Job summary
This unique sub-specialty training post is split equally between St Mary's and King's College Hospitals. Maternal medicine training will predominantly be undertaken at St Mary's / Queen Charlotte's Hospital with Fetal Medicine mainly at King's College Hospital.
St Marys Hospital has a busy Obstetrics and Gynaecology service running daily with good consultant support. We are seeking a trainee ST 5 - 7 equivalent or post CCT to support the service and gain valuable experience in this area. The candidate will be contributing to the out of hours rota 1:9 (full shift). You will be encouraged to undertake audit, clinical govenance and take part in the education programme.
Main duties of the job
Key areas of responsibilities
- Registrar input in fetal and maternal medicine clinics
- Contribution to the general on call rota for obstetrics and gynaecology
- Involvement in the departmental research projects
General responsibilities
Provide High Quality Care to Patients in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- The post holder must be medically qualified and maintain GMC specialist registration.
- To develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post.
- To ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care Programmed Activities.
- To ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.
The fellow is expected to train for accreditation in under the Special Skills Course of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. It is anticipated that the clinical fellow will actively participate in the ongoing research of the Department.
The fellow will undertake a resident, New Deal and Working Time Directive compliant, out-of-hours commitment to general Obstetrics and Gynaecology at St Mary's Hospital.
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.
We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.
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
This is a likely schedule for the successful candidate but is subject to change depending on service and training needs
Monday
Kings College
Tuesday
St Marys
Wednesday
St Marys
Thursday
Kings College
Friday
Kings College
Morning
Fetal Medicine
Queen Charlottes Modular training
Obstetric Medicine/ ANC
Fetal Medicine
Research
Afternoon
Fetal Medicine
Queen Charlottes Modular training
Administration
Fetal Medicine
Research
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a likely schedule for the successful candidate but is subject to change depending on service and training needs
Monday
Kings College
Tuesday
St Marys
Wednesday
St Marys
Thursday
Kings College
Friday
Kings College
Morning
Fetal Medicine
Queen Charlottes Modular training
Obstetric Medicine/ ANC
Fetal Medicine
Research
Afternoon
Fetal Medicine
Queen Charlottes Modular training
Administration
Fetal Medicine
Research
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- MRCOG
- Special Interest Professional Module (SIPM) in Clinical Research/ Advanced Professional Module (APM) in Clinical Research.
- Higher degree (MD/PhD) in relevant subspecialty
- SITM in Fetal Care/Prenatal Diagnosis/Pregnancy Care/Maternal Medicine/ATSM in Fetal Medicine or Maternal Medicine
- Evidence of further advanced clinical training in relevant sub-specialties (e.g. SITM. SIPM, ATSM, ASM, Diplomas).
Eligibility
Essential
- Eligible to work in the UK and hold either: oA UK national training number or equivalent, including successful completion of clinical training to ST4-6 level, confirmed by outcome 1 in most recent ARCP or equivalent. or oHold a UK CCT (or Portfolio Pathway) and be on the UK Specialist Register in obstetrics and gynaecology, or hold a CCT or Portfolio Pathway that in due course will entitle you to enter the Specialist Register.
Academic/ research
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of basic science research or clinical trial methodology.
Desirable
- Evidence of academic prizes or honours at postgraduate level.
- Evidence of relevant peer reviewed papers and other publications (e.g. book chapter, book editor, case reports), within chosen subspecialty
- Evidence of academic prizes or honours at postgraduate level. Demonstrable output from previous research experience. Evidence of relevant peer reviewed papers and other publications (e.g. book chapter, book editor, case reports), within chosen subspecialty Presentations (oral or poster) at international, national or regional meetings. Completion or near completion of : oMD/PhD thesis oSIPM in Clinical Research/APM in Clinical Research Completion of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training Attendance at course on research methodology, statistics or evidence-based medicine.
Management
Essential
- Relevant contribution to management within obstetrics and gynaecology (rotas, committees, etc.).
- Understands and have experience of risk management.
Desirable
- Attendance at a medical management course.
- High quality output evident from management activities.
- Evidence of activities and achievements with demonstrable output, relevant to chosen subspecialty.
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of active participation in undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching with feedback.
Desirable
- Completion of formal teaching course or qualification
- Completion of educational supervision/mentoring course or experience as educational supervisor
- Experience of giving formal lectures.
- Evidence of leadership in education and training.
