About this role
Job summary
The post is based in the Early Pregnancy unit at Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital. The post has 80% allocated time to research, and 20% allocated time to clinical commitments, with 100% allocation to the on call rota.The post is initially for a period of 6 months with a view to extension to 3 years if they wish or are able to register for a higher degree.. The research area will be in early pregnancy health, and the clinical aspects of the post will involve obstetrics and gynaecology. Exposure to provision of care within the early pregnancy unit will be provided. The research at the Early pregnancy unit is led by Professor Tom Bourne, who has a large portfolio of research studies linked to Imperial College and many International Collaborations.
Main duties of the job
Each week will consist of research sessions and two clinical sessions which may include the following: regular morning ward rounds of in-patients in both obstetrics and gynecology. Assessment of patients in Day Assessment / Triage in Obstetrics, The Early Pregnancy and Acute Gynecology Unit is required during the day and Labour Ward cover is also integral. Elective Caesarean Section lists occur daily during the week when junior trainees are supervised operating on cases suitable for their level of training by consultants and senior trainees. Trainees are expected to participate in regular appropriate handovers to their colleagues and follow up patients with abnormal results. There are opportunities for supervised scanning in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and to learn basic surgical skills.
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Job description Job responsibilities
Imperial College Healthcare (ICHT) NHS Trust wishes to recruit a research fellow in Early Pregnancy Care at Queen Charlottes and Chelsea Hospital. This is a post in abusytertiary unit serving a diverse and complex population and will beavailable from October 2025. This post is mainly research based, with projects focussing on early pregnancy, and gynaecological ultrasonography. Clinically they will also aid the unit as part of theon callrota at registrar level (depending on individual clinical experience). There will be ad hoc daytime cover required, though where possible this will be focussed on the Research Fellows area of clinical and research interest and where possible will not interfere with thecandidatesresearch commitments. The early pregnancy unit is nationally and internationallyknown, andsees over 6000 referral each year and acts as a tertiary service for complex early pregnancy problems as well as dealing with acute gynaecology. The same service runs specialist clinics for possible ovarian pathology and rapid access clinics for women with possible gynaecological malignancy.It is expected that the research will contribute towards a qualification of higher education (MD/PhD) at Imperial College London. The candidate is responsible for higher degree registration fees however a discount is applied for Trust staff (please access current information on this)'.
Duties and responsibilities:
Research sessions and two weekly clinical sessions which may include the following: regular morning ward rounds of in-patients in both obstetrics and gynecology. Assessment of patients in Day Assessment / Triage in Obstetrics, The Early Pregnancy and Acute Gynecology Unit is required during the day and Labour Ward cover is also integral. Elective Caesarean Section lists occur daily during the week when junior trainees are supervised operating on cases suitable for their level of training by consultants and senior trainees. Trainees are expected to participate in regular appropriate handovers to their colleagues and follow up patients with abnormal results. There are opportunities for supervised scanning in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and to learn basic surgical skills. Timetable will vary depending on the clinical commitments requiring cover
Regular meetings:
Monday lunchtime: Neonatal meeting (weekly)
Tuesday am: Maternal Medicine meeting (weekly)
Wednesday am: Journal club (alternate)
Thursday am: Fetal monitoring meeting (weekly)
Friday pm: Maternal Medicine
Post Graduate forum (monthly varying days): departmental teaching
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
On GMC registered/ licensed Medical Practitioner MBBS or equivalent medical qualification NTN in O&G OOP approval will need to be applied for from HEE Successful completion of MRCOG Part 1
Desirable
Successful completion of MRCOG Parts 2 and 3
Relevant experience Essential
Ability to provide complete details of employment history
Desirable
Experience in this specialty
Clinical skills Essential
Clinical Knowledge & Expertise: Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems. Capacity for excellent clinical & diagnostic skills & judgement. Demonstrates ability to prioritise clinical need & to look at the social context of medical problems. Demonstrates clear understanding of obstetric practice in the UK Successful completion of Basic Surgical Skills course (or equivalent)
Desirable
Personal Attributes: Shows aptitude for practical skills, e.g. manual dexterity
Audit Essential
Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit and potential to contribute to development in O&G Evidence of active participation in audit / quality improvement project
Desirable
Evidence of interest and experience in participating in audit/ quality improvement project relating to early pregnancy conditions
Academic achievements Essential
Research Skills: Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit & research and potential to contribute to development in O&G
Desirable
Research: Evidence of interest and experience in participating in research Evidence of active participation in audit Teaching: Evidence of interest and experience in teaching Good Clinical Practice course Good Clinical Practice course
Language Essential
All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the following: a) that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or b) have the following scores in the academic international English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 6, Reading 6, Writing 6. However, if applicants believe that they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of the examples they need to provide evidence.
Patient focused skills Essential
Ability and willingness to take team responsibilities for patient care
Probity Essential
Honesty, integrity, appreciation of ethical dilemmas. Must be able to demonstrate and model the key Trust values of kind, collaborative, expert and aspirational.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Queen Charlotte’s and Chelsea Hospital
London
W2 1NY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)