Job summary
The post is clinically based and include both Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Full participation in the on call rota at SHO level is required. Obstetric daytime duties will include labour ward, elective operating, ward cover and support and clinical expertise in maternity day assessment units, along with antenatal clinics. Specialist antenatal clinics also run and there will be opportunities to attend these for learning and development. Gynaecology services include scanning in the early pregnancy and acute gynaecology unit, elective surgery, general gynaecology outpatients clinic and specialist clinics including menopause, and ward cover. We have an extensive gynae-oncology service and the successful applicant will be expected to participate in providing care for these complex patients.
On call duties are based on labour ward and the gynae ward, covering Obstetrics and gynaecology in the evenings, weekends and nights as the SHO on call.
There is also scope for a non banded post for an SHO specifically interested in gynae oncology. Duties would include pre and post operative care of complex gynae oncology patients, participating in MDT meetings, assisting in theatre, developing basic surgical skills.
This is also an excellent opportunity for an individual who has completed their FY2 training programme and is considering a career in O&G, who may wish to gain specific experience in areas of interest at this internationally renowned tertiary unit.
Main duties of the job
SHO duties in both obstetrics and gynecology, covering antenatal, postnatal and gynaecology wards, antenatal and gynaecology outpatient clinics, the Day Assessment and Triage Units and the Early Pregnancy Unit. Ultrasound training is available and encouraged. Participation in theatre, rotation through the gynecology oncology team and active participation in audit are expected. There is the opportunity to participate in the specialist interest clinics in the department including Obstetric Medicine, Fetal Medicine, Rapid Access Clinic and Outpatient Hysteroscopy Clinics. You will also have an opportunity to attend some of the teaching sessions which take place on a weekly basis and the Departmental monthly post graduate forums.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
The statutory requirement to be fully Covid-19 vaccinated as a condition of employment from April 2022 is subject to legislative review. At Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19. The successful applicant may have contact with patients and service users and as part of our pre-employment checks and risk assessments, we will ask all candidates to confirm whether or not they have been fully vaccinated or have a medical exemption.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
3 SHO equivalent level posts involving on call for both Obstetrics and gynecology. Total of 15 SHO posts on current rota.
The hospital is covered at night by a consultant (resident until 11pm then from home thereafter), a Senior Registrar (Specialist trainee 6/7), Registrar (Specialist Trainee 3-5) and SHOs (Specialist trainee 1/2).
Duties and responsibilities:
Regular morning ward rounds of in-patients in both obstetrics and gynecology. Assessment of patients in Day Assessment / Triage in Obstetrics, The Early Pregnancy and Acute Gynecology Unit is required during the day and Labour Ward cover is also integral. Elective Caesarean Section lists occur daily during the week when junior trainees are supervised operating on cases suitable for their level of training by consultants and senior trainees. Trainees are expected to participate in regular appropriate handovers to their colleagues and follow up patients with abnormal results. There are opportunities for supervised scanning in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and to learn basic surgical skills.
Job description
Job responsibilities
3 SHO equivalent level posts involving on call for both Obstetrics and gynecology. Total of 15 SHO posts on current rota.
The hospital is covered at night by a consultant (resident until 11pm then from home thereafter), a Senior Registrar (Specialist trainee 6/7), Registrar (Specialist Trainee 3-5) and SHOs (Specialist trainee 1/2).
Duties and responsibilities:
Regular morning ward rounds of in-patients in both obstetrics and gynecology. Assessment of patients in Day Assessment / Triage in Obstetrics, The Early Pregnancy and Acute Gynecology Unit is required during the day and Labour Ward cover is also integral. Elective Caesarean Section lists occur daily during the week when junior trainees are supervised operating on cases suitable for their level of training by consultants and senior trainees. Trainees are expected to participate in regular appropriate handovers to their colleagues and follow up patients with abnormal results. There are opportunities for supervised scanning in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and to learn basic surgical skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration and Licenced Practitioner
- UK NHS experience
Desirable
- MRCOG part 1
- Experience of working as a SHO
Relevant experience in specialty/Sub specialty
Essential
- Ability to provide complete details of employment history
- Minimum 6 months UK NHS experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in O&G at Fy2 level
Clinical skills
Essential
- Clinical Knowledge & Expertise: Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems. Capacity for excellent clinical & diagnostic skills & judgement. Demonstrates ability to prioritise clinical need & to look at the social context of medical problems. Demonstrates clear understanding of obstetric practice in the UK
Desirable
- Personal Attributes: Shows aptitude for practical skills, e.g. manual dexterity
- Completion of relevant courses, e.g. Basic Surgical Skills Course
Audit
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit and potential to contribute to development in O&G
- Evidence of active participation in audit
Desirable
- Evidence of interest and experience in participating in audit
Academic achievements including research/publications
Essential
- Research Skills: Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit & research and potential to contribute to development in O&G
Desirable
- Research: Evidence of interest and experience in participating in research
- Evidence of active participation in audit
- Teaching: Evidence of interest and experience in teaching
Language
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the following: a) that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or b) have the following scores in the academic international English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 6, Reading 6, Writing 6. However, if applicants believe that they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of the examples they need to provide evidence
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration and Licenced Practitioner
- UK NHS experience
Desirable
- MRCOG part 1
- Experience of working as a SHO
Relevant experience in specialty/Sub specialty
Essential
- Ability to provide complete details of employment history
- Minimum 6 months UK NHS experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in O&G at Fy2 level
Clinical skills
Essential
- Clinical Knowledge & Expertise: Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems. Capacity for excellent clinical & diagnostic skills & judgement. Demonstrates ability to prioritise clinical need & to look at the social context of medical problems. Demonstrates clear understanding of obstetric practice in the UK
Desirable
- Personal Attributes: Shows aptitude for practical skills, e.g. manual dexterity
- Completion of relevant courses, e.g. Basic Surgical Skills Course
Audit
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit and potential to contribute to development in O&G
- Evidence of active participation in audit
Desirable
- Evidence of interest and experience in participating in audit
Academic achievements including research/publications
Essential
- Research Skills: Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit & research and potential to contribute to development in O&G
Desirable
- Research: Evidence of interest and experience in participating in research
- Evidence of active participation in audit
- Teaching: Evidence of interest and experience in teaching
Language
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the following: a) that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or b) have the following scores in the academic international English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 6, Reading 6, Writing 6. However, if applicants believe that they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of the examples they need to provide evidence
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
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).
