Job Description and Information Pack

Month 2011

Job Description and Information Pack

December 2023

DIVISION OF FAMILY AND THERAPIES

Appointment of Full Time

Junior Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Based at the Grange University Hospital, South East Wales
http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/866/page/40418

Job Reference: 040-CF675

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Required for a period of up to 6 months initially,
with potential for extension up to a maximum of 2 years following a successful formal review

DIVISIONAL CONTACT FOR ENQUIRIES ABOUT THIS POST

Mrs Louise Speers, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Tel  01633-234595

Links to Additional Information

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Medical Resourcing Department, Ground Floor Portacabins, Llanfrechfa Grange, Cwmbran, NP44 8YN
Email  medicalresourcing.abb@wales.nhs.uk Tel  01633623935
 JOB DESCRIPTION

The Job Itself

Title: Junior Clinical Fellows (Lower Level) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Professionally accountable to: Medical Director via Clinical and Divisional Directors

Managerially accountable to: Supervising Consultant

Base: The Grange, University Hospital Cwmbran, South East Wales

Other hospitals at which duties are performed: In view of the fact that the organisation is currently undertaking a review of
its services and the locations at which they are undertaken, it is important to be aware that work patterns may change and
the place(s) of duties modified.

The Clinical Strategy of the Health Board is under constant development and the job holder may be required to undertake
different duties agreed at the time of appointment.

Purpose of the Post and General Responsibilities

Clinical work

Ward rounds of obstetric and gynaecological inpatients with the team, with ongoing day to day management of
inpatient problems, in consultation with senior colleagues
Participation in, with senior support:
 Early pregnancy assessment unit
 Emergency gynaecology assessment unit
 Obstetric Assessment Unit (Triage)
 Antenatal clinics
 Gynaecology clinics
 Labour ward
 Caesarean section lists
First on call for obstetric /or gynaecology emergencies, including main delivery unit (1 in 10 full shift) with direct
supervision of the registrar on call for the first 6 months at least
Assisting with major and minor gynaecology surgery, including the emergency (CEPOD) list.
Administrative work arising from inpatient and outpatient work including e-discharges

Teaching, training and audit

Teaching (ward based and small group) of medical students from University Hospital of Wales
Training of more junior medical staff including provision of work-based assessments
Attendance at multidisciplinary meetings
 Weekly oncology meeting
 Monthly clinical audit and clinical governance meetings including preparation of 1 or 2 multidisciplinary
audits annually
 Monthly Perinatal mortality and morbidity meetings including presentation of cases
 Monthly Joint Anaesthetic/Obstetric meeting
 Participation in multidisciplinary emergency skills and drills training on main delivery unit
Attendance and participation at weekly junior doctors teaching programme when rostered
Attendance at specialist clinics (on request)
 Colposcopy
 Outpatient hysteroscopy
 Urodynamics and urogynaecology
 Obstetric day assessment
 Amniocentesis
Participate in personal appraisal with educational supervisor within 2 weeks of starting the post and at 4 monthly
intervals
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 Undertake Work based assessments (Minicex, Case Based Discussions, Objective Structured Assessments of Technical
Skills, Team observations (multisource feedback)) with senior colleagues to assess progress, particularly in labour
ward management, communication and practical skills, as required by the RCOG and Wales Deanery
Access to training in STAN Fetal monitoring

Specific Responsibilities of the Post

The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of work colleagues, visitors
and patients within the hospital. This statutory duty is in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance
accountabilities associated with the post.

Finally, the post holder is expected to:

Observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of Aneurin Bevan University Health Board together with all
relevant statutory and professional obligations
Observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff
Be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the
development of colleagues

Review
This job description will be regularly reviewed. It is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended
to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be
subject to review in consultation with the post holder.

