NHS EDUCATION SOUTH WEST
SEVERN DEANERY
In association with
University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Sub-Specialty Trainee in Sexual & Reproductive Health
Applications are invited for a 3 year RCOG approved subspecialty training programme in Sexual and Reproductive Health.
The programme has educational approval from the Postgraduate Dean and will be recognised for award of CCT in Obstetrics & Gynaecology (Sexual and Reproductive Health) at the successful completion of training (and will not be eligible for consultant positions involving obstetrics).
Applicants must hold MRCOG (or equivalent) and should have completed 3 years of training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (SpR4 and StR6 or above). The post is open to SpRs/StRs in possession of documentary evidence of completion of at least 3 years of equivalent training from the specialist training committee of the RCOG. Where equivalent qualifications or experience are being offered, it is essential that the candidate provides confirmation from the Royal College and attaches this to the application. The training programme is modular, and covers all aspects of the RCOG syllabus in Sexual & Reproductive Health. Details of the sub specialist programme in Sexual & Reproductive Health are available from the website of the Royal College of Obstetrics & Gynaecology www.rcog.org.uk The post, which is available for immediate start, is based at Bristol Sexual Health Centre. During 2007/8 the centre underwent a major (£2.2.M) refurbishment which has enabled the delivery of a new, integrated service model for sexual health that co-locates Sexual Health\GU, Contraception and Pregnancy Advisory (abortion care) services in this location, and provides a central hub co-ordinating with the community-based services, and providing clinical governance, training & education across the city of Bristol and its surrounding area. The Sexual Health department has a well-established research ethos and excellent links with the University of Bristol. Applicants will be existing SpRs/StRs in Obstetrics & Gynaecology and the successful candidate will need to apply to their ‘parent’ deanery for an OOPT. Those who have completed training (CCT holders) are also eligible to apply. Applicants invited for interview will be requested to give a five minute presentation to the Appointments Committee covering “What are the challenges for the speciality of Sexual & Reproductive Health in the next five years?” Informal enquiries can be made by contacting Dr Tracey Masters at Bristol Sexual Health Centre (via Sylvia Priestley / Michelle Mildon 0117 342 6952) The appointment(s) will be subject to yearly assessment/appraisal. All applicants must be in possession of the essential qualifications for the post, as set out in the person specification, by the closing date and in possession of the previous experience requirement within three months of the closing date. Successful applicants must be in possession of all essential requirements by the time they commence in post. Doctors who are not UK or EEA Nationals and whose immigration status entitles them to work without restriction in the UK will be considered on an equal basis with UK and EEA Nationals. Other non-UK or non-EEA Nationals with limited leave to remain in the UK and whose employment will require a Work Permit are subject to the resident labour market test and may only be considered if there is no suitable UK or EEA National candidate for the post. Evidence of immigration status should normally consist of a date stamped passport and accompanying letter from the Home Office. Please visit http://www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk for more information. The Postgraduate Dean confirms that this placement and/or programme has the required educational and dean’s approval. Further details of the training scheme, including an application form, monitoring form, job description and person specification may be obtained from www.severndeanery.nhs.uk To apply, please send TEN copies of your structured shortlisting form and one copy of your application form, curriculum vitae and monitoring form to arrive by 12 noon FAO: Recruitment Assistant, Recruitment and Training Unit, Department of Postgraduate Medical Education, Academic Centre, Frenchay Hospital, Frenchay Park Road, Bristol BS16 1LE on 7 August 2009. We would advise that if you have not heard from us within one month following the closing date, you should assume you have not been short listed for interview. Candidates wishing to train flexibly must have a Certificate of Eligibility (see Severn Deanery website) prior to interview. Late and/or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Applications will not be accepted if the stated number of copies are not returned and/or if they are not collated and stapled. A stamped addressed envelope should be included with applications if acknowledgement is required. Severn Deanery Web Link SRH Person Specification Update 08
The post, which is available for immediate start, is based at Bristol Sexual Health Centre.
