About this role
Job summary
Our dedicated Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department are looking for the perfect candidate to join us as a Senior Clinical Fellow.
Within your role, you will ensure the continued delivery of high-quality Obstetric and Gynaecological care to patients within the Trust and community and contribute to the further development of the service.
There may be an occasional requirement to complement the existing general Gynaecology and Obstetrics services and an opportunity to take on extra clinics or theatres. You will be expected to join the on call team on a rota basis.
The appointed Senior Clinical Fellow would be expected to contribute to the ongoing service improvement programme developing:
Our Maternity Culture Transformation programme Implementing evidence based new ways of working when necessary.
Please note this is a fixed term vacancy.
Main duties of the job
Working collaboratively with nursing and midwifery colleagues, lead service developments across all O&G services, in line with the Better Births Review and ensuring that learning from reports such as Kirkup and Ockenden are embedded in practice. To provide an on-call commitment for Central Delivery Suite and emergency Gynaecology cover as 1:10 on call. The post holder will be expected to be contactable and able to reach the hospital when needed within 30 minutes. To ensure services are delivered effectively and within budget regarding the Trusts' waiting times standards. To liaise closely with other departments and outside agencies in contributing to the objectives of our services.
About us
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust provides acute, specialist, maternity and community services for around 375,000 people across West and North Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs. We are united in delivering safe, high-quality and compassionate care.Each year, our teams support tens of thousands of patients, including over 94,000 Emergency Department attendances, more than 25,000 day-case procedures, nearly 32,000 elective and non-elective inpatients, and over 1,700 births across 22 wards and around 500 beds.As part of the Norfolk and Waveney University Hospitals Group, we work closely with partner hospitals to share expertise, innovate and create new opportunities for collaboration, learning and career development.We are helping shape the future of local healthcare, with plans for new state-of-the-art hospitals in King's Lynn and Gorleston through the Government's New Hospital Programme, and ongoing digital investment such as implementing an electronic patient record.The QEH holds teaching hospital status and is research active, recruiting more than 1,800 participants to NIHR portfolio studies last year. Rated 'Good' by the CQC in Caring, Well-Led and Effective, with Maternity Services also rated 'Good', and with around 4,000 staff and volunteers, we offer a strong community ethos and a focus on learning, wellbeing and development. The QEH is a place where your contribution matters -- and where you can help shape the future of healthcare.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on this role.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
MRCOG or Equivalent Competencies in Obstetrics and Gynaecology equivalent to ST3+ level Vast experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Desirable
Experience within the NHS
Entry Criteria Essential
Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council. Achieved the competences equivalent to that of a trainee who has completed UK foundation, ST1 and ST2 training or equivalent experience Experience in at ST2 or equivalent level for at least 12 months Management of admissions at ST3+ level Meets the criteria set out in the Specialist generic capabilities framework
Desirable
Advanced procedural competences Evidence of supervision or training of junior doctors.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT
Address The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Gayton Road
Kings Lynn
PE30 4ET
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)