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 PERSON SPECIFICATION
Junior Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Essential Desirable Application Interview Does Not
CRITERIA Meet (DNM)
Meets (M)
Exceeds (E)
Qualifications
Hold full registration and a licence to practice
 
with the GMC
MBBS (or recognised equivalent)  
Valid Certified Basic Life Support Skills (or
 
equivalent international qualifications)
MRCOG Part 1  
Basic surgical skills course   
CTG Training   
Experience
Completion of Foundation programme or
written evidence of equivalent foundation  
competencies
Evidence of working effectively as a part of a
  
multidisciplinary team
Commitment to team approach and multi-
 
disciplinary working
Previous experience of working in the NHS or
  
equivalent
Experience in Clinical Obstetrics &
  
Gynaecology
Completed basic section of RCOG logbook or
  
equivalent
Skills & Abilities
Basic Obstetrics & Gynaecology Skills   
Demonstrable skills in written and spoken
English adequate to enable effective
  
communication about medical topics with
patients and colleagues
Is up to date and fit to practise safely   
Excellent interpersonal skills – ability to
communicate sensitively with patients,  
relatives and staff
Understanding of the principles of research
  
and clinical audit
Ability to organise and prioritise own
  
workload and participate in learning
Evidence of participation/presentation in

audit and research
Knowledge of risk management   
Teaching Experience   
Personal Attributes
Flexible and adaptable to competing
 
demands
Ability to travel between sites to meet the
 
needs of the service
Ability to undertake on-call/shift working  
Commitment to modern practices  
Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn   

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The Specialty

The Obstetric & Gynaecology department comprises:

23 Consultants
2 Associate Specialists
11 Specialist Registrars
3 Trust Grade Registrars
6 StR1/2 (one sexual health trainee)
5 StR1/2 on the General Practice Vocational Scheme (GPVTS)
7 clinical fellows
2 Foundation year 2 posts

A list of the Consultant staff is set out below with a list of their specialist interest and responsibilities. Mr Edwards is the
lead Consultant / Clinical Director.
Approximately 4,000 deliveries took place last year.

Consultants
Mr Gareth Edwards, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
Special interests – Uro-Gynaecology/ Clinical Director
Mrs Makiya Ashraf, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
Special interests - Uro-Gynaecology/ TPD
Mrs Leena Gokhale, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
Special interests – Minimal Access/ USS/ Clinical Lead for Gynaecology and Gynae oncology
Mrs Sajitha Parveen, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
Special interests –Labour Ward/ General Gynaecology
Mrs Jyoti Singh, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
Special interests – Maternal Medicine/Clinical Lead Obstetric/ General Gynaecology
Mrs Sivaprakasam Manjambigai, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
Special interests – Fetal Medicine
Ms Anita Nargund, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
Special interests - Minimal Access Lead
Mrs Nida Afshan, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
Special interests – Uro-Gynaecology Lead
Mrs Madhu Kolli, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
Special interests – Maternal Medicine/ Minimal Access
Ms Louise Speers, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
Special interests – Obstetrics & Gynaecology /Clinical Rota Management
Anurag Pinto, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
Special interests –Labour Ward/ General Gynaecology / Clinical Governance Lead
Sanjay Curpad, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
Special interests- Urogynaecology/ Gynae oncology / Gynae Risk
Subrata Majumdar, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
Special interests – Benign Gynaecology/ General Obstetrics/Gynaecology CEFF lead/Gynae oncology
Furat Oweis, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
Special interests – Gynae oncology/General Obstetrics
Lucasta Dilloway Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
Special interests – Colposcopy Lead
Rachel Squires, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
Special interests – Fertility and recurrent miscarriage/PROMPT Lead/Colposcopy/ Medical Link Tutor
Rowena Sharma , Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
Special interest – Medical Education
Mirka Slavska , Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
Special Interest – Minimal access/Simulation Training
Emma Jones – Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
Special Interest – Perinatal Mental Health/ Obstetric Risk Lead
Claire Hill - Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
Special Interest - Maternal Medicine/Labour Ward Lead
Ms Lisa Pilkington, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
Special interests – Maternal Medicine/ Labour Ward Lead

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Part Time staff
Sue Bell-Thomas, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
Special interests- Lead Colposcopy
Delyth Rich, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
Special interests – Fetal Medicine/ Labour ward