Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Senior Research Fellow - Endometriosis in the department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Guys and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust.
There is 1 full-time positions available fixed term for minimum 6 months (with the potential to be extended to 12 months). We are seeking someone ST4+, to start early February or prior to this if available.
The Endometriosis Research Fellow will be helping with a new commercial study in Women's Services called the ACERS study. Activities will include research and recruitment time, acute gynaecology scanning, clinics (including complex Endometriosis, Rapid Access, ovarian cyst and scanning clinics).
Main duties of the job
The post will be a full-time equivalent to ST4-7 level in obstetrics and gynaecology at GSTFT working within the Directorate of Women's Services. All duties are undertaken with suitable senior support.
The post-holder will have passed MRCOG part 1 (or equivalent) and must have completed minimum 2 years at registrar or equivalent level (ST4) in an RCOG approved (or equivalent) unit.
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 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
Please refer to job description attachment for timetable and further information on main duties and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to job description attachment for timetable and further information on main duties and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Eligible for full UK GMC registration and a Licence to Practise
- MRCOG (UK) Part 1 or equivalent
- Completion of a minimum of two years of Specialist Training in Obstetrics & Gynaecology [ST4 or above when starts post]
Desirable
- Additional Degree or MSc in relevant subject
- Experience in/ attendance at courses/ meetings relevant to endometriosis
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates personal and educational reasons for applying for this fellowship
- Evidence of a good understanding of clinical governance
- Evidence of ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Objective evidence of good organisational and problem solving skills
Experience
Essential
- 24 months minimum of Obstetrics & Gynaecology experience as an SHO (ST1- 2)
- Experience of QUIPs/clinical audit
- Communication; Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
- Accountability; Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
- Interpersonal Skills; Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others in a multi professional team.
- Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure.
Desirable
- Experience in endometriosis
- Participation in writing a guideline
- Presentation of audits/QUIPs/Research at local or national meetings
- Participation in rota organisation/administration
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Eligible for full UK GMC registration and a Licence to Practise
- MRCOG (UK) Part 1 or equivalent
- Completion of a minimum of two years of Specialist Training in Obstetrics & Gynaecology [ST4 or above when starts post]
Desirable
- Additional Degree or MSc in relevant subject
- Experience in/ attendance at courses/ meetings relevant to endometriosis
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates personal and educational reasons for applying for this fellowship
- Evidence of a good understanding of clinical governance
- Evidence of ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Objective evidence of good organisational and problem solving skills
Experience
Essential
- 24 months minimum of Obstetrics & Gynaecology experience as an SHO (ST1- 2)
- Experience of QUIPs/clinical audit
- Communication; Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
- Accountability; Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
- Interpersonal Skills; Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others in a multi professional team.
- Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure.
Desirable
- Experience in endometriosis
- Participation in writing a guideline
- Presentation of audits/QUIPs/Research at local or national meetings
- Participation in rota organisation/administration
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
