About this role
Job summary
Within the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department at the QE Hospital, Gateshead an opportunity has arisen for a full time Junior Clinical Fellow (equivalent to SHO/F3) available immediately. The post is for 12 months and offers excellent clinical experience in a full range of Obstetric and Gynaecology services within a supportive team.
Main duties of the job
This post would suit anyone interested in pursuing a career in O&G or General Practice. Although this post cannot be counted towards specialist training requirements, the post holder will have the same access to clinical supervision, study leave and other learning opportunities as is available to approved training post holders in the department.
About us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the BAME network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programmebalancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Job description Job responsibilities
This post would suit anyone interested in pursuing a career in O&G or General Practice. Although these posts cannot be counted towards specialist training requirements, the post holder will have the same access to clinical & educational supervision, study leave and other learning opportunities as is available to approved training post holders in the department.
Please see attached job description for more details
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training Essential
MBBS or equivalent BLS or Equivalent Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
Desirable
Studying towards Part 1 MRCOG
Clinical experience and effectiveness Essential
Completed Foundation Year 1 level AND 2 in the UK or equivalent Recent experience of providing services in an NHS setting
Desirable
Experience in obstetrics and gynaecology at SHO/Tier 1 level Worked at Gateshead in the last 12 months
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 Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Sheriff Hill
Gateshead
NE9 6SX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.qegateshead.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)