Job summary
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
Clinical Fellow in Urogynaecology
1 Permanent
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust to appoint a specialty Doctor in Urogyanecology. There is no on call commitment. The candidate will be required to participate in research, Audit and other quality enhancing projects within the department. The post holder must be aspiring to have career in urogynaecology .
Main duties of the job
The post is suitable for candidates looking for their competencies in Urogynaecology and subjected to approval complete ATSM in Urogynaecology, Trainees looking for out of program experience in urogynaecology and Post CCT doctor looking to further enhance their training in Urogyanecology.
The applicant will attend general clinics, urogyanecology clinics, MDMs and theatres, ambulatory services. The applicant will be attached to urogyanecology team (Mr Gupta and Miss Zakaryan)- Please see provisional time table below: subject to change. Post Holder is expected to learn and get certified in Urodynamics and run independent urodynamic clinics.
Admin time is allocated and post holder is expected to coordinate MDT both local , combined with urologist, and Regional MDT and Post MDT actions, Patient related admin with triaging of referrals, Advice and Guidance, patient queries, Investigation results and Update BSUG database.
Post Holder will be expected to do Audits, update guidelines, Patient information leaflets and other academic activities.
With Introduction of Robotic surgery at DVH, post holder will get experience in working in Robotic Theatres with Urogynaecology team.
About us
Our ambition is to be an outstanding Trust. This means providing outstanding care for our patients through collaboration with colleagues and partners. We are committed to supporting the development of our staff, recognising the value that each role and individual brings to a team. Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust (DGT) is a medium sized acute Trust offering a range of medical and surgical specialties as well as a number of regional services (such as urology cancer). Surgeons value our dedicated Planned Care Centre at Queen Mary's Hospital in Sidcup and colleagues across the Trust maximise the professional development opportunities available as the founding member of the Guy's and St Thomas' Healthcare Alliance.
The Trust is refreshing the clinical strategy in 2019/20 for the next five years, centred on three core elements: providing outstanding care, being a hospital without walls and developing local specialist services.
The Trust has a well-developed and embedded set of values that places the patient at the centre of everything we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Delivery Suite has 2 operating theatres, 2 recovery beds, 2 low risk delivery room, and a total of 10 delivery rooms. The obstetric department has expanded greatly in recent years following the closure of the maternity unit at Queen Marys Hospital, Sidcup. We delivered 4900 deliveries in 2018. There are 40 beds for antenatal and postnatal care.
There is 87 hour Consultant Delivery Suite cover with built-in prospective cover for Consultant absence. This is achieved with a hot week system during which a single Consultant covers the Delivery Suite during the day time from Monday to Friday.
There is a co-located MLU (Midwifery Led Unit), which is across the corridor from the Delivery Suite. It has 4 delivery rooms, birthing pools and a friendly and homely environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Delivery Suite has 2 operating theatres, 2 recovery beds, 2 low risk delivery room, and a total of 10 delivery rooms. The obstetric department has expanded greatly in recent years following the closure of the maternity unit at Queen Marys Hospital, Sidcup. We delivered 4900 deliveries in 2018. There are 40 beds for antenatal and postnatal care.
There is 87 hour Consultant Delivery Suite cover with built-in prospective cover for Consultant absence. This is achieved with a hot week system during which a single Consultant covers the Delivery Suite during the day time from Monday to Friday.
There is a co-located MLU (Midwifery Led Unit), which is across the corridor from the Delivery Suite. It has 4 delivery rooms, birthing pools and a friendly and homely environment.
Person Specification
Qualifications and professional training
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCOG 3 or equivalent
Desirable
Clinical experience and effectiveness
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology at registrar level
- Competent to run the Delivery Suite
- Regular Participation in Audits and risk meetings
Desirable
- Audits and Publications
- MOET or similar courses
Teaching and training experience
Desirable
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff and teaching and training junior medical staff and midwives/nurses
Management and administrative experience
Desirable
- Evidence of management and administrative experience.
- Experience of rota management
Person Specification
Qualifications and professional training
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCOG 3 or equivalent
Desirable
Clinical experience and effectiveness
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology at registrar level
- Competent to run the Delivery Suite
- Regular Participation in Audits and risk meetings
Desirable
- Audits and Publications
- MOET or similar courses
Teaching and training experience
Desirable
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff and teaching and training junior medical staff and midwives/nurses
Management and administrative experience
Desirable
- Evidence of management and administrative experience.
- Experience of rota management
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).
