Job summary
Job Title: Clinical Teaching Fellow with interest in Endometriosis & Benign Gynaecological Minimal Access Surgery and Honorary Clinical Lecturer
Band: ST5 and above (appropriate scale)
Hours of Work (p/w): 40 hours
Service Centre/Directorate: Education and Development, Gynaecology
Base: St George's Hospital / St George's University of London as appropriate
Accountable to: Head of Professional Support and Development
Reports to: Miss Suruchi Pandey Consultant Gynaecologist and University Lead for Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Key working relationships: Undergraduate Teaching Co-coordinators, Head of Professional Support and Development
Role of the Department: The role of the Education and Development department is to support the Trust's strategic objectives for workforce development through education and development to enable the delivery of excellent and cost-effective patient care
Main duties of the job
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the main Teaching Hospital linked to St George's University of London and plays a significant role in medical students teaching. This post has been established to enhance the teaching of medical and physician associate students in the Trust and St George's Medical School. There is an Undergraduate Co-coordinator based at the Trust who can support the organization of teaching within the Trust.
This post will be responsible for under-graduate teaching activities within the Obstetrics and Gynaecology division and performing research in Endometriosis for 50% of the post holder's time during the week. Part of this time will be allocated to further develop teaching skills and to register for the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Education course. For the remainder 50% of the week, the appointee will be helping with the endometriosis clinics, theatres, consent clinics and the endometriosis MDT to develop the individual's career.
The post holder will teach and co-ordinate students across all the Obstetrics and Gynaecology division to ensure that students are able to achieve their learning objectives. There will be close liaison with other Clinical Teaching Fellows in the Trust, to enhance the coordination or undergraduate clinical teaching of medical students.
About us
The post holder is expected to have a clear understanding of how this post contributes to the achievement of the trust strategy of: Delivering Outstanding Care, Every Time.
Our strategy is founded on four key priorities: providing strong foundations, delivering excellent local services, closer collaboration and offering leading specialist healthcare.
We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the Trust, being Excellent, Kind, Responsible & Respectful, and behave in a way that reflects these.
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects that all staff will share in this commitment. The Trust is clear that all staff have a responsibility to be aware of children and adult safeguarding policies and procedures and that each member of staff, clinical and non-clinical, will attend child or adult safeguarding training that is provided at an appropriate level to suit their role. The Trust has the additional expectation that all staff will be able to identify concerns and know what action to take.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will play an important role in the development and delivery of clinical teaching to medical students on the St George's University MBBS programme. Teaching will include the design and delivery of face to face or virtual teaching sessions via university and Trust platforms,
Bedside teaching sessions, the appointee will organize and run a clinical skills course, using simulation to teach vaginal examination and speculum examination and clinical PBLs. The successful candidate must support the teaching of health, safety and infection control requirements including good hygiene practices, appropriate and safe use of scrubs/uniform and PPE for students. Administrative tasks will include timetabling and liaising with the lead for undergraduate teaching and the teaching coordinator.
There are two MBBS programs, a 5-year course in which students are predominantly school- leavers, and a 4 year fast track course for graduate students. Students are admitted through a competitive selection process. The two courses merge for the clinical years.
Teaching
There main areas of responsibility will be:
- MBBS P year course teaching & teaching in Intro weeks
- Assessment
- Simulation Teaching of antenatal and speculum examination
- Resource development on Canvas
- Taking part in OSCEs
The department is involved in the formal medical student examination process including OSCEs in years T and P and the clinical finals in year F.
Clinical
The successful applicant will be responsible for
- Helping with One-stop Endometriosis Clinic
- Organizing and running the Endometriosis Theatres & actively participating in complex Gynaecological surgery
- Helping with the organization of Endometriosis MDTs
- Pre-op consent clinics and post-operative follow up and care of women with Endometriosis
- Taking part in clinical research related to Endometriosis
Supervision of all clinical work will be undertaken by Dr Suruchi Pandey, the lead for Undergraduate teaching & the Lead for Endometriosis. The nature of the attachment can be tailored to the needs of the post holder. The department provides excellent post-graduate training opportunities with teaching sessions and case presentations.
There will be a requirement to undertake flexible Acute Gynaecology weekend day on-calls when the service requires (1every 8-10 weeks), at an enhanced rate. Such on call responsibilities will be mutually agreed and will not impact on clinical work and on student teaching commitments.
Occupational Health risk assess and must clear all staff prior to appointment for work in line with national guidance for risks of COVID-19 infection and other immunity concerns such as immunity to Hepatitis B or absence of e-antigen.
GENERAL
- provisions of the Data Protection Act and its
- To work in accordance with the Trusts Equality and Diversity policy to eliminate unlawful discrimination in relation to employment and service delivery
- To have responsibility for the Health, Safety and Welfare of self and others and to comply at all times with the requirement of the Health and Safety
- To ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity in accordance with the To promote at all times equal opportunities for staff and patients in accordance with the Trusts policies to ensure that no person receives less favorable treatment than another on the grounds of: age; disability; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; race (ethnicity); religion or belief; sex (gender); gender reassignment or sexual
- To ensure skills are up-to-date and relevant to the role, to follow relevant Trust policies and professional codes and to maintain registration where this is a requirement of the role.
