Interviews are due to take place on 27th June 2024.

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.

Applications are invited for a Clinical Research Fellow (ST5 or above) in Urogynaecology at UHCW NHS Trust.This post is for 12 months, on a fixed term basis with the opportunity for extension.

This post has been designed to provide the post holder with additional skills training in both the sub-specialty of Urogynaecology and an opportunity to participate in service development within pelvic floor medicine.

The appointee will be able to register for an M.D as the post is extendable to 2 years, subject to annual assessment of performance. There will be a supervisor for M.D from Warwick Medical School & Prof Siobhan Quenby will be the second supervisor.

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.

Main duties of the job

The weekly job plan would consist of a Urogynaecology clinic, a specialist interest clinic (OASIS) and a Urodynamics clinic. Outpatient clinics are provided at both University Hospital and Rugby hospital site. There would be a 1 in 4 PEARL Clinic (joint urogynae & colorectal) and 1 in 3 FOCUS Clinic (outpatient cystoscopy diagnostic and therapeutic). There are 1 labour ward session with averaged out 4 dedicated sessions for research, audit and clinical governance per week. There are also 2 Urogynaecology theatre lists on alternate weeks and finally dedicated Emergency Gynae Unit sessions.

Previous experience in research and audit will be an advantage and the post holder will be expected to participate in research projects and audits relevant to Urogynaecology. This post offers the opportunity of undertaking the ATSM in Urogynaecology and Vaginal Surgery.

The Clinical Fellow will be required to contribute towards service development which includes supervising the Urogynaecology work areas and junior trainees. Additionally, there would be a requirement to participate in the out of hours middle grade On-Call rota.

The Clinical Fellow will be accountable for improving and complying with infection control practices.

About us

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this clinical fellow post, please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualification/Training

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Experience

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Desirable

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Knowledge

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Skills & Abilities

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Personal Qualities

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Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

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Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

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