About this role
Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Senior Specialist Clinical Fellow (Senior Registrar) in the department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Guys and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, with special interest in Postgraduate Medical Education.
20% of the time the post holder will be expected to focus on education and training and developing postgraduate teaching. The other 80% the post holder is required to work a full-on call system delivering clinical care.
This is a hugely exciting opportunity for ambitious and focused individuals looking to develop and further their careers in an outstanding organisation. Most of our fellows progress to consultant positions within the UK and abroad.
We are a leading NHS organisation both nationally and internationally, and offer PG Doctors the opportunity to develop in our range of outstanding subspecialist areas.
Main duties of the job
Our Maternity Unit delivers around 6600 women per year, with a mixture of general and specialist pathways being delivered antenatally and postnatally. We provide a comprehensive Gynaecology service, containing a dedicated Early Pregnancy and Acute Gynaecology Unit, a standalone Gynaecology Outpatient environment, and elective operating at St Thomas' and Queen Mary's Hospital Sidcup.
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 and service improvement leadership). There is an international reputation for research and development in maternal medicine, assisted conception and prematurity.
Further details in the job description
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust 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 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.
We strive to recruit and retain the best staff as the dedication and skills of our employees lie at the heart of our organisation and ensure that our services are of the highest quality, safe and focused on our patients.
Job description Job responsibilities
A unique opportunity has arisen to join our highly trained and motivated doctors within our world renowned Obstetric & Gynaecology unit.Please note these are predominantly clinical Obstetric & Gynaecology roles (80%), including day and night on-calls, with 20% Education time.
The post-holder will be encouraged to register for and to complete relevant RCOG SITMs. It will also be suitable for those who have completed RCOG SITMs and wish to maintain and further their skills in a tertiary centre with excellent facilities and infrastructure under renowned supervisors. Applicants for this job are expected to have an excellent grounding in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The post-holder should have also completed the MRCOG Part 3 Exam and current experience of working at senior registrar level in the UK (ST6 equivalent). Applicants are expected to have current experience of working in the UK or an equivalent healthcare system.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
MBBS MRCOG Part 3 Full registration with GMC
Desirable
Training the trainer course Postgraduate Certificate Masters degree in Medical Education
Experience Essential
Informal and formal teaching experience Completion of all ST5 level competencies on the RCOG portfolio or working at senior registrar level Working in the UK for at least one year at ST5+ level Evidence of delivery of quality improvement projects
Desirable
Formal education qualification
Skills Essential
Knowledge of basic education principles and their application within clinical settings Good communication skills Previous teaching and training experience Enthusiasm for medical education and training Good organisation skills
Desirable
Good understanding of current issues and challenges within Obstetrics and Gynaecology and medical education Medical Education Research Critical appraisal/Research skills Simulation training 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 Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address Guy's & St. Thomas' NHS Trust
London
SE1 9RT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)