About this role
Job summary
The Cheshire and Mersey Local Maternity System (LMS) is delighted to announce an exciting Clinical Fellowship in association with the Liverpool Women's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
The Fellowship is a full-time management/preterm network development post under the supervision of Dr Jemma Egan, Clinical Lead for the C&M Preterm Birth Network. It includes a clinical component. Clinical supervision will be the responsibility of the RCOG College Tutors Dr Emily Fairclough/ Dr Ben Choo who will allocate a clinical educational supervisor.
Duration of the post: full-time 1-year fixed term from start date
Main duties of the job
The network development component of this post comprises liaising with clinical leads and preterm birth teams in the local units in Cheshire and Mersey to reduce variation and improve outcomes for women at risk of preterm birth. The key roles and outputs will include but not limited to:
Time dedicated to liaison with local teams, the LMNS and NW Neonatal Operational Delivery Network supporting the collation of outcomes across C&M
work with the LMNS team to develop and support the LMS Preterm Birth network meetings and MDT
Work with the C&M PTB Network lead to ensure the Regional ODN/Maternity and UK preterm birth databases have oversight and include outcomes from the local units.
The management component of this post comprises experience in applied research and clinical management in obstetrics, a research area in which Liverpool leads internationally.
The key roles and output:
To develop a working knowledge of the regulatory, governance and ethical frameworks relevant to clinical studies in obstetrics.
Support the PTB lead and POG in quality improvement projects across the LMS
Support the delivery of the work plan of the LMS preterm birth network
We would expect the successful candidate to undertake the Advanced Professional Module in Clinical Research as a minimum. A suitably qualified and motivated candidate who wishes to undertake a higher research degree will be supported.
About us
Liverpool Women's NHS FT became part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG) in November 2024, following the coming together with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT. UHLG was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide to our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, UHLG is also their local NHS, providing general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
At Liverpool Women's Hospital, each year we deliver approximately 7,500 babies, carry out around 50,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly and premature newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles, and conduct over 4,000 genetic appointments.
We believe that this, along with a strong dedication to research and innovation, makes usthespecialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.
For roles at Liverpool University Hospitals, visit their careers page.
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Job description Job responsibilities
It is anticipated that the clinical component on the rota will be 2 days per week.
The candidate would be expected to participate in all PTB prevention clinic sessions (currently approximately 1.5/week) at Liverpool Womens Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and will have access to training in insertion of cervical cerclage.
The successful candidate will join the on call rota: ST3 7 (depending on experience), it is currently a full shift on call model estimated at a 1 in 14 rota.
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Delivery Suite
LMS
LMS
LMS AM
PTL clinic pm
CS AM
flexi PM
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Delivery Suite
GED / recurrent miscarriage
LMS
LMS AM
PTL clinic pm
LMS
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
oPrimary Medical Degree oGMC Registration oMRCOG Part I
Desirable
oMRCOG Part 2/3
Experience Essential
o4 years post registration oObstetrics & Gynaecology - completion/or nearing completion of ST3 competencies by appointment
Training Essential
oFoundation Year Level-2 competencies oCompletion or nearing completion of ST3 competencies by appointment
Desirable
oNTN in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Academic Achievements Desirable
oEvidence of research interest/QI projects oExperience of clinical management e.g. coordinating review meetings/MDT oPublished papers oOther Degree (e.g. BSc
Skills Essential
Commensurate competence in: Clinical judgement, Patient Handling, Colleague handling & Teamwork
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust
Address LWH
Crown Street
Liverpool
L8 7SS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)