About this role
Job summary
This an exciting opportunity for an experienced, dynamic and well-motivated doctor to join our busy unit.
There is the opportunity to support the candidate gain experience in the Royal College of O&G core curriculum. Educational and Clinical supervision will be provided, and the candidate will be encouraged to engage with the eportfolio to document training competencies. In addition to clinical experience, there is the opportunity to develop teaching skills due to the close links to King's College London School of Medicine. Further opportunities will include participation in clinical governance processes and presentation of audit projects.
Main duties of the job
This is a fixed-term contract initially based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH). While there is potential to extend the contract by mutual agreement, any future extension is subject to approval and may be located at other sites within the Trust, rather than guaranteed at QEH.
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development Widening access (anchor institution) and employability Improving the experience of staff with disability Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development Making equalities mainstream
Job description Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will participate in the 1:13 full shift rota providing cover for both Obstetrics and Gynaecology in a three-tier system. The on-call team comprises an SHO (two SHOs 0800-1700), two registrars and a Consultant. The consultant is resident from 0800 2000 to support high-quality care and outstanding training opportunities.
This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to develop skills towards specialty O&G applications or gaining experience of NHS systems.
Person Specification
Other Attributes Essential
Good written and verbal communication skills Good presentation skills Ability to work in a team Good interpersonal skills Enquiring, critical approach to work.
Experience Essential
Experience of NHS hospital medicine Shows an understanding of clinical governance, patient safety and corporate risk
Desirable
Completed one of the following courses: ALS, ATLA or APLS
Education and Qualifications Essential
MB BS or equivalent medical qualification Evidence of good written and verbal communication skills Has full GMC registration with a licence to practice
Desirable
BSc or other further post graduate qualification Completion of multiprofessional training in emergencies e.g. Prompt Medical qualifications MRCOG Part 1 (UK) or equivalent
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.
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 Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Stadium Road
Woolwich
SE18 4QH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)