About this role
Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Senior Clinical Fellow in the department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital. This is a trust funded post and is ideal for a doctor wishing to pursue a career in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in the future. The post-holder will have passed MRCOG part 1 (or equivalent) and must have completed at least 2 years at SHO or equivalent level (ST1-2) in an RCOG approved unit.
The unit delivers around 6800 women per year and has an equally busy gynaecology unit, seeing 12 000 emergencies and 10 000 new referrals each year. We have an exceptional reputation for education with protected time for teaching and consultant led educational supervision, and excellent opportunities to develop skills in all areas of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (clinical, research, educational, leadership and service improvement). We have an international reputation for research and development in maternal medicine, assisted conception and prematurity.
The postholder will be expected:
To conduct audit and participate in research. To participate in clinical and other service development activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care. To participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training. To show team working ability and develop leadership potential.
Main duties of the job
The post is a full-time and equivalent to ST3-5 level in Obstetrics & Gynaecology at GSTT, working within the Directorate of Women's Services. Clinical fellows will be expected to provide active senior medical input into the antenatal and postnatal care of women in the hospital and community setting. Obstetric duties will include covering the hospital birth centre (HBC) as second on-call (and senior decision maker overnight, with an offsite Consultant on call) and covering elective theatre lists. Further duties will include antenatal clinics; Maternity Assessment Unit (MAU); and ward rounds on the antenatal and postnatal wards.
Gynaecology duties will include gynaecology ward round, gynaecology outpatient clinics, one-stop outpatient minor procedure clinics, inpatient and outpatient operating sessions and emergency gynaecology sessions. The post also includes first on call cover for acute gynaecology at night. The holder will be expected to take an active part in the management of gynaecological emergencies on the emergency gynaecology unit, Gynaecology ward, as well as pre-operative and post-operative management of patients.
Communication and inter-personal skills are very important in this post and the post-holder will be expected to exhibit the highest possible standards in communication with patients, their families, consultants, junior medical staff midwives and nurses since multi-professional team-working forms the foundation of our patient focussed service.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT) comprises five of the UK's best-known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high-quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research's biomedical research centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.
We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.
Job description Job responsibilities
You will be second on call (with an ST1-2 and an ST6-7) for obstetrics and the first on-call for gynaecology, with consultant at home as part of the trainee rota which is EWTD compliant and has protected time for training. You will be expected to participate on the year ST3-5 rota. To apply you must have MRCOG Part 1 plus at least 24 months experience as an SHO (ST1-2) in a recognised RCOG unit.
Applicants must be fully registered with the GMC.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Eligible for full UK GMC registration and a Licence to Practise. MBBS or equivalent Passed MRCOG Part 1 (or equivalent) Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
Additional Degree or MSc in relevant subject
Skills Essential
Demonstrates good basic knowledge of Obstetrics & Gynaecology Demonstrates good communication skills. Evidence of ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
CTG Training within the last year Life support training within the last year (e.g. ALS/ALSO/MOET) Taken an active role in audit/research
Experience Essential
24 months minimum of Obstetrics & Gynaecology experience as an SHO (ST1-2) in an RCOG approved unit
Desirable
12 months previous experience in a UK post as an SHO in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
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 Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address St Thomas Hospital
Westminster Bridge Road
London
SE1 7EH
Employer's website https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)