Job Description

The successful applicant will undertake a range of activity in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with one protected session in the area that they wish to develop further skills on. At present the department can support further development in outpatient hysteroscopy, colposcopy, medical education, obstetric and fetal medicine and advanced labour ward practice.



They will be expected to participate fully in the provision of general services in obstetrics and gynaecology for the population within the catchment area of Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, based at Stoke Mandeville Hospital with outpatients and elective surgery based at Wycombe Hospital. The post carries a balanced job plan for the appointee and can be adapted to suit their special interests. The successful candidate will participate in a two tier, full shift rota (1 in 8) of 16 Registrars/Specialty Doctors. This post also offers the opportunity to develop managerial and leadership skills.



This will be an excellent opportunity for those wishing to have out of programme experience (OOPE), post CCT trainees or non-training grade doctors who wish to pursue the CESR pathway. The department holds a particularly good record in helping doctors to progress and complete the CESR requirements.



Appropriate clinical responsibility for the care of patients delegated by the consultant to their charge.



Co-responsibility for the proper functioning of the department, including supervision of more junior medical staff.



Running of labour ward with consultant cover on-site during the day, consultant off-site after hours.



Co-ordinating appropriate medical, surgical and allied disciplines concerned with patient care and communicating appropriately with general practitioners and community agencies.



Clinic duties such as gynaecology and ante-natal clinics, as well as some specialist clinics.



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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?



As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.



Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.



We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.



What do we stand for?



Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.



Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.



We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.



We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.



We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact Pam.Daley@nhs.net (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.



We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.



The successful applicant will undertake a range of activity in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with one protected session in the area that they wish to develop further skills on. At present the department can support further development in outpatient hysteroscopy, colposcopy, medical education, obstetric and fetal medicine and advanced labour ward practice.



They will be expected to participate fully in the provision of general services in obstetrics and gynaecology for the population within the catchment area of Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, based at Stoke Mandeville Hospital with outpatients and elective surgery based at Wycombe Hospital. The post carries a balanced job plan for the appointee and can be adapted to suit their special interests. The successful candidate will participate in a two tier, full shift rota (1 in 8) of 16 Registrars/Specialty Doctors. This post also offers the opportunity to develop managerial and leadership skills.



This will be an excellent opportunity for those wishing to have out of programme experience (OOPE), post CCT trainees or non-training grade doctors who wish to pursue the CESR pathway. The department holds a particularly good record in helping doctors to progress and complete the CESR requirements.



RESPONSIBILITITES



Clinical Responsibilities



Appropriate clinical responsibility for the care of patients delegated by the consultant to their charge. Co-responsibility for the proper functioning of the department, including supervision of more junior medical staff. Running of labour ward with consultant cover on-site during the day, consultant off-site after hours. Clinical duties may be at Wycombe and Stoke Mandeville Hospital sites, with on-calls at Stoke Mandeville Hospital. One protected special interest session Participation in clinical audit. Attendance at clinical meetings and case conferences as appropriate. Working within the multidisciplinary team. Co-ordinating appropriate medical, surgical and allied disciplines concerned with patient care and communicating appropriately with general practitioners and community agencies. Clinic duties such as gynaecology and ante-natal clinics, as well as some specialist clinics. Some gynae clinics are off site.

Medical Education and Training



Regular meetings are held in the department - these include teaching sessions for junior colleagues, perinatal audit, MDT meetings, hospital-wide and departmental audit meetings, in addition to the regular clinical risk forums.



The Trust has a strong partnership with Oxford clinical school and a number of other medical schools and provides teaching attachments for clinical students in a range of specialties. Those who contribute substantially to teaching students are eligible for an honorary senior clinical lectureship. Further expansion in student numbers is planned.



There are modern, well-equipped education centres and libraries on all three sites with an active programme of continuing education for senior medical staff, training grade doctors and general practitioners. The education centres are fully equipped with lecture theatres, seminar rooms and state of the art audio-visual equipment.



The libraries are housed within the education centres and are accessible 24 hours a day providing access to many healthcare databases and access to over 1000 journals in electronic full text that can be accessed at work or at home from any computer with internet connection.



Each speciality clinical service undertakes monthly academic, audit and governance meetings, which are multidisciplinary and involve staff from other sites. Routine clinical commitments are usually cancelled to enable all staff to fully participate.



Career Advice and Counselling



Career advice and guidance should be sought in the first instance from your educational supervisor, who will normally be a consultant for whom you work. Career problems may be discussed with your unit Clinical Tutor and/or your Postgraduate Dean.



For further information please contact Miss Deepa Nair, Consultant and Educational Lead, Obstetrics and Gynaecology on 01296 831562 ( deepa.balachandrannair@nhs.net ).