King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Subspecialty Trainee in Materno-Fetal Medicine

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Job summary

This is a two year post based at King's College Hospital and the Harris Birth right Research Centre for Fetal Medicine and under the supervision of Dr Nick Kametas

The post can be extended to three years if the candidate has not had appropriate research experience.

All Fetal medicine training will take place at the Harris Birthright under the direct supervision of Dr Kametas, Professor Nicolaides or the other fetal medicine consultants.

Maternal medicine training will take place through specialist Medical and Obstetric clinics. Genetics clinics are held at the Harris Birthright on a weekly basis and are under the supervision of Dr Tessa Homfray.

The post has a requirement of alternate week cover for a 12-hour day on labour ward and, in addition to this, participation in the ST6/7 rota on a 1 in 10 basis with prospective cover for both LW days and on-call.

For an informal discussion regarding the position, you may contact Dr Kametas on 0203 299 2465 nkametas@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and well being and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.

To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.

To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.

To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.

This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.

All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account which will be the Trust's formal route for email communication. You are therefore required to check this regularly and to deal with such communication promptly.

About us

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts. We have 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

King's College Hospital is a research active organisation, with world - class researchers working in key clinical specialities. Investigators at King's are active in winning peer-review grants and in leading innovative high quality studies to benefit patients. Well over 90% of the health research underway at King's College London was rated as world leading or internationally excellent in the recent Research Excellence Framework assessment. King's College Hospital plays a leading role in contributing to this.

The liver research team makes a key contribution to the overall research output at KCH. The largest of the delivery units; the team manages a multi-faceted portfolio of commercial and non-commercial trials across the spectrum of liver diseases, from basic science to phase 4 activity.

Details

Date posted

26 July 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£63,152 a year per annum plus London zone allowance £2,162

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

213-CAY-6379605

Job locations

King's College Hospital

Denmark hill

London

SE5 9RS


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post has a requirement of alternate week cover for a 12-hour day on labour ward covering acute obstetrics and gynaecology and, in addition to this, participation in the ST6/7 rota on a 1 in 10 basis with prospective cover for both LW days and on-call.

This post would be suitable for any trainee who has successfully completed ST5. Previous experience in Materno-fetal medicine would be advantageous but is not essential. Trainees must have MRCOG or equivalent.

The appointee will be expected to register with the Subspecialty training programme at the RCOG. The appointee will have a named educational supervisor. Annual leave and study leave is commensurate with other post foundation doctors. The experience and opportunities offered would be excellent experience for applicants planning a career in materno-fetal medicine

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post has a requirement of alternate week cover for a 12-hour day on labour ward covering acute obstetrics and gynaecology and, in addition to this, participation in the ST6/7 rota on a 1 in 10 basis with prospective cover for both LW days and on-call.

This post would be suitable for any trainee who has successfully completed ST5. Previous experience in Materno-fetal medicine would be advantageous but is not essential. Trainees must have MRCOG or equivalent.

The appointee will be expected to register with the Subspecialty training programme at the RCOG. The appointee will have a named educational supervisor. Annual leave and study leave is commensurate with other post foundation doctors. The experience and opportunities offered would be excellent experience for applicants planning a career in materno-fetal medicine

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • GMC resgistration

Desirable

  • PhD, MD (original research)

Experience

Essential

  • Substantial experience in general Obstetrics and Gynaecology (completion of ST5 training or equivalent)

Desirable

  • ALS (or equivalent) within 2 years

Skills

Essential

  • Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
  • Meets professional health requirements

Desirable

  • Understanding of NHS, clinical governance & resource constraints; mgmt/financial awareness exp of committee work
Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • GMC resgistration

Desirable

  • PhD, MD (original research)

Experience

Essential

  • Substantial experience in general Obstetrics and Gynaecology (completion of ST5 training or equivalent)

Desirable

  • ALS (or equivalent) within 2 years

Skills

Essential

  • Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
  • Meets professional health requirements

Desirable

  • Understanding of NHS, clinical governance & resource constraints; mgmt/financial awareness exp of committee work

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital

Denmark hill

London

SE5 9RS


Employer's website

https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital

Denmark hill

London

SE5 9RS


Employer's website

https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant

Dr Nick Kametas

nkametas@nhs.net

02032992465

Details

Date posted

26 July 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£63,152 a year per annum plus London zone allowance £2,162

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

213-CAY-6379605

Job locations

King's College Hospital

Denmark hill

London

SE5 9RS


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