Maternal Medicine Clinical Fellow (ST4+)

Job summary

This a full time post for 12 months.

Applications are invited for a Maternal Medicine Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The post will be based at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, although you will be expected to work at any of the Trust's sites.

Main duties of the job

The post is suited to a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual with a genuine interest in developing their skills and knowledge in Maternal Medicine. The role can be adapted to suit the level of expertise of the applicant, and is well suited to someone who is early in their registrar career or in the later stages, including post CCT

This post involves working a full Obstetrics and Gynaecology on call (1:9).

A candidate who is unable for personal reasons to undertake the duties of a whole-time post will receive equal consideration. If such a candidate is appointed the job content will be modified as appropriate in consultation with consultant colleagues and local management.

We welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. Additionally, people with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post. The Trust operates job share and flexible working.

The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust are now working in partnership as the Norfolk and Waveney University Hospitals Group.

Please see attached Job description for full details.

About us

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of acute clinical services through the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (1,000 beds) and Cromer and District Hospital, including more specialist services such as oncology and radiotherapy, neonatology, orthopaedics, plastic surgery, ophthalmology, rheumatology, paediatric medicine and surgery.

Our staff of over 7,000 treat more than one million patients; people from Norfolk, neighbouring counties and further afield. Our patients are referred to us by around 100 local GP practices but also from other acute hospitals and primary care trusts around the country.

As a university teaching hospital, we have developed our research and development strategy in partnership with the University of East Anglia.

We also work closely with our partners on the Norwich Research Park and Norwich Radiology Academy to take forward our ambitious targets for research and development.

Our vision is to 'provide every patient with the care we want for those we love the most', Our PRIDE values support our vision and guide the behaviour of everything we do.

We wish to recruit people who share our values and want to be part of our vision to provide every patient with the care we want for those we love the most

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Job Description link for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration with the GMC and with Licence to Practise
• Basic medical qualification (MB BS or equivalent)
• MRCOG or equivalent
• PLAB or equivalent

Desirable

• CCT in Obstetrics and Gynaecology or equivalent

Clinical Training and Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a Obstetrics and Gynaecology post for at least 3 years, including at least one year at registrar (tier 2) level

Desirable

• Tier 3 (ST6-7) level experience

Ability

Essential

• Exhibits and has references acknowledging ability and skills commensurate with experience stated above and with career goals, and should include experiencing in dealing with specific maternal medicine situations
• References must demonstrate training progress.
• Communication skills - to be clear, fluent and articulate in communication in English.

Knowledge

Essential

• Exhibits and has references confirming progressive acquisition of knowledge specific to career goals.
• Understands the importance of risk management, the audit cycle, and continuing education.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Is willing, able and has the skill to collate and record information and communicate in writing with other professionals.
• Exhibits good time management and diligence, i.e. answers bleep and arrives for duties promptly, helps colleagues

Desirable

• Stated career intention

Relationships

Essential

• Able to work effectively with colleagues and members of the health team.
• Must be able to work as part of a team.
• Able to form a caring and communicative relationship with the patient.

Desirable

• Formal managerial experience, such as rota co-ordinator.

Other : Research & Publications Teaching Presentations Audit IT Skills

Essential

• Is able to work without direct supervision, but also clearly knows when it is appropriate to seek help.
• Research presentations and publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Desirable

• Research experience as Principle Investigator (PI)

Other Health clearance Hepatitis B General Fitness

Essential

• Satisfactory pre-employment health screening and clearance of Hepatitis B status.
• Police Clearance