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Job summary

Main area
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Grade
Clinical Fellow Higher (ST3-5)
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months (12)
Hours
40 hours per week (Full-Time)
Job ref
180-CFH-4850
Employer
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Addenbrooke's Hospital
Town
Cambridge
Salary
£55,329 per annum, pro-rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
25/07/2024 23:59

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Clinical Fellow Higher (ST3-5) in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Clinical Fellow Higher (ST3-5)

Job overview

Applications are invited for the posts of Clinical Fellow Higher (ST3-5) in Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

There are two posts available: Both to commence from 07 August 2024 until 05 August 2025.

We are looking for ambitious individuals who want to progress in their career as a future Obstetricians and/or Gynaecologists. The aim of these posts is to act as a stepping stone towards this goal and the posts are designed to provide training to doctors with some experience in the specialty but able to act independently at a Registrar level. 

The successful applicants will be expected to be involved in post graduate training of those at a Senior House Officer level but also to Undergraduate Medical Students at the University Of Cambridge. 

The applicants would be expected to utilise the experience provided to contribute to Service improvement projects and audits within the department. 

Main duties of the job

The duties of the post include an on-call commitment on the Middle Grade Rota in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology which is a Tier Two of a Four Tier on-call rota with Senior House Officer support, an on-site Resident Senior Registrar, as well as separate on-call Consultants for Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 

In order to be considered applicants must meet the essential criteria, outlined in the job description and candidates should have a minimum of two years of experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, and have worked on an Obstetrics & Gynaecology on-call rota, and must hold MRCOG part 1.

Please note that these posts do not carry Postgraduate Dean’s approval or training recognition.

Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at time of application is required.

Working for our organisation

The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC’s Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.

Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, 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) will also be subject to this requirement.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.

CUH is a University Teaching Hospital and Tertiary Referral Centre that offers particular experience in Laparoscopic, Endometriosis and benign Gynaecological Surgery, Reproductive Medicine, IVF, Gynaecological Oncology, Fetal Medicine, Uro-Gynaecology, Maternal Medicine, Labour Ward management, Outpatient Hysteroscopy, Clinical Governance and Audit. 

The department enjoys close links with the University of Cambridge, Academic Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and opportunities to participate in research may be available to suitable applicants. 

With this in mind the post holds the potential opportunity for further career development in both clinical and academic areas.

Person specification

Shortlistable

Essential criteria
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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Miss Rachel Barratt
Job title
Specialty Lead for Obstetrics
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

Informal enquiries about this post should be addressed to Miss Rachel Barratt, Specialty Lead for Obstetrics via email at [email protected]  or Michelle Kemp College Tutor via [email protected]       

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