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Job overviewSt Michael’s Hospital, University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
Clinical Fellow in Gynae Oncology and Research
The post is for a 12 month period, and is due to become available to start in post August - October 2024.
St Michael’s Hospital is a large teaching hospital and is part of University Hospital Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust with close linked with the University of Bristol.
Annual leave and study leave are covered prospectively. As a valued member of the team you will be included in the educational and training activities of the unit and encouraged to contribute to the teaching of nurses, and other junior doctors.
This post has no on-call commitment.
Main duties of the jobApplications are invited from a committed and enthusiastic doctor for a Clinical Fellow post (ST5+) who will work within the Gynaecological Oncology department at St Michael’s hospital, supported by the friendly and cohesive consultant team. This post is ideal for those wishing to publish first author research articles in preparation for subspecialty training in Gynaecology Oncology. They will be expected to publish in peer reviewed journals. They will NOT have any on-call commitments and have 2 days per week protected for research. They will also gain experience in regular 2 week wait, Gynaecology Oncology clinics, MDT and weekly theatre sessions.
Working for our organisationUniversity Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England.
UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesFor a more detailed job description including the main responsibilities and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person specificationQualifications and TrainingEssential criteriaRegistration with GMCMBBS or equivalent GMC recognisedMRCOG (minimum part 2 completed)Worked in the UK previouslyDesirable criteriaBSCCP accreditation / Colposcopy ATSMPrevious research experience/ publicationsKnowledge and ExperienceEssential criteriaGood (English Language) communication skillsExperience of working at ST5 or above within the United KingdomInformation technology skillsUnderstanding of the principles of Clinical Governance, adherence to/promotion of CNST standardsExperience of small and large group teachingUnderstand principles of audit and completed audit projectsSkills and AbilitiesEssential criteriaAbility to work in stressful situations and to cope with stressAbility to work harmoniously and efficiently in a team, to undertake and to delegate responsibilityTeaching clinical skills in an undergraduate settingCommitment to continuing professional developmentAdditional & AptitudesEssential criteriaRespecting everyoneEmbracing changeRecognising successWorking togetherWe hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
· As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
· The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
· UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
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Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification
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Salary: | £55,329 - £63,152 pa pro rata GBP per year |
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