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SalaryA Vacancy at Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust.
The successful candidate would be expected to be involved with the running of the pIOTA research project at Liverpool Women’s NHSFT. This research project has been created by Leuven and Imperial, and builds on known research for ovarian masses, but focused on pregnancy. Through this post, the candidate would both be expected to enhance their gynaecological scanning skills, as well as be principal investigator for LWH for the pIOTA study.
The successful candidate should be a well-motivated doctor with experience of UK Obstetrics and gynaecology practice who wants to develop their gynaecological ultrasound skills, leadership and management skills. Evidence of a commitment to ultrasound and research is an advantage, although any form of service development will be seen as a positive sign.
The candidate would be expected to work at ST4+ level (2 in 20 rota) either on Tier 2 (ST3-5) or Tier 3 (ST6-7+). The candidate would be provided with a template timetable. This can include sessions in general gynaecology and antenatal clinics, theatre sessions, as well as delivery suite and acute gynaecology. The following is a provisional time table.
Depending on the successful candidate’s training needs and existing skill set there may be an opportunity to complete or register for Special Interest Training Modules subject to negotiation, the candidate’s existing skill set and School approval.
Educational supervision will be provided with regular meetings (based on the RCOG training format) to provide support and feedback. Progression would be tailored on an individual basis and the candidate would be expected to fully participate in the annual appraisal process. We will encourage the successful candidate to formulate a SMART long term plan for their professional development and will endeavour to support them in achieving the required competencies.
Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust delivers the highest standards of care for women, babies and families. Each year we deliver over 7,500 babies, carry out over 49,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly & preterm newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles and have over 4,000 genetic appointments taking place. We believe that this along with a strong dedication to research & innovation makes us thespecialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.
We have some of the leading experts in their field, which has been showcased on national TV and news, making our teams famous across the world for professionalism, skill & compassion.
The Trust is constantly innovating and evolving it’s services to provide the most cutting edge and modern care possible. As well as developing services on our current site we have long-term aspirations for the future. We have recently launched a number of new strategies which provide a detailed long-term plan for our services.
Check out why Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust is a great place to work using the links below:
Video:https://vimeo.com/556197652
Online brochure:https://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/media/4121/recruitment-pack-great-place-to-work-16pp-v4-final.pdf
Provisional Job Plan
The job plan is an example of proposed weekly activities of the post, which may alter depending on on-call commitments the training requirements of the candidate and requirements of the department to cover emergency work.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Morning
Scan clinic
EPAU/Bedford
GED/DS
MVA/scan clinic
Theatre
Afternoon
Gynae clinic
SPA/admin/
research
GED/DS
RAC/ANC
Theatre
Hours of Duty
The successful candidate will be expected to be familiar with UK obstetrics and gynaecology practice and be able to work competently at ST3+ level; currently working a full shift rota up to 48 hours per week on average. This includes prospective cover for the annual/study leave of colleagues.
This advert closes on Wednesday 10 Apr 2024
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