- Evidence of completion or progress of SIPM in Medical Education/ATSM in Medical Education
Personal skills(Communication and interpersonal skills,Empathy and sensitivity)
Essential
- Capacity to communicate effectively with patients and staff both verbally and written.
- Capacity to take in others' perspectives and treat others with understanding and sensitivity.
- Capacity to discuss sensitive issues effectively with others and adapt language as appropriate to the situation.
Desirable
- Extracurricular activities/achievements
IT skills
Essential
Desirable
- Evidence of IT skills or qualifications
Probity -professional integrity and respect for others
Essential
- Capacity to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate a non-judgemental approach towards others.
- Understands the importance of advocacy, safety, confidentiality and consent, with awareness of key cultural and religious factors in obstetrics and gynaecology practice.
- Display honesty and integrity
Commitment to specialty, learning and personal development
Essential
- Clearly demonstrates drive and initiative.
- Demonstrates realistic insight into subspecialty as practised in the UK.
- Commitment to personal and professional development, including capacity for reflective practice and learning Awareness of own training needs.
- Sound reasons for applying to this particular post with demonstration of clear career planning.
- Clear commitment to postgraduate education.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- MRCOG
- Special Interest Professional Module (SIPM) in Clinical Research/ Advanced Professional Module (APM) in Clinical Research.
- Higher degree (MD/PhD) in relevant subspecialty
- SITM in Fetal Care/Prenatal Diagnosis/Pregnancy Care/Maternal Medicine/ATSM in Fetal Medicine or Maternal Medicine
- Evidence of further advanced clinical training in relevant sub-specialties (e.g. SITM. SIPM, ATSM, ASM, Diplomas).
Eligibility
Essential
- Eligible to work in the UK and hold either: oA UK national training number or equivalent, including successful completion of clinical training to ST4-6 level, confirmed by outcome 1 in most recent ARCP or equivalent. or oHold a UK CCT (or Portfolio Pathway) and be on the UK Specialist Register in obstetrics and gynaecology, or hold a CCT or Portfolio Pathway that in due course will entitle you to enter the Specialist Register.
Academic/ research
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of basic science research or clinical trial methodology.
Desirable
- Evidence of academic prizes or honours at postgraduate level.
- Evidence of relevant peer reviewed papers and other publications (e.g. book chapter, book editor, case reports), within chosen subspecialty
- Evidence of academic prizes or honours at postgraduate level. Demonstrable output from previous research experience. Evidence of relevant peer reviewed papers and other publications (e.g. book chapter, book editor, case reports), within chosen subspecialty Presentations (oral or poster) at international, national or regional meetings. Completion or near completion of : oMD/PhD thesis oSIPM in Clinical Research/APM in Clinical Research Completion of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training Attendance at course on research methodology, statistics or evidence-based medicine.
Management
Essential
- Relevant contribution to management within obstetrics and gynaecology (rotas, committees, etc.).
- Understands and have experience of risk management.
Desirable
- Attendance at a medical management course.
- High quality output evident from management activities.
- Evidence of activities and achievements with demonstrable output, relevant to chosen subspecialty.
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of active participation in undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching with feedback.
Desirable
- Completion of formal teaching course or qualification
- Completion of educational supervision/mentoring course or experience as educational supervisor
- Experience of giving formal lectures.
- Evidence of leadership in education and training.
- Evidence of completion or progress of SIPM in Medical Education/ATSM in Medical Education
Personal skills(Communication and interpersonal skills,Empathy and sensitivity)
Essential
- Capacity to communicate effectively with patients and staff both verbally and written.
- Capacity to take in others' perspectives and treat others with understanding and sensitivity.
- Capacity to discuss sensitive issues effectively with others and adapt language as appropriate to the situation.
Desirable
- Extracurricular activities/achievements
IT skills
Essential
Desirable
- Evidence of IT skills or qualifications
Probity -professional integrity and respect for others
Essential
- Capacity to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate a non-judgemental approach towards others.
- Understands the importance of advocacy, safety, confidentiality and consent, with awareness of key cultural and religious factors in obstetrics and gynaecology practice.
- Display honesty and integrity
Commitment to specialty, learning and personal development
Essential
- Clearly demonstrates drive and initiative.
- Demonstrates realistic insight into subspecialty as practised in the UK.
- Commitment to personal and professional development, including capacity for reflective practice and learning Awareness of own training needs.
- Sound reasons for applying to this particular post with demonstration of clear career planning.
- Clear commitment to postgraduate education.
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).
