Clinical Fellow Obs & Gynae

This is an obstetrics and gynaecology role to support the middle grade registrar rota for a 6 month period, with a view for extension if possible. The post will be to cover daytime activities on the labour ward, gynaecology wards, antenatal clinics, gynaecology clinics and theatres. There will be opportunities for both supported and independent practice and depending on the candidate's interest, the post can be directed to the clinical area they wish to pursue. There will also be the option of doing extra on-call shifts if the candidate is keen and these would be paid at locum rate.
The post will be based mainly at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and Cheltenham General Hospital.
The contract for this post will be held by Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GHNHSFT
This advert may close early if we have sufficient applicants, Integral to the responsibilities of the post are the following requirements:-
§ To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust's service plans
§ To sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate
§ To undertake all work in accordance with the Trust's procedures and operating policies

Working for our organisation
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision of providing Best Care for Everyone and our success depends on the commitment and dedication of our staff, many of whom are world leaders in healthcare, teaching and research. You could make a real difference to our patients' lives by joining our team.
GHNHSFT department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology has over 6000 deliveries per year and a busy gynaecology service.
Obstetrics:
The obstetric led delivery suite is in the Women's Centre at Gloucester Royal Hospital and has a level 2 neonatal unit and two obstetric theatres. There is a co-located Midwifery Led Unit (MLU) and a two standalone MLU in Cheltenham and Stroud.
Antenatal clinics are held across the county and there are specialist clinics for fetal medicine, maternal medicine, perinatal mental health and vulnerable women.
Gynaecology:
There is a busy benign and acute gynaecology service based at Gloucester Royal Hospital, with daily early pregnancy clinics and emergency gynaecology clinics.
There are specialist services for Uro-gynaecology and Fertility, and specialist clinics for recurrent miscarriage, operative and diagnostic hysteroscopy and pelvic pain.
Gynaecological oncology:
Gynaecological oncology is based at Cheltenham General Hospital and has regular 2ww, oncology and colposcopy clinics., To work at junior registrar level in providing clinical care for women in the outpatient and inpatient setting. The expectation is that the post holder will able to develop their skills in obstetrics and gynaecology within the NHS and gain a vital grounding for future jobs. There will be annual appraisals and assessment of progress.
The post holder would be expected to contribute to the post-graduate education for all grades of medical staff and nursing staff at regular Friday afternoon teaching.
There is a strong link with undergraduate teaching through the University of Bristol medical Academy. This currently involves delivery of several tutorial-based sessions throughout the year - the post holder will be expected to contribute to these sessions.
The post holder will be encouraged to mentor and appraise the physician associate recently started in the department.
The health and wellbeing of our staff and patients remains the priority of the Trust. Vaccination remains the best chance we have of conquering COVID and the Trust encourages everyone to take up this offer.
Please note, this vacancy may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received, so please apply as soon as possible if you are interested. The Recruitment Team are unable to accept any applications after the position has closed on NHS Jobs.

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Join us at an exciting time for Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust! We have an ambitious plan for our journey to Outstanding and are looking for aspirational, committed individuals to join us, making a real difference to both staff and patients.
As a former winner of England for excellence award: Tourism destination of the year, the beautiful city of Gloucester and the scenic regency spa town of Cheltenham are fantastic places to work and live.
As a hospital Trust we are currently involved in over 100 clinical trials and studies, whilst also providing acute elective and specialist services to a population of over 620,000.
By joining Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust new colleagues can look forward to a warm welcome and a future full of opportunities and support.