About this role
Job summary
Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology (ST6-7 or Post-CCT)
3 Posts Available: 2 x 12 month contracts and 1 x 6 month contract
Please note that, owing to the anticipated start date and service needs, only candidates who are currently eligible to work in the UK and are able to commence employment promptly will be considered.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for two enthusiastic and motivated doctors to join the Obstetrics & Gynaecology team at Barts Health NHS Trust as Clinical Fellows. These posts are initially offered for a period of 12 months, with the possibility of extension. We welcome applications from candidates available to commence as soon as possible.
Based at Newham University Hospital, these posts provide an excellent opportunity for senior trainees and qualified specialists to further develop their clinical expertise within a supportive and dynamic department.
Although these are non-training posts, fellows will gain extensive experience across the full range of obstetric and gynaecological services, including specialist clinics, theatres, and multidisciplinary care pathways. The department has a strong educational ethos, and successful candidates will be encouraged to participate fully in teaching, research, clinical audit, quality improvement projects, and journal clubs.
Main duties of the job
Independently assess, diagnose and manage obstetric and gynaecological patients within agreed competencies.
Provide senior clinical decision-making during elective and emergency clinical activity.
Lead the management of acute obstetric and gynaecological presentations during on-call periods.
Participate in antenatal, postnatal, labour ward, emergency gynaecology, ambulatory gynaecology and inpatient ward care.
Undertake outpatient clinics and theatre sessions.
Perform obstetric and gynaecological procedures appropriate to registrar level.
Independently perform caesarean sections, instrumental deliveries, manual removal of placenta and surgical management of miscarriage.
Ensure timely escalation of complex or high-risk cases to consultant colleagues.
Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical documentation.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
MBBS or equivalent medical qualification Full GMC registration with license to practice MRCOG Part 2 or equivalent
Desirable
MRCOG Part 3 or equivalent. Evidence of fetal monitoring training Evidence of MDT training including PROMPT or ALSO
Experience Essential
Experience working within Obstetrics and Gynecology at registrar level within the NH Experience managing acute obstetric and gynecological presentations
Desirable
Experience working within large, diverse and high-volume maternity units Experience in a specialist area of Obstetrics or Gynecology
Knowledge Essential
Broad knowledge of Obstetrics and Gynecology Understanding of governance, patient safety and clinical risk management Understanding of Good Medical Practice
Desirable
Knowledge of national maternity safety initiatives Knowledge of quality improvement methodologies
Skills Essential
Ability to independently perform caesarean section, instrumental delivery, manual removal of placenta and surgical management of miscarriage Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams IT literacy and clinical documentation skills
Desirable
Laparoscopic surgical skills including salpingectomy Experience using electronic patient record systems Teaching and presentation skills.
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 Barts Health NHS Trust
Address Newham University Hospital
Glen Road
London
E13 8SL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)