in one of the following areas:

    Gynaecology postgraduate trainingincluding simulation

    Maternal medicine

    Placenta accreta spectrum service

    Colposcopy

    Cancer diagnostics

    About us

    Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to ourprocess of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to newroles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reservethe right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. Ifyou do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle,please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the namedcontact if you have any questions.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Clinicalduties

    Thepost holder will contribute to the Obstetrics and Gynaecology inpatient andoutpatient services as well as being part of the second on call rota with an onall frequency of 1 in 8. The post holder will predominantly work at the SJUHand LGI sites. Duties will involve but will not be limited to working on thelabour ward, reviewing obstetric and gynaecology (including early pregnancy)emergencies and looking after antenatal, postnatal and gynaecology inpatientsas well as attending antenatal and gynaecology clinics. There will beopportunities to develop special interests in one of the following areas:

    Gynaecology postgraduate trainingincluding simulation

    Maternal medicine

    Placenta accreta spectrum service

    Colposcopy

    Cancer diagnostics

    Teaching

    Thepost holder will be encouraged to undertake audit, and to partake inundergraduate and peer-led postgraduate teaching as required. In addition, they will support a remoteteaching programme taking place in Uganda and assist with laparoscopicsimulation training.

    Thereis a well-developed departmental postgraduate programme that includeseducational meetings and monthly quality perinatal morbidity and mortality,audit and human factors teaching that the successful applicant will be expectedto take an active part in.

    Globalwomens health

    Oneday a week when not on call should be dedicated to global womens healthwork. There are strong departmentallinks with Uganda and a key role is to support the current partnership betweenWest Yorkshire and Harrogate Local Maternity and Neonatal System (LMNS) and theKampala Metropolitan LMNS including the implementation of a THET fundedobstetric skills training programme in the Kampala Metropolitan LMNS. Whilst there is no funding included fortravel to Uganda, we would be supportive of the postholder applying for fundingto travel and taking leave to travel to Uganda in with college tutor agreementat a mutually suitable time.

    Please see attached for full job description andpersonal specification

    Person Specification

    Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills

    Essential

  • Have completed their post-graduate training at least to a level of an ST2 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
  • Applicants must meet professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice).

    • 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
  • Postgraduate qualifications in medical education or international health

    • 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
  • Evidence of commitment to promoting and improving global womens health
  • Evidence of cultural sensitivity and teamworking in non-UK settings
  • Demonstrable interest in, and understanding of, the challenges facing women in low resource settings including major causes of mortality

    • Desirable

  • Demonstrable experience of working in a low resource setting in a clinical, research or educational capacity

    • Additional Requirements

    Essential

  • Demonstrates probity (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality)
  • Demonstrable interest in, and understanding of, a career in obstetrics and gynaecology as practiced in the UK
  • Understands, respects and demonstrates the values of the NHS ( everyone counts; improving lives; commitment to quality of care; respect and dignity; working together for patients; compassion)
  • Commitment to personal and professional development

    • Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills

    Essential

  • 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.
  • 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
  • Experience of active involvement in clinical quality improvement measures (clear description, outcomes and appropriate experience for level of application).
  • 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.

    • Desirable

  • Shows aptitude for practical skills, 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
  • Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
  • Experience of developing proposals
  • Evidence of interest in, and experience of teaching including online teaching
  • Evidence of feedback for teaching
  • Instructor status (or a recommendation for instructor status) in an advanced life support course (ALS, ATLS, EPLS, APLS) or equivalent course
  • Evidence of involvement in management commensurate with experience