About this role
Job summary
Applications are invited for a Senior Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The post will be based at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, although you will be expected to work at any of the Trust's sites. This is a 12-month post to cover the rota February 2027 to February 2028.
The post is suited to a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual with a genuine interest in developing their skills and knowledge in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. This post involves working a full Obstetrics and Gynaecology on call (1:9).
We welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. Additionally, people with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post. The Trust operates job share and flexible working.
Main duties of the job
The duties cover the full clinical range of all Obstetric and Gynaecological procedures. Supervision is provided by consultants. This will give a successful candidate the opportunity to exposed to all aspects of an Obstetrics and Gynaecology rota in a busy NHS hospital to develop skills, with the aim to provide a special interest session once a week for specific learning and development alongside broad exposure to all aspects of the specialty.
The appointment is to the Trust, not to specific hospitals.
All employees, including the appointee, will be expected to be involved in implementing the Trust's Clinical Governance programme. This includes active participation in clinical audit, quality, clinical guidelines/pathways, professional development, appraisal and risk management.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for the full details of the post and the person specification.
Full GMC with licence to practise required on application.
Please note this advert may close early if sufficient applications are received.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
- PLAB or equivalent
- MRCOG
Desirable
- Post-graduate degree (MD, PhD) or postgraduate fellowship experience.
Clinical Training and Experience
Essential
- O&G experience in a Registrar post for at least 3 years
Desirable
- UK experience in Registrar level (tier 2 resident)
Ability
Essential
- Exhibits and has references acknowledging ability and skills commensurate with experience stated above and with career goals, and should include skills in dealing with specific situations (e.g. handling Obstetric emergencies appropriately, counselling and treating upset patients and their relatives).
- References must demonstrate training progress.
- Communication skills - to be clear, fluent and articulate in communication in English.
- Competence at basic and intermediate level of obstetric ultrasound.
Knowledge
Essential
- Commitment to develop an appropriate special interest
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Is willing, able and has the skill to collate and record information and communicate in writing with other professionals.
- Exhibits good time management and diligence, i.e. answers bleep and arrives for duties promptly, helps colleagues
Desirable
- Stated career intention
Relationships
Essential
- Able to work effectively with colleagues and members of the health team.
- Must be able to work as part of a team.
- Able to form a caring and communicative relationship with the patient.
Desirable
- Formal managerial experience, such as rota co-ordinator.
Other
Essential
- Is able to work without direct supervision, but also clearly knows when it is appropriate to seek help.
Desirable
- Research presentations and publications in peer reviewed journals.
- Research experience as Principle Investigator (PI)
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
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Address
NNUH
Colney Lane
Norwich
NR4 7UY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)