Subspecialty Registrar In Maternal Fetal Medicine

Job summary The Subspecialty training programme in University Hospitals of Leicester is modular and includes a number of fixed weekly sessions over a two year period leading to a Subspecialist Accreditation in Maternal Fetal Medicine (subject to satisfactory progress).
The programme is monitored by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.
An additional year is included for those who have not undertaken research.
This is structured so that trainees develop a research project during their first 6 months and then take 12 months (dedicated to research) to complete the project.
Contracted hours will be devoted solely to the training programme but the trainees will be on call for Obstetrics and Gynaecology on a 1:18 rota which may vary from time to time.
Apart from supervising the running of the delivery suite and emergency gynaecology when on call, the trainee will be involved in teaching both undergraduates and postgraduates.
The individual requirements set out in the syllabus for subspecialty training issued by the RCOG will be covered by reading, teaching and clinical experience The appointee will work closely with the core Fetal Maternal Medicine team but will also have on call responsibilities with the wider Obstetrics & Gynaecology team.
We anticipate the appointee will help to deliver our teaching programme and promote theoretical and practical learning and high levels of patient care among more junior colleagues.
Main duties of the job Post holders will be given the opportunity to gain experience in aspects of clinical management, leadership and governance, including root cause analysis and business case development, towards becoming a consultant, focusing upon clinical leadership, governance and managerial aspects Participation in the senior SpR on call rota is part of this post.
In addition to the key job responsibilities detailed in this job description all employees at UHL NHS Trust are expected to comply with the general duties detailed below: The successful candidate will be expected to take an active part in Clinical Audit, Risk Management and Clinical Governance, organisation of clinical meetings, and teaching sessions Undergraduate medical students are taught by the UHL throughout the medical course from years 1 to 5.
Both ward and outpatient based clinical teaching as well as tutorial and lecture style teaching is undertaken.
Successful candidates will be expected to teach undergraduates and postgraduates as part of this post.
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About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: Job description Job responsibilities The trainees will be given some administrative experience and responsibility which will allow the development of skills relevant to the future provision and organisation of clinical services.
Trainees will be expected to keep a logbook of their skills development and clinical experience obtained.
This logbook will be inspected at frequent intervals.
The post holder must be registered with the GMC and hold a licence to practice.
Possibility for job share may be considered based on individual circumstances and subject to RCOG approval.
The RCOG requirements for research exemption will be followed.
Candidates who are appointed with an MD or previous research experience, will be encouraged to undertake a research project with supervision from the academic/clinical supervisors.
Candidates with no previous research will need to undertake a 12 month research project (which will be part of the programme) in a chosen topic developed during the first 6 months.
Such candidates are encouraged to work towards an MD.
Because of time limitations to complete a laboratory based project, the trainees would have no other major commitments during this 12 month period.
It is intended that the trainee will learn to establish a research programme from inception, (time will be built into accommodate this) developing the hypothesis/writing the grant application/seeking Ethics approval and hopefully commencing the study.
Person Specification Training & Qualifications Essential MBBS or Equivalent MRCOG Full GMC registration Desirable BSc, MD or PhD in a topic relevant to fetal or maternal medicine RCR/RCOG Diploma in Obstetric Relevant SITM's (Maternal/Fetal medicine Experience Essential Proven interest in maternal/fetal medicine For applicants currently in a UK training programme: Completion of at least 5 years of a Specialty Training (ST5) programme Demonstrable by successful ARCP Or Holder of a UK CCT or CESR who is formally entered on the UK Specialist Register in Obstetrics & Gynaecology or in possession of a CCT or CESR that will in, due course, entitle the applicant to enter the specialist register Or EEA and Overseas applicants who are listed on the UK Specialist Registrar in Obstetrics& Gynaecology Desirable APM in Clinical Rersearch Previous research experience, preferably in obstetrics research experience Publication in peer reviewed journal Communication and relationship skills Essential Excellent patient communication skills,especially in sensitive situations.
All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues Demonstrable ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team Analytical and Judgement skills Essential Ability to deal with a busy labour ward with complex cases Proven operative delivery skills Clinical and technical skill competencies commensurate with level of experience.
Able to perform fetal growth and anatomy scans Planning and organisation skills Essential Ability to organise time and duties in a responsible and accountable fashion Organisation and planning Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively o Capacity to prioritise own workload and organise ward rounds o Evidence of thoroughness (is well-prepared, shows self-discipline / commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines.
Vigilance and situational awareness: Capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues.
Capacity to operate under pressure Demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with changing circumstances Desirable Attendance at a management course Ability to provide leadership in a team-based clinical setting Clinical Governance Essential Demonstrated teaching ability (both formal and informal) Understanding of NHS and clinical governance Evidence of completion and presentation of audit project Desirable Demonstrated teaching ability (both formal and informal) Understanding of NHS and clinical governance Evidence of completion and presentation of audit project