- To comply with the Trusts No Smoking
- To undertake such duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade and the needs of the
This job description is not an exhaustive document but is a reflection of the current position. Details and emphasis may change in line with service needs after consultation with the post holder.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will play an important role in the development and delivery of clinical teaching to medical students on the St George's University MBBS programme. Teaching will include the design and delivery of face to face or virtual teaching sessions via university and Trust platforms,
Bedside teaching sessions, the appointee will organize and run a clinical skills course, using simulation to teach vaginal examination and speculum examination and clinical PBLs. The successful candidate must support the teaching of health, safety and infection control requirements including good hygiene practices, appropriate and safe use of scrubs/uniform and PPE for students. Administrative tasks will include timetabling and liaising with the lead for undergraduate teaching and the teaching coordinator.
There are two MBBS programs, a 5-year course in which students are predominantly school- leavers, and a 4 year fast track course for graduate students. Students are admitted through a competitive selection process. The two courses merge for the clinical years.
Teaching
There main areas of responsibility will be:
- MBBS P year course teaching & teaching in Intro weeks
- Assessment
- Simulation Teaching of antenatal and speculum examination
- Resource development on Canvas
- Taking part in OSCEs
The department is involved in the formal medical student examination process including OSCEs in years T and P and the clinical finals in year F.
Clinical
The successful applicant will be responsible for
- Helping with One-stop Endometriosis Clinic
- Organizing and running the Endometriosis Theatres & actively participating in complex Gynaecological surgery
- Helping with the organization of Endometriosis MDTs
- Pre-op consent clinics and post-operative follow up and care of women with Endometriosis
- Taking part in clinical research related to Endometriosis
Supervision of all clinical work will be undertaken by Dr Suruchi Pandey, the lead for Undergraduate teaching & the Lead for Endometriosis. The nature of the attachment can be tailored to the needs of the post holder. The department provides excellent post-graduate training opportunities with teaching sessions and case presentations.
There will be a requirement to undertake flexible Acute Gynaecology weekend day on-calls when the service requires (1every 8-10 weeks), at an enhanced rate. Such on call responsibilities will be mutually agreed and will not impact on clinical work and on student teaching commitments.
Occupational Health risk assess and must clear all staff prior to appointment for work in line with national guidance for risks of COVID-19 infection and other immunity concerns such as immunity to Hepatitis B or absence of e-antigen.
GENERAL
- provisions of the Data Protection Act and its
- To work in accordance with the Trusts Equality and Diversity policy to eliminate unlawful discrimination in relation to employment and service delivery
- To have responsibility for the Health, Safety and Welfare of self and others and to comply at all times with the requirement of the Health and Safety
- To ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity in accordance with the To promote at all times equal opportunities for staff and patients in accordance with the Trusts policies to ensure that no person receives less favorable treatment than another on the grounds of: age; disability; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; race (ethnicity); religion or belief; sex (gender); gender reassignment or sexual
- To ensure skills are up-to-date and relevant to the role, to follow relevant Trust policies and professional codes and to maintain registration where this is a requirement of the role.
- To comply with the Trusts No Smoking
- To undertake such duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade and the needs of the
This job description is not an exhaustive document but is a reflection of the current position. Details and emphasis may change in line with service needs after consultation with the post holder.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Successful completion of ST4 training in obstetrics and gynaecology or equivalent
- If NTN, agreement of PG Dean or Head of School or Chair STC for OOP
Desirable
- Clinical experience beyond core training, research with publications
Skills
Essential
- Basic knowledge of diagnosis and management of endometriosis and common gynaecological conditions
- Management of acutely ill patients
- Competent in performing laparoscopic salpingectomy independently
Desirable
- Speciality based knowledge
- Demonstration of experience in gynaecological surgery
Skills teaching knowledge
Essential
- IT skills
- Teaching Medical students & Clinical and organisational teaching experience
- Intermediate level laparoscopic training course
Desirable
- Lecturing and assessment, Knowledge of PBL and CBL, Teaching course
- Online teaching via interactive online platforms
- Experience in surgical video editing
- Design of e-learning
- Experience of simulation training
other
Essential
- Excellent time management and organization
- Ability to work as a member of team
- Good interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Desirable
- Career aspiration in academic gynaecology
- Presentations in National conferences for example the BSGE/ theESGE conferences
- Publications and Prizes
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Successful completion of ST4 training in obstetrics and gynaecology or equivalent
- If NTN, agreement of PG Dean or Head of School or Chair STC for OOP
Desirable
- Clinical experience beyond core training, research with publications
Skills
Essential
- Basic knowledge of diagnosis and management of endometriosis and common gynaecological conditions
- Management of acutely ill patients
- Competent in performing laparoscopic salpingectomy independently
Desirable
- Speciality based knowledge
- Demonstration of experience in gynaecological surgery
Skills teaching knowledge
Essential
- IT skills
- Teaching Medical students & Clinical and organisational teaching experience
- Intermediate level laparoscopic training course
Desirable
- Lecturing and assessment, Knowledge of PBL and CBL, Teaching course
- Online teaching via interactive online platforms
- Experience in surgical video editing
- Design of e-learning
- Experience of simulation training
other
Essential
- Excellent time management and organization
- Ability to work as a member of team
- Good interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Desirable
- Career aspiration in academic gynaecology
- Presentations in National conferences for example the BSGE/ theESGE conferences
- Publications and Prizes
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).
