Junior Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

The on call rota is 1:8 which is EWTD compliant. There is a three tier on call system. The post holders will form part of this on call rota.
The on call distribution is as follows:
Twilight 5.30 pm - 9.00 pm usually 5 in 8 weeks
Nights 8.30 pm - 09.00 am Monday to Thursday 1 in 8 weeks
Day weekend 8.30 am - 09.00 pm Friday to Sunday 1 in 8 weekends
Night weekend 8.30 pm - 09.00 am Friday to Sunday 1 in 8 weekends
There is an extra morning weekend 1 : 24 weeks 08:30 - 15:30 Saturday and Sunday.
Day time work will be distributed on weekly basis attending variety of antenatal, gynaecology outpatients, obstetric or Gynaecology theatres, covering gynaecology emergencies or labour ward. The post holder will be part of a team and will be responsible to do ward rounds on their patients in that team and discuss with the relevant consultant.
We do encourage applicants to have a special interest session which can be allocated to each post depending on availability and candidate interests., This is a 12-month post starting as soon as possible These posts offer the opportunity for trainees, who have achieved competencies at minimum ST3 level, to consolidate their clinical skills while working in a tertiary maternity unit. There will be opportunity to participate in ATSM skills modules if core competencies in log book have been completed. These posts include out-of-hours duty, as part of a full shift 1B rota. Applicants interested in less than full-time work are also invited to apply and will be considered for appointment.
The on call rota is 1:8 which is EWTD compliant. There is a three tier on call system. The post holders will form part of this on call rota.
The on call distribution is as follows:
Twilight 5.30 pm - 9.00 pm usually 5 in 8 weeks
Nights 8.30 pm - 09.00 am Monday to Thursday 1 in 8 weeks
Day weekend 8.30 am - 09.00 pm Friday to Sunday 1 in 8 weekends
Night weekend 8.30 pm - 09.00 am Friday to Sunday 1 in 8 weekends
There is an extra morning weekend 1 : 24 weeks 08:30 - 15:30 Saturday and Sunday.
Day time work will be distributed on weekly basis attending variety of antenatal, gynaecology outpatients, obstetric or Gynaecology theatres, covering gynaecology emergencies or labour ward. The post holder will be part of a team and will be responsible to do ward rounds on their patients in that team and discuss with the relevant consultant.
We do encourage applicants to have a special interest session which can be allocated to each post depending on availability and candidate interests.
UNDERGRADUATE AND POST GRADUATE EDUCATION
Teaching of undergraduates and postgraduates is an essential part of the normal commitments in this teaching hospital. The post holder will be expected to take an active role in the teaching of medical students and junior medical staff.
There is a dedicated teaching on Friday afternoon with the knowledge and Library services twice a month, weekly obstetric quality of care meetings and a monthly audit and QIPS meetings. The unit runs PROMPT training days (Practical Obstetric Multiprofessioal Training) throughout the year.
RESEARCH
We have a portfolio of ongoing projects and would encourage and support trainees to undertake research projects or case reports of their own. Please discuss your requirements with your trainer.
Key Working Relationships

Group Clinical Director: Mr Stephen Keay
Clinical Lead for Obstetrics: Dr Jacqueline Woodman
Clinical Lead for Gynacology: Ms Smruta Shanbhag
Labour Ward Lead: Dr Shilpa Agarwal
RCOG Tutor: Ms Valarmathy Kandavel
Clinical Lead for Medical Education: Dr Jacqueline Woodman
Director of Midwifery: Gaynor Armstrong
Group Director of Operations: Annis Rowley
To ensure that we provide world-class patient care, UHCW recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust's Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust's Values and Behaviours which can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description.
The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trust's Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
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Depending on you level of exposure with patients you may be required to undertake a Standard or Enhanced DBS. The cost of this check will be charged to you and will be deducted from your salary over the first 3 months of employment at the current rate.
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University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.
There has never been a better time to join our team.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology falls under the management of the Women and Children's Clinical Group, one of the largest Clinical Groups within the Trust. The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology is located within the West Wing in the teaching hospital site at Coventry and includes regional Neonatal ICU, SCBU, Gynaecology, Obstetrics, Emergency Assessment Unit, Colposcopy and Hysteroscopy suite, Fetal Well Being Unit and The Centre for Reproductive Medicine. The department sees over 6000 births, 2500 gynaecological emergencies and 4000 elective gynaecology cases annually.
Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education and world-class research. We provide first-class acute and specialist services at St Cross Hospital in Rugby. We also accept complex referrals from two other hospitals in the LMS:
· South Warwickshire NHS Trust
· George Eliot Hospital, Nuneaton
UHCW has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

This is a 12-month post starting as soon as possible These posts offer the opportunity for trainees, who have achieved competencies at minimum ST3 level, to consolidate their clinical skills while working in a tertiary maternity unit. There will be opportunity to participate in ATSM skills modules if core competencies in log book have been completed. These posts include out-of-hours duty, as part of a full shift 1B rota. Applicants interested in less than full-time work are also invited to apply and will be considered for appointment.
N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date if we receive a high volume of applications or if there has been a change in organisational priorities.