Job summary
Applications are invited for the Clinical Fellow post. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior clinical fellow in obstetrics and gynaecology (ST6/7 equivalent).
There are opportunities to develops a special interest would exist in foetal monitoring, advanced labour ward practice, ambulatory and benign gynaecology, and medical education.
The senior clinical fellow will work on the general obstetrics and gynaecology rota.
The post-holder will also participate in the Acute Gynaecology Unit (AGU) rota.
This is an 8 week rolling rota with a weekend on call every 8 weeks - 5-9pm Friday, 9am-9pm Saturday/Sunday. This is then followed by a week off. For 4 weeks, there will be a 5-9pm on call per week. The day can differ per week. This is then followed by 2 weeks with no out-of-hours on call.
Main duties of the job
The senior clinical fellow will work on the general obstetrics and gynaecology rota. This involves working a 1 in 8 on call rota on the senior registrar rota (ST6/7) comprising of 1 in 8 weekday nights (Monday to Thursday 2000-0830) and 1 in 8 weekends of days (Saturday and Sunday 0800-2000) and nights (Friday, Saturday and Sunday 2000-0830). They will also work 4 long days on Delivery Suite (08.00-20.30) per 8 week cycle.
The day time duties will be on the senior registrar rota and will be tailored to the interests of the successful applicant. These will include antenatal, postnatal and gynaecology ward rounds, gynaecology and antenatal clinics, gynaecology theatres and elective caesarean section lists. It would be expected that the fellow would be given time for special interest sessions in their chosen field and would be encouraged to register for the relevant ATSM. The daytime gynaecology cover is provided by acute gynaecology fellows who run the acute gynaecology unit between 0830 and 2100 daily. St George's maternity unit has a strong track record of training in intrapartum fetal monitoring using a fetal physiology and the senior clinical fellow would be expected to attend weekly training sessions.
About us
The successful candidate will be expected to work with professional colleagues and local managers in the efficient running of the Service, and will share with Consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management. He/she will be expected to participate in the Trusts system of governance and audit, and maintain their CME/CPD. He/she will also have a commitment to participate in the Trusts professional development. The appointee will be expected to observe the Trust's agreed policies and procedure, drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters, and to follow the standing orders and financial instructions of the Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
An example rota is shown below, please see attached job description for more information
Week
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1
20:00 - 24:00
00:00 - 8:30, 20:00 - 24:00
00:00 - 8:30, 20:00 - 24:00
00:00 - 8:30, 20:00 - 24:00
00:00 - 8:30
2
8:00 - 17:00
8:00 - 17:00
8:00 - 17:00
8:00 - 20:30
8:00 - 20:30
8:00 - 20:30
3
8:00 - 17:00
4
8:00 - 17:00
8:00 - 17:00
8:00 - 17:00
20:00 - 24:00
00:00 - 8:30, 20:00 - 24:00
00:00 - 8:30, 20:00 - 24:00
5
00:00 - 8:30
8:00 - 17:00
8:00 - 20:30
8:00 - 17:00
6
8:00 - 17:00
8:00 - 17:00
8:00 - 20:30
8:00 - 17:00
8:00 - 17:00
7
8:00 - 17:00
8:00 - 20:30
8:00 - 17:00
8:00 - 17:00
8:00 - 17:00
8
8:00 - 20:30
8:00 - 17:00
8:00 - 17:00
8:00 - 17:00
8:00 - 17:00
Job description
Job responsibilities
An example rota is shown below, please see attached job description for more information
Week
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1
20:00 - 24:00
00:00 - 8:30, 20:00 - 24:00
00:00 - 8:30, 20:00 - 24:00
00:00 - 8:30, 20:00 - 24:00
00:00 - 8:30
2
8:00 - 17:00
8:00 - 17:00
8:00 - 17:00
8:00 - 20:30
8:00 - 20:30
8:00 - 20:30
3
8:00 - 17:00
4
8:00 - 17:00
8:00 - 17:00
8:00 - 17:00
20:00 - 24:00
00:00 - 8:30, 20:00 - 24:00
00:00 - 8:30, 20:00 - 24:00
5
00:00 - 8:30
8:00 - 17:00
8:00 - 20:30
8:00 - 17:00
6
8:00 - 17:00
8:00 - 17:00
8:00 - 20:30
8:00 - 17:00
8:00 - 17:00
7
8:00 - 17:00
8:00 - 20:30
8:00 - 17:00
8:00 - 17:00
8:00 - 17:00
8
8:00 - 20:30
8:00 - 17:00
8:00 - 17:00
8:00 - 17:00
8:00 - 17:00
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent Part 2 MRCOG or equivalent. Registration with GMC.
Experience
Essential
- Foundation years completed Experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology to ST 6/7 (minimum of 5 years' experience in O and G)
Desirable
- Initiated some relevant research during their career to date. Evidence of interest in gynaecological surgery
Skills
Essential
- Able to deal with basic management of gynaecological emergencies. Able to manage a high risk delivery suite
Desirable
- Experience in performing transvaginal ultrasound and hysteroscopy. Previous research experience and evidence of publications
Knowledge
Essential
- Broad understanding of gynaecology Understands principles of research, audit and quality improvement An understanding of the importance of patient safety
Desirable
- Evidence of completed audit and/or quality improvement projects. Evidence of involvement in morbidity and mortality meetings and or risk management
Other
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 and able to work under pressure. Punctual and able to organise own time and learning. Good communication skills, both written and verbal
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent Part 2 MRCOG or equivalent. Registration with GMC.
Experience
Essential
- Foundation years completed Experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology to ST 6/7 (minimum of 5 years' experience in O and G)
Desirable
- Initiated some relevant research during their career to date. Evidence of interest in gynaecological surgery
Skills
Essential
- Able to deal with basic management of gynaecological emergencies. Able to manage a high risk delivery suite
Desirable
- Experience in performing transvaginal ultrasound and hysteroscopy. Previous research experience and evidence of publications
Knowledge
Essential
- Broad understanding of gynaecology Understands principles of research, audit and quality improvement An understanding of the importance of patient safety
Desirable
- Evidence of completed audit and/or quality improvement projects. Evidence of involvement in morbidity and mortality meetings and or risk management
Other
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 and able to work under pressure. Punctual and able to organise own time and learning. Good communication skills, both written and verbal
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).
