East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust reKjk8HC
Candidates must hold full GMC registration and relevant qualifications, and will be expected to demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills while actively participating in the management of various women's health services. The role also offers opportunities for professional development in special interests and further training towards recognized qualifications, making it an appealing option for those seeking to advance their skills within a reputable training unit.
Applications are invited for the role of Senior level (ST6-7 or post CCT) Clinical Fellow in Women's Health to commence as soon as possible for a fixed term period of 6 months.
The post is primarily based at Burnley General Hospital There is an on call commitment on the 2nd on call rota which has a 1 in 9 frequency, this is a full shift rota including blocks of nights. Occasionally, the postholder will be expected to deliver outpatient clinics and gynaecology ward cover to the Royal Blackburn Hospital (Monday to Friday only). We also provide outpatient services to Rossendale Hospital, 8 miles away.
The Lancashire Womens & Newborn Centre is located on the Burnley General site and we provide satellite clinics across East Lancashire to ensure ease of access for the local population. We provide a full range of clinics in both obstetrics and gynaecology and all members of the team have a sub speciality interest. We have an outstanding reputation as a training unit.
Candidates must have full registration with the GMC and meet all the necessary requirements of the person specification.
- The postholder will carry out a range of duties covering many aspects of Women's Health. These include covering labour ward, antenatal ward and postnatal ward, elective caesarean section lists, the emergency gynaecology and Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit, working in antenatal and gynaecology outpatients, and elective and emergency gynaecology theatre lists. All duties will be undertaken with suitable senior support.
- There is an on call commitment on the 2nd on call rota. This is a full shift rota including blocks of nights. The postholder will be the 'senior registrar' during on call shifts, working alongside a more junior registrar and 2 SHOs. There are 2 on call consultants (one for obstetrics and one for gynaecology) who provide support from home out of hours.
- The postholder will be expected to provide active senior medical input into the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care of women in the hospital.
- The postholder will also be expected to taken an active role in management of acute gynaecological admissions and gynaecological emergencies.
- The postholder will be expected to demonstrate excellent medical leadership, communication and multidisciplinary team working.
- We have ample opportunities for the postholder to develop their own skills and special interests, and are keen to support the candidate in studying towards ATSMs/SITMs and/or completing CESR.
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Applications are invited for the role of Senior level (ST6-7 or post CCT) Clinical Fellow in Women's Health to commence as soon as possible for a fixed term period of 6 months. Please refer to the attached job description.
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