About this role
Job summary
Barts Health NHS Trust
Trust Doctor in Obstetrics & Gynaecology (ST5-7 level)
With special interest in Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Whipps Cross University Hospital
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic doctor to join the current Obstetrics and Gynaecology team as a Trust Doctor at Barts Health NHS Trust for 1 year.
Barts Health NHS Trust was created on 1 April 2012 and is the largest in the UK.
The post will be based at The Whipps Cross University Hospital . This is a non-training post but will provide valuable experience in maternal-fetal medicine and high risk obstetrics for those wishing to secure future posts, including at consultant level for applicants who already hold CCT.
Main duties of the job
Individuals will require full GMC Registration and should be post MRCOG. These posts are aimed at UK or Overseas trainee obstetricians at ST 5+ level or above, and for EU trained individuals with the appropriate level of clinical experience. The successful applicant should have already achieved basic obstetric ultrasound skills. There will be an out of hours component to the job as a senior registrar with responsibility for supervising a more junior SpR on delivery suite and covering gynaecology emergencies.
Opportunities will be given to work with the fetal medicine team together with attending the range of maternal medicine clinics offered at Whipps Cross. Post holders will be trained in obstetric ultrasound and the management of maternal medical conditions as well as in high risk antenatal and intrapartum obstetrics. There will also be opportunities to develop obstetric leadership skills and obstetric ATSM's may be supported depending on the candidates interests. Successful candidates will be encouraged to participate in teaching, research, audit and journal club. In line with our commitment to improving the working lives of our junior doctors, the duties and hours are fully compliant with the New Deal initiative
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Opportunities will be given to work with the fetal medicine team together with attending the range of maternal medicine clinics offered at Whipps Cross. Post holders will be trained in obstetric ultrasound and the management of maternal medical conditions as well as in high risk antenatal and intrapartum obstetrics. There will also be opportunities to develop obstetric leadership skills and obstetric ATSMs may be supported depending on the candidates interests. Successful candidates will be encouraged to participate in teaching, research, audit and journal club. In line with our commitment to improving the working lives of our junior doctors, the duties and hours are fully compliant with the New Deal initiative
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- MBBS equivalent
- MRCOG
Desirable
- CCT or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Able to work as a senior registrar on delivery suite
Desirable
- Experience in the UK as senior registrar on delivery suite
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Able to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Basic obstetric ultrasound skills
Desirable
- Intermediate obstetric ultrasound skills or equivalent
- Obstetric ATSMs
Training Expected
Essential
- To be eligible for registration with GMC
Management/ Audit Experience
Essential
- Evidence of involvement in audit/quality improvement
Desirable
- Research experience
Specific requirements
Desirable
- To take up post as soon as possible
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
Barts Health NHS Trust
Address
Whipps Cross Hospital
Whipps Cross Road
London
E11 1NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)