Locum Appointment for Training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology - 200785 PM

LOCUM APPOINTMENT FOR TRAINING IN OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY

ROYAL INFIRMARY OF EDINBUGH

Reference: 200785

NHS Lothian is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

To this end, NHS Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Applications are welcome for the above Fixed Term, Full time (40 hours per week) post based in the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.

Under the direct supervision of the Consultant staff, the Specialist Trainee/ Clinical Fellow is responsible for the in-patient and out-patient management of patients in both Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

1.       Shares the responsibility for Antenatal Care, Labour Ward cover, Gynaecological Out-Patient Clinics, Theatre sessions and emergency duties.

2.       Responsibility for administrative duties (e.g. correspondence; liaison with general practitioners and other members of the health care team; review of results of investigations) which arise as a consequence of these clinical duties.

3.       Participation in clinical audit, risk management and clinical governance according to local policies and protocols.

4.       Works on an OOH rota with ST 3-7

The holder of this post will be required to undertake exposure prone invasive procedures (EPPs).  It should be noted that the offer of appointment is subject to confirmation that the successful candidate is Hepatitis B immune.  This is checked by the Occupational Health Service prior to commencement.

This post has deanery approval for training and the successful applicant will receive training opportunities at the appropriate level based on previous experience.

There may be a possibility to extend this appointment to the end of the training year. The extension may be at any of the hospitals on the rotation.

For an informal discussion or further information please contact:
Dr Emma Doubal, Clinical Director Obstetrics emma.doubal@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
Dr Stuart Jack, Clinical Director Gynaecology stuart.jack@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk

If viewing from an external site, please visit https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk for a job pack detailing the minimum requirements for this post and details of how to apply. 

We cannot accept CVs as a form of application and only a completed online application form will be accepted. Personal information will not be sent with the application for short listing. The application form will be identified by the candidate number only to ensure that all applicants are treated equally. 

Closing Date: 12/11/2024

***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***

Interview Date: 22/11/2024