Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow - Early Pregnancy & Acute Gynaecology in the department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Guys and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust.
The Early Pregnancy and Acute Gynaecology Unit (EPAGU) was opened in 2003 as the only such unit in the United Kingdom (UK) to be open 24 hours per day and one of the first to offer direct access for acute gynaecology. Despite no longer being open 24/7, it remains one of the busiest early pregnancy units in the UK. It offers tertiary level specialist early pregnancy care to a high-risk local population. In addition, the Unit manages patients from the Assisted Conception Unit at Guy's, the Sexual Health Service at Burrell Street and high-risk pregnancies in patients under the specialist care of other departments within the Trust. EPAGU works closely with the world-renowned Prematurity clinic, Hypertension in Pregnancy and obstetric medicine services. EPAGU has a dedicated Recurrent Miscarriage Service which also accepts out of area referrals. There is close liaison with the Emergency Department and the General Surgeons, with whom Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) pathways exist.
Main duties of the job
This post provides the full breadth of training required to be a sub specialist in Early Pregnancy and Acute Gynaecology.
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 at least 1 year at registrar or equivalent level (ST3) in an RCOG approved (or equivalent) unit.
The post may include first on call cover for acute gynaecology. The holder will be expected to take an active part in the management of gynaecological emergencies on the emergency gynaecology unit and 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 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 three 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 early pregnancy/acute gynaecology and/or ultrasound scanning
- MRCOG (UK) Part 2/3
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 early pregnancy/acute gynaecology (demonstrate previous specialist interest above and beyond requirements of core curriculum)
- Previous training in transvaginal scanning in early pregnancy/gynaecology
- Participation in writing a guideline
- Presentation of audits/QUIPs/Research at local or national meetings
- Participation in rota organisation/administration
- 7 complete years of postgraduate clinical experience/ ST6 level at minimum, or equivalent if overseas OR Post CCT
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 three 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 early pregnancy/acute gynaecology and/or ultrasound scanning
- MRCOG (UK) Part 2/3
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 early pregnancy/acute gynaecology (demonstrate previous specialist interest above and beyond requirements of core curriculum)
- Previous training in transvaginal scanning in early pregnancy/gynaecology
- Participation in writing a guideline
- Presentation of audits/QUIPs/Research at local or national meetings
- Participation in rota organisation/administration
- 7 complete years of postgraduate clinical experience/ ST6 level at minimum, or equivalent if overseas OR Post CCT
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).