During 2007/8 the centre underwent a major (£2.2.M) refurbishment which has enabled the delivery of a new, integrated service model for sexual health that co-locates Sexual Health\GU, Contraception and Pregnancy Advisory (abortion care) services in this location, and provides a central hub co-ordinating with the community-based services, and providing clinical governance, training & education across the city of Bristol and its surrounding area.
The Sexual Health department has a well-established research ethos and excellent links with the University of Bristol.
Applicants will be existing SpRs/StRs in Obstetrics & Gynaecology and the successful candidate will need to apply to their ‘parent’ deanery for an OOPT. Those who have completed training (CCT holders) are also eligible to apply.
Applicants invited for interview will be requested to give a five minute presentation to the Appointments Committee covering “What are the challenges for the speciality of Sexual & Reproductive Health in the next five years?”
Informal enquiries can be made by contacting Dr Tracey Masters at Bristol Sexual Health Centre (via Sylvia Priestley / Michelle Mildon 0117 342 6952)
The appointment(s) will be subject to yearly assessment/appraisal.
All applicants must be in possession of the essential qualifications for the post, as set out in the person specification, by the closing date and in possession of the previous experience requirement within three months of the closing date. Successful applicants must be in possession of all essential requirements by the time they commence in post. Doctors who are not UK or EEA Nationals and whose immigration status entitles them to work without restriction in the UK will be considered on an equal basis with UK and EEA Nationals. Other non-UK or non-EEA Nationals with limited leave to remain in the UK and whose employment will require a Work Permit are subject to the resident labour market test and may only be considered if there is no suitable UK or EEA National candidate for the post. Evidence of immigration status should normally consist of a date stamped passport and accompanying letter from the Home Office. Please visit http://www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk for more information. The Postgraduate Dean confirms that this placement and/or programme has the required educational and dean’s approval. Further details of the training scheme, including an application form, monitoring form, job description and person specification may be obtained from www.severndeanery.nhs.uk To apply, please send TEN copies of your structured shortlisting form and one copy of your application form, curriculum vitae and monitoring form to arrive by 12 noon FAO: Recruitment Assistant, Recruitment and Training Unit, Department of Postgraduate Medical Education, Academic Centre, Frenchay Hospital, Frenchay Park Road, Bristol BS16 1LE on 7 August 2009. We would advise that if you have not heard from us within one month following the closing date, you should assume you have not been short listed for interview. Candidates wishing to train flexibly must have a Certificate of Eligibility (see Severn Deanery website) prior to interview. Late and/or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Applications will not be accepted if the stated number of copies are not returned and/or if they are not collated and stapled. A stamped addressed envelope should be included with applications if acknowledgement is required. Severn Deanery Web Link SRH Person Specification Update 08
Doctors who are not UK or EEA Nationals and whose immigration status entitles them to work without restriction in the UK will be considered on an equal basis with UK and EEA Nationals. Other non-UK or non-EEA Nationals with limited leave to remain in the UK and whose employment will require a Work Permit are subject to the resident labour market test and may only be considered if there is no suitable UK or EEA National candidate for the post. Evidence of immigration status should normally consist of a date stamped passport and accompanying letter from the Home Office. Please visit http://www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk for more information.
The Postgraduate Dean confirms that this placement and/or programme has the required educational and dean’s approval.
Further details of the training scheme, including an application form, monitoring form, job description and person specification may be obtained from www.severndeanery.nhs.uk
To apply, please send TEN copies of your structured shortlisting form and one copy of your application form, curriculum vitae and monitoring form to arrive by 12 noon FAO: Recruitment Assistant, Recruitment and Training Unit, Department of Postgraduate Medical Education, Academic Centre, Frenchay Hospital, Frenchay Park Road, Bristol BS16 1LE on 7 August 2009.
We would advise that if you have not heard from us within one month following the closing date, you should assume you have not been short listed for interview.
Candidates wishing to train flexibly must have a Certificate of Eligibility (see Severn Deanery website) prior to interview.
Late and/or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Applications will not be accepted if the stated number of copies are not returned and/or if they are not collated and stapled. A stamped addressed envelope should be included with applications if acknowledgement is required. Severn Deanery Web Link SRH Person Specification Update 08
Sexual And Reproductive Health Job Description