Trust Grade Specialist Registrar In Obstetrics & Gynaecology
An exciting opportunity for 3 Trust Grade Registrars to join our friendly and supportive Obstetric and Gynaecology department at Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. We are a busy district hospital, working in collaboration with Kettering General Hospital to cater for a diverse population.
The medical team consist of 10 Obstetric Consultants & 9 Gynaecology Consultants, 17 St3+ Registrars & 13 Senior House Officers with a mix of Specialty trainees, GP Trainees & Foundation doctors.
You will be a Trust Grade Specialist Registrar, Level ST3-7 who is enthusiastic to develop their interest in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and be able to complete the relevant ATSM. You will be encouraged & supported to register for your RCOG ePortfolio.
Working under Consultant supervision you will work across the labour & post natal ward, maternity day unit, gynaecology ward, outpatient department & theatres. You will have exposure to diverse medical conditions, providing high quality treatment and care to patients.
Hours: Full time, circa 45 hours per week (rota dependant as some weeks you may work more or less hours as per job description)
Main duties of the job
Your duties will be based at Northampton General Hospital (NGH). You are required to have an extensive working knowledge of the management of obstetric & gynaecological medical issues and emergencies.
Our team are flexible in approach and willing to make adaptions to suit the challenges presenting within an ever changing environment. The ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team is essential.
You will work alongside a dynamic team supporting the junior rota covering a variety of duties will cover all areas of the department including:
Labour ward, gynaecology theatres, caesarean section lists, inpatient ward rounds and emergency procedures & on-calls. You will have the opportunity to attend obstetric and gynaecology clinics for training purposes.
About us
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Job responsibilities
You will participate in the 1:9 rota. Rota frequency and work pattern out of hours is reviewed on a regular basis. Changes may be necessary in future to adapt to changes in the department.
Teaching & Research
You will have access to teaching on Wed & Fri afternoons.
Participate in teaching programmes directed at clinical students training junior doctors and in clinical examinations. This is an integral for every-day clinical activity. You will access teaching at HEEM on Wednesday or Friday afternoons.
You will be involved with the monthly morbidity & mortality teaching across obstetric & Gynaecology.
The postgraduate medical centre has a well-stocked library, a computer terminal for Medline searches and CD databases. The computer terminals are also available within the Department.
Clinical Governance
You will be involved with the range of clinical governance activities including:
* Clinical audit including completion of an audit cycle, is seen as a mandatory activity for all junior doctors, associate specialist & Consultants.
* Morbidity and mortality reviews and meetings
* Clinical effectiveness
* Quality improvement activities as required by the Trust, and external accrediting bodies. You will participate in the Audit & Quality & Improvement project.
What we offer
A full induction process, NHS Pension scheme, minimum of 27 days annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees), onsite creche facilities, annual appraisals, in house training, staff health and wellbeing programmes, onsite accommodation (subject to availability).
Person Specification
Education, Training and Qualifications
* Completion of Medical Degree - MBBS or equivalent
* Full GMC registration
* MRCOG Part 2/3
Knowledge and Experience
* Previous ST3+ experience
* Experience of Audits and Publications
* Experience teaching & training junior medical staff, midwives & nurses
Leadership & Management Skills
* Empathy, understanding and listening skills, patience & ability to work cooperatively with others
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.
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