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Job summary

Main area
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Trust Registrar
Contract
12 months (Fixed-term)
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref
262-A-24-6375775
Employer
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
West Cumberland Hospital
Town
Whitehaven
Salary
£43,923 - £63,152 Per Annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
02/08/2024 23:59

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Trust Registrar in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

NHS Medical & Dental: Trust Registrar

Job overview

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Trust is seeking to appoint a Specialty Doctor in Obstetrics & Gynaecology. The successful candidate will have a primary base at the new West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven, however will also have the opportunity to work at Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle.

The job plans are designed for ten programmed activities (PA) with an additional 2 APA's. However, 10 PA plans or part-time applications are also available. Sessions will be allocated within the individual's job plan for the development of specialist interest and training. An average of 1.5 SPA sessions per week for full-time employees will be protected for supporting professional activities.

Successful candidates will be encouraged to develop a special interest to complement the other members of the department.

 Job Plans will be developed with the successful candidates to incorporate their areas of specialist interest. Doctors will also be encouraged to maintain an RCOG portfolio to record their increasing competencies and training and facilitate career progression similar to ATSMs. We are recognised as educationally suitable for MRCOG qualification. As a department, we would be happy to support CESR applications following relevant training and when a candidate is deemed fit for such application.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be expected to: 

  • Work with professional colleagues and managers to ensure the efficient running of services
  • Work closely with other specialist teams
  • Assist with service improvements and the development of business plans to inform the future strategic direction 
  • Participate in clinical meetings and postgraduate activities in the Trust. 
  • Share with colleagues the role of educational or clinical supervisor to junior doctors in training, including induction, supportive formal appraisals, supervision of learning portfolios, and career advice as appropriate. 
  • Provide bedside and teaching for Junior Doctors and other members of the multidisciplinary team
  • Participate in a Friday afternoon formal teaching rota based on RCOG curriculum, new guidelines and research
  • Assist in PROMPT course training annually
  • Undertake personal development and mandatory training

The successful applicant will be required to demonstrate a firm commitment to the principles of Clinical Governance.

 

Develop a programme of personal continuing medical education and professional development by the relevant Royal Colleges' recommendations.

Working for our organisation

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria.  The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of ‘safe, high quality care every time':

  • Being a clinically led organisation
  • Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
  • A positive patient experience every time
  • A great place to work
  • Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Specialty Doctor is responsible for the Consultants in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.  In his/her work, the job holder liaises with nursing, professional and technical, social work, managerial and administrative staff.

 

The successful candidate will be expected to: 

  • Work with professional colleagues and managers to ensure the efficient running of services
  • Work closely with other specialist teams
  • Assist with service improvements and the development of business plans to inform the future strategic direction 
  • Participate in clinical meetings and postgraduate activities in the Trust. 
  • Share with colleagues the role of educational or clinical supervisor to junior doctors in training, including induction, supportive formal appraisals, supervision of learning portfolios, and career advice as appropriate. 
  • Provide bedside and teaching for Junior Doctors and other members of the multidisciplinary team
  • Participate in a Friday afternoon formal teaching rota based on RCOG curriculum, new guidelines and research
  • Assist in PROMPT course training annually
  • Undertake personal development and mandatory training

 

The successful applicant will be required to demonstrate a firm commitment to the principles of Clinical Governance, including:-

             

  • Develop and maintain appropriate systems and practice to ensure effective clinical Audit.
  • Attend and contribute to the Trust Clinical Governance Programmes.
  • Ensure that staff within their area of responsibility are aware of the Trust's Risk  Management Strategy and that it is implemented
  • Participate in the Trust Clinical Incident Reporting System.

Develop a programme of personal continuing medical education and professional development by the relevant Royal Colleges' recommendations.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • MBBS or recognised equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • Relevant PG qualification

Training and Experience

Essential criteria
  • Full GMC/GDC Registration
  • Shall have completed at least four years’ full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty; or shall have equivalent experience and competencies
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of appraisal and revalidation within GMC guidelines
  • Teaching of junior medical staff, nursing staff.

Academic Achievements/ Research/Publications

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of participation in Audit locally
Desirable criteria
  • Academic training with research publication

Management/ Administrative Experience

Essential criteria
  • Willing and able to work with colleagues in management, nursing and other specialties to ensure the delivery of a high quality, safe and reliable service
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in clinical governance

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria
  • Communication & Language Skills (the ability to communicate with clarity and intelligibility in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade, negotiate)
Desirable criteria
  • Demonstrates a commitment to Trust values and behaviours

Physical requirements

Essential criteria
  • Meets professional health requirements
  • Willing and able to meet the travel requirements of the post
Desirable criteria
  • Pre-employment health screening

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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
Adeleke Ajibade
Job title
Clinical Director
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01228814215
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