To support the inpatient service in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Warwick Hospital
Outpatient workload: Duties involve antenatal/gynaecology clinics and elective operating theatre lists
Research, Education, Audit and Continuing Professional DevelopmentTo take responsibility for continuing professional education in accordance with guidelines set out by the appropriate college/faculty/professional body. To initiate and participate in research and audit programs in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.To work in collaboration with colleagues in developing skills to provide new ways of working across different professions, organisations i.e. community/primary care.In conjunction with colleagues, to ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met.
Whilst on duty the post holder has clinical and professional responsibility for their patients. It is also the duty of the post holder to:
Keep patients (and/or their carers as appropriate) informed about their condition.Involve patients and/or their carers if appropriate in decision making about their treatment.Maintain professional standards and obligations as set out from time to time by the General Medical Council and comply in particular with the GMC's guidance on 'Good Medical Practice'
The post holder will be responsible for carrying out any work related to and reasonably incidental to the duties set out in their Job Description such as:
The keeping of records and the provision of reportsThe proper delegation of tasksMaintaining skills and knowledge
To provide medical care to patients as required ensuring that the appropriate standards of care are delivered through a multidisciplinary and Hospital at Night team.
To maintain patient confidentiality and ensure that personal access to information systems is secure from others.
To maintain a safe environment for patient and colleagues.
To ensure that accurate records of care are maintained and that information is accurately and appropriately communicated to other professionals as required.
To attend the whole range of clinical delivery settings (EPAGU, OPD, Labour ward, Theatres, Wards etc.)
To maintain own professional registration through CPD as required by GMC and the medical colleges.
To comply with professional codes of conduct as defined by the GMCTo participate in clinical audit and research as agreed with Consultants
To support the training of pre and post registration doctors and other healthcare professional as appropriate.To maintain own professional registration through CPD as required by GMC and the medical colleges.