Opportunity for training for the RCOG SITM: Management of complex non-malignant disease (MCND)

ST5/ST6 1

Person Specification

To applicants: you should complete your application form after carefully reading this person specification which is based on the GMC’s “Good Medical Practice”

SITM MANAGEMENT OF COMPLEX NON-MALIGNANT DISEASE

PERSON SPECIFICATION

 

ESSENTIAL

WHEN EVALUATED

DESIRABLE

WHEN EVALUATED

QUALIFICATIONS

  • SEVERN O&G NTN Holder
  • MRCOG (part 3)

 

AF

AF

 

  • Intercalated BSc, BA, MSc
  • MRCS/FRCS
  • PhD, MD (original research)
  • Other degrees or qualifications

AF

AF

AF

AF

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

  • Demonstrates competence in all core skills in line with the RCOG
  • Eligibility: At the start of         the MCND SITM training (7/8/24) the applicant should be at least ST5 and have a minimum of 18 months of full time equivalent training remaining prior to their anticipated CCT date
  • Demonstrates educational progression supported by at least 2 satisfactory ARCPs (including satisfactory completion of ST4) or equivalent

AF

AF

 

 

AF

 

 

 

 

 

AF/IV

  • Applicant is ST6 with a minimum of 18 months of full time equivalent training remaining prior to their anticipated CCT date

 

 

CLINICAL SKILLS

  • Competent at diagnostic laparoscopy
  • Understanding of clinical risk management
  • Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
  • Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical/ scientific approach
  • Good manual dexterity and hand-eye co-ordination

AF/IV/Ref

IV

IV/Ref

IV


IV/Ref

  • Competent at laparoscopic salpingectomy for ectopic pregnancy
  • Demonstrates competence equivalent to the SITM in Gynaecology Care

 

AF/IV/Ref

 

organisation and planning

  • Ability to prioritise clinical need
  • Ability to organise oneself and own work
  • Active involvement in audit
  • Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
  • Understanding of NHS, clinical governance & resource constraints; management / financial awareness; experience of committee work

IV/Ref

IV/Ref

AF
AF/IV/Ref

 

 

AF/IV



 

  • Information technology skills

 

AF/IV

 

 

teaching skills

  • Enthusiasm for teaching; exposure to different groups/ teaching methods
  • Evidence of teaching experience

IV

 

 

AF

  • Qualification in Teaching
  • Evidence of organisation of teaching

AF

AF

academic / research

  • Understanding of the principles of research

IV

  • Research experience, presentations, publications, prizes and honours

AF/IV

personal skills

  • Communication & Language skills (the ability to communicate with clarity and intelligibility in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade, negotiate)

AF/IV/Ref

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Decisiveness & Accountability (ability to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority)

AF/IV/Ref

 

 

 

 

  • Interpersonal skills (see patients as people, empathise, work co-operatively with others, open and non-defensive, sense of humour)

AF/IV/Ref

 

 

 

  • Uses a Non-Judgmental Approach to Patients and Colleagues regardless of their sexuality, ethnicity, disability, religious beliefs or financial status

Ref

 

 

 

  • Flexibility (able to change and adapt, respond to rapidly changing circumstances)

IV/Ref

 

 

 

  • Resilience (able to operate under pressure, cope with setbacks, self-aware)

IV/Ref

 

 

 

  • Thoroughness (is well prepared, shows self-discipline/commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines)

AF/IV/Ref

 

 

 

  • Shows Initiative/ Drive/ Enthusiasm (self-starter, motivated, shows curiosity, initiative)

AF/IV/Ref

 

 

 

  • Probity (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality)

IV/Ref

 

 

COMMITMENT TO SPECIALTY

  • Demonstrable interest in and understanding of MCND SITM
  • Commitment to personal and professional development

AF/IV/Ref

 

 

 

AF/IV/Ref

 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Meets professional health requirements

Pre-employment health screening

 

 

 

AF = Application Form
IV = Interview
Ref = Reference

Any attributes which are evaluated on the basis of the application form alone may be further explored at the interview stage