Job summary
The post is based at Queen Charlottes and Chelsea hospital (QCCH) a world leading tertiary obstetric unit and St Marys hospital (SMH) working alongside the well-established Imperial prematurity clinic and March of Dimes international preterm research centre. The fellowship will combine clinical exposure to the management of twin pregnancies and the prevention of preterm birth with ample time for audit, quality improvement and research projects. The fellowship is suitable for Obstetric and Gynaecology trainees who have completed ST4/5 and have the necessary experience to participate in the senior registrar rota at QCCH who are looking to gain experience in obstetric ultrasound, preterm birth prevention, twin pregnancy and research.
Main duties of the job
This is a 1 year post as senior clinical fellow in twin pregnancy. You will be part of the senior registrar out of hour on call component at registrar level involving full on call for both obstetrics and gynecology to participate in a 1 in 10 on call rota. The hospital is covered at night by an obstetric consultant (resident until 11pm then from home thereafter), a non resident Gynaecology consultant, a Senior Registrar (Specialist trainee 6/7), Registrar (Specialist Trainee 3-5) and SHOs (Specialist trainee 1/2). You will also be expected to provide 1 day per week of clinical service provision on labour ward, MDAU, ANC etc.
The main focus of the job will be to setup and run cervical length surveillance clinics for twin pregnancies at QCCH and SMH, identifying those patients that may benefit from intervention in the form of progesterone pessaries or cervical cerclage. You will not be expected to perform the cerclages but close liason with the preterm birth leads at SMH and QCCH for organising cerclages will be necessary. Training in measuring cervical length will be provided within the preterm birth prevention clinic at the beginning of the post.
Other responsibilities of the role include auditing twin outcomes at QCCH and SMH and applying for clinical ethics to store clinical data for research purposes for all twin pregnancies seen in the clinic.
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
1 registrar level post involving on call for both Obstetrics and gynecology. Total of 20 Registrar 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:
The successful candidate would work under the supervision of the Prematurity team in collaboration with the existing preterm birth prevention clinic and fetal medicine unit. The main responsibilities of the role would be:
- To work within the Obstetrics multidisciplinary tea
- To take part in the on-call rota with a 100% slot at QCCH
- Provide 1 full day equivalent per week of clinical service provision (Labour ward, ANC, MDAU etc)
- Set-up and run a cervical length surveillance clinic for twin pregnancies at QCCH and SMH hospitals and organise cervical cerclage where necessary
- Collect prospective Audit data for twin pregnancies at SMH and QCCH
- Encourage where possible participation of twin pregnancies in current ongoing research studies
Job description
Job responsibilities
1 registrar level post involving on call for both Obstetrics and gynecology. Total of 20 Registrar 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:
The successful candidate would work under the supervision of the Prematurity team in collaboration with the existing preterm birth prevention clinic and fetal medicine unit. The main responsibilities of the role would be:
- To work within the Obstetrics multidisciplinary tea
- To take part in the on-call rota with a 100% slot at QCCH
- Provide 1 full day equivalent per week of clinical service provision (Labour ward, ANC, MDAU etc)
- Set-up and run a cervical length surveillance clinic for twin pregnancies at QCCH and SMH hospitals and organise cervical cerclage where necessary
- Collect prospective Audit data for twin pregnancies at SMH and QCCH
- Encourage where possible participation of twin pregnancies in current ongoing research studies
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registered/ licensed Medical Practitioner
- Experience of working at Registrar level
- Part 1 MRCOG
- 24 months minimum of Obstetric and Gynaecology experience as an SHO in an educationally approved UK post
- Outcome 1 at ARCP following successful completion of ST4
Desirable
- Part 2 and 3 MRCOG
- Outcome 1 at ARCP following successful completion of ST5
Relevant experience in specialty/Sub specialty
Essential
- Ability to provide complete details of employment history
- Minimum 6 months UK NHS experience
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
Physical requirements
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice)
Communication skills
Essential
- Empathy & Sensitivity: Capacity to take in others' perspectives and treat others with understanding & sensitivity
- Ability to build rapport, to listen, persuade, negotiate
- Communication Skills: Capacity to discuss sensitive issues effectively with others & adapt language as appropriate to the situation
- Organisation & Planning: Capacity to organise oneself & prioritise own work, balancing urgent & important demands. Demonstrates punctuality, preparation & self-discipline. Demonstrates IT skills
- Problem Solving & Decision Making: Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to make decisions & to bring a range of approaches to problem solving Coping with Pressure: Capacity to operate under pressure, with initiative & resilience to cope with rapidly changing circumstances
- Vigilance & Situational Awareness: Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems, particularly in relation to clinical governance. Demonstrates awareness of acute situations that may change rapidly
Patient focused skills
Essential
- Ability and willingness to take team responsibilities for patient care
Flexibility
Essential
- Able to change and adapt, respond to rapidly changing circumstances
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registered/ licensed Medical Practitioner
- Experience of working at Registrar level
- Part 1 MRCOG
- 24 months minimum of Obstetric and Gynaecology experience as an SHO in an educationally approved UK post
- Outcome 1 at ARCP following successful completion of ST4
Desirable
- Part 2 and 3 MRCOG
- Outcome 1 at ARCP following successful completion of ST5
Relevant experience in specialty/Sub specialty
Essential
- Ability to provide complete details of employment history
- Minimum 6 months UK NHS experience
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
Physical requirements
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice)
Communication skills
Essential
- Empathy & Sensitivity: Capacity to take in others' perspectives and treat others with understanding & sensitivity
- Ability to build rapport, to listen, persuade, negotiate
- Communication Skills: Capacity to discuss sensitive issues effectively with others & adapt language as appropriate to the situation
- Organisation & Planning: Capacity to organise oneself & prioritise own work, balancing urgent & important demands. Demonstrates punctuality, preparation & self-discipline. Demonstrates IT skills
- Problem Solving & Decision Making: Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to make decisions & to bring a range of approaches to problem solving Coping with Pressure: Capacity to operate under pressure, with initiative & resilience to cope with rapidly changing circumstances
- Vigilance & Situational Awareness: Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems, particularly in relation to clinical governance. Demonstrates awareness of acute situations that may change rapidly
Patient focused skills
Essential
- Ability and willingness to take team responsibilities for patient care
Flexibility
Essential
- Able to change and adapt, respond to rapidly changing circumstances
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).
