About this role
Job summary
This is a fixed term post in Obstetrics & Gynaecology with effect as soon as possible.
This is a fixed term post in Obstetrics & Gynaecology with effect as soon as possible.This post attracts overseas doctors with experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology to familiarise themselves with the UK system and preparing for their exams whilst working in the UK.The post offers registrars with an opportunity to consolidate their training in High risk Obstetrics with particular interest in maternity triage, Obstetric day unit, be aware of the referral pathway and antenatal patient management. The successful applicant will receive training in the management of acute Obstetrics and medical conditions in pregnant women. In addition, he/she will be taking part in a variety of obstetrics and gynaecology activities including gynaecology on-call, theatre activities for both Obstetrics and gynaecology, antenatal and gynaecology clinics. The successful candidate will also be expected to maintain the local database and take part in research activity.
Main duties of the job
General ResponsibilitiesThe duties under consultant supervision include the following -1. Taking part in regular Obstetric tirage sessions alongside other registrars 2. Coordinate and management of the patients seen in maternity triage and Day unit with agreed management plans with the duty consultant3. Participate on the on call rota with Gynaecology cover.4. Attending main theatre and day surgery and performing procedures under consultant supervision5. Scan reviews and formalizing management plan6. Engage in research activities, either existing or candidates own research.
Teaching and Training Responsibilities
1. The clinician is involved in teaching junior staff, nurses and medical students.2. The Registrar will assist with organisation of Departmental meetings and presenting cases.3. There are facilities available for research.
About us
Croydon Health Services provides integrated NHS services to care for people at home, in schools, and health clinics across the borough as well as at Croydon University Hospital and Purley War Memorial Hospital.
CUH provides more than 100 specialist services and is home to the borough's only Emergency Department and 24/7 maternity services, including a labour ward, midwifery-led birth centre and the Crocus home birthing team.
Purley War Memorial Hospital (PWMH) in the south of the borough offers outpatient care, including diagnostic services, physiotherapy and ophthalmology services run by Moorfields Eye Hospital, alongside an onsite GP surgery.
Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after for people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.
We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset.
Job description Job responsibilities On-Call Duties
The unit offers a two tier system for junior doctors. The successful applicant will work on the middle grade rota. The job includes nights and weekends on call. There is a regular weekend on-call and approximately three nights monthly.
Emergency Cover
The Junior Doctor accepts that he / she will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the Duty Consultant, in conjunction where practicable with his / her colleagues, both senior and junior.
It has been agreed between the professions and the DHSS while junior staffs accept that they will perform such duties, it stresses that additional commitments arising under this sub-section are exceptional and in particular that Junior Staff should not be required to undertake work on this kind for prolonged periods on a regular basis.
Person Specification
Essential Essential
GMC registered Relevant NHS and overseas experience Relevant Clinical knowledge MBBS or equivalent, MRCOG
Desirable
Relevant ATSM (experience in obstetric ultrasound) Relevant training for the post
Skills and experience Essential
Previous experience in O & G More than 4 years as registrar
Desirable
Training relevant to post
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 Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
Address Croydon University Hospital
530 London Road
Thornton Heath
CR7 7YE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)