Job summary
The job plan is flexible and subject to review and is for one year, renewable. The job will be for two years maximum. The first six to nine months will be largely clinical but happy to support the right candidate who would like to undertake clinical research.
The post holder will be required to be on a 1:8 rota with internal cover and will also be required to co-ordinate the emergency gynaecology on-call rota in turn with their colleagues.
The candidate will develop their clinical skills in ambulatory gynaecology by participating in regular clinics in TWR scan and outpatient hysteroscopy. They will also be responsible for the co-ordination of care of gynaecological oncology patients and those suspected of having a gynaecological cancer. This involves but is not restricted to:
- outpatient clinics,
- monthly Joint Cancer Clinic
- Preparation for the weekly MDT
- Assessment of inpatients with twice daily ward rounds
- Preparation of Theatre Lists
- Theatre
- Consultations for other services
- Coordination of patient care with other members of the MDT
The clinical fellow will provide emergency gynaecology cover on a 1:7 on call rota. This involves caring for all emergency gynaecology admissions under the acute gynaecology team for the first 24 hours.
Main duties of the job
St George's has a comprehensive Two Week Referral Pathway (TWR) where ambulatory diagnostic services are provided for ultrasound, colposcopy service and outpatient hysteroscopy. The Cancer Unit activity is coordinated by Mr Paul Carter and supported by 2 other consultants who have oversight of the Gynae cancer patients together with the CNS. The weekly MDT is held on Monday mornings. There is a CNS supporting the service as well as the consultants.
GO MDT Members
Diagnostic consultants: Mr Kevin Hayes, Mr Kamal Ojha, Mr Edward Johnson, Ms Michelle Swer, Ms Esha Saha, Ms Madhu Ghosh
Surgeons: Mr Des Barton, Mr Thomas Ind, Mr Paul Carter, Mr Kevin Hayes
Medical Oncologist: Dr Fiona Lofts
Clinical Oncologist: Dr Susan Lalondrelle
Pathologist: Dr Angeline Teoh
Radiologist: Dr Sue Heenan
CNS: Maria Vallo
About us
With nearly 8,500 dedicated staff caring for patients around the clock, we are the largest healthcare provider in southwest London.
Our main site, St George's Hospital in Tooting - one of the country's principal teaching hospitals - is shared with St George's, University of London, which trains medical students and carries out advanced medical research. St George's Hospital also hosts the St George's, University of London and Kingston University Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences, which is responsible for training a wide range of healthcare professionals across the region.
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of 1.3 million across southwest London. A large number of services, such as cardiothoracic medicine and surgery, neurosciences and renal transplantation, also cover significant populations from Surrey and Sussex, totalling around 3.5 million people.
The trust also provides care for patients from a larger catchment area in southeast England, for specialties such as complex pelvic trauma. Other services treat patients from all over the country, such as family HIV care and bone marrow transplantation for non-cancer diseases. The trust also provides a nationwide state-of-the-art endoscopy training centre.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Daytime emergency gynae cover will be an integral part of the post and a session will be included within the job plans. Internal cover for emergency gynaecology will also be required for when colleagues are on leave.
The postholder may at a future date be expected to be resident on call for gynaecology and to provide some support to the labour ward and so the times indicated above would change.
The post holder will be required to be on a 1:8 rota with internal cover and will also be required to co-ordinate the emergency gynaecology on-call rota in turn with their colleagues.
Changes will be made to this Job Description as the Emergency Gynaecology rota unfolds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Daytime emergency gynae cover will be an integral part of the post and a session will be included within the job plans. Internal cover for emergency gynaecology will also be required for when colleagues are on leave.
The postholder may at a future date be expected to be resident on call for gynaecology and to provide some support to the labour ward and so the times indicated above would change.
The post holder will be required to be on a 1:8 rota with internal cover and will also be required to co-ordinate the emergency gynaecology on-call rota in turn with their colleagues.
Changes will be made to this Job Description as the Emergency Gynaecology rota unfolds.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Part II MRCOG
- Registration to GMC/GDC
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- A pre-registration year.
- At least three years spent working full time in Obs and Gynae (ST4 +)
Desirable
- Initiated some relevant research during their career to date.
- Experience in Obstetrics and gynaecology to at least SpR year 3.
- ATSM in benign gynaecology, hysteroscopy or gynae oncology
Skills
Essential
- Able to deal with basic management of gynaecological emergencies
Desirable
- Advanced obstetric and/or gynaecological ultrasound training.
- Trained to level 2 laparoscopic surgery
- Previous research experience.
Personal
Essential
- Able to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
- Able to cooperate with colleagues on research projects
- Flexible in dealing with workload in the department
- Punctual
- Ability to organise own time and learning
- Shows initiative
- Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility
- Good communication
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Part II MRCOG
- Registration to GMC/GDC
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- A pre-registration year.
- At least three years spent working full time in Obs and Gynae (ST4 +)
Desirable
- Initiated some relevant research during their career to date.
- Experience in Obstetrics and gynaecology to at least SpR year 3.
- ATSM in benign gynaecology, hysteroscopy or gynae oncology
Skills
Essential
- Able to deal with basic management of gynaecological emergencies
Desirable
- Advanced obstetric and/or gynaecological ultrasound training.
- Trained to level 2 laparoscopic surgery
- Previous research experience.
Personal
Essential
- Able to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
- Able to cooperate with colleagues on research projects
- Flexible in dealing with workload in the department
- Punctual
- Ability to organise own time and learning
- Shows initiative
- Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility
- Good communication
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).
