Job summary
Applications are invited from committed and enthusiastic doctors for a post as a senior clinical fellow (ST4 or equivalent and above) in Gynaecology Rapid Access at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. This post is at Hammersmith Hospital and Queen Charlotte's Hospital (though may involve some cross site working) for 12 months to cover maternity leave/vacancy with potential to extend this. This unit is a subspecialty tertiary centre which has a large catchment area and a high quality research profile. The post holder will be involved in the clinical aspects of the unit including clinics, investigations, treatments and surgical lists.
Candidates should have a demonstrable interest in Gynaecology Rapid Access (Oncology). The post is a fixed one year post available now or to start from new rotation in April 2025. The role was initially created to support the expansion of the Rapid Access clinics which now runs 4 days a week and provide an exciting opportunity for the post holder to gain an intense year of experience in Rapid Access and especially ultrasound scanning in gynaecology.
Imperial College has one of the largest Gynaecological oncology subspecialty units in the UK with tertiary and national referrals. The programme is well supported with multidisciplinary links to medical oncology and imaging services. There are strong academic and research ties with the Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the Rapid access and acute diagnostic services and the Early pregnancy and Acute Gynaecology service. They will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team undertaking care for women with acute diagnostic concerns. All aspects relating to the highest standards of care will the taught. The appointed doctor will continue on call cover for obstetrics and gynaecology out of hours (50% share of 1B banding).
A typical weekly timetable will be as follows with an out of hours commitment to general obstetrics & gynaecology which is 1B compliant (usually a 1:9 rota with a split week on call)
MON
TUES
WEDS
THURS
FRI
AM
Gynaecology Oncology Clinic
Rapid Access Clinic (RAC)
EPAU
Rapid Access Clinic (RAC)
Ovarian Clinic
AM
PM
PM
EPAU
Rapid Access Clinic (RAC)
Outpatient Hysteroscopy
RAC
(this is flexible between am/pm)
MDT/Research
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
Criteria relevant to the role
Essential
Desirable
Education/ qualifications
Higher qualifications
On GMCs register with a Licence to Practice
Part 1 MRCOG
At least 4 years training in Gynaecology
Part 2 MRCOG
Knowledge/skills
Clinical expertise in Specialty/sub specialty
Appropriate to job description
Experience in Gynaecology and Gynaecology rapid access
Achieved RCOG ST4 to ST8 competencies or equivalent
IT Skills and computer literacy
Leadership/
management skills
Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues.
Teaching and training
Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff
Audit
Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Evidence of interest and experience in participating in audit
Language
Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Interpersonal skills
Excellent written and spoken communications, ability to build rapport, work with others, persuade and negotiate
Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience, social skills appropriate to different types of client
Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure
Able to work as part of a team
Probity
Honesty, integrity, appreciation of ethical dilemmas.
Must be able to demonstrate and model the key Trust values of kind, expert, collaborative and aspirational
Physical requirements
Occupational health clearance for the role specified
Job description
Job responsibilities
Criteria relevant to the role
Essential
Desirable
Education/ qualifications
Higher qualifications
On GMCs register with a Licence to Practice
Part 1 MRCOG
At least 4 years training in Gynaecology
Part 2 MRCOG
Knowledge/skills
Clinical expertise in Specialty/sub specialty
Appropriate to job description
Experience in Gynaecology and Gynaecology rapid access
Achieved RCOG ST4 to ST8 competencies or equivalent
IT Skills and computer literacy
Leadership/
management skills
Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues.
Teaching and training
Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff
Audit
Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Evidence of interest and experience in participating in audit
Language
Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Interpersonal skills
Excellent written and spoken communications, ability to build rapport, work with others, persuade and negotiate
Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience, social skills appropriate to different types of client
Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure
Able to work as part of a team
Probity
Honesty, integrity, appreciation of ethical dilemmas.
Must be able to demonstrate and model the key Trust values of kind, expert, collaborative and aspirational
Physical requirements
Occupational health clearance for the role specified
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC's register with a Licence to Practice
- Part 1 MRCOG
- At least 4 years training in Gynaecology
Desirable
Language
Essential
- Are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Knowledge/skills Clinical expertise in Specialty/sub specialty
Essential
- KnowledgeAppropriate to job description Experience in Gynaecology and Gynaecology rapid access of research principles
- Achieved RCOG ST4 to ST8 competencies or equivalent
- IT Skills and computer literacy
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Desirable
- Evidence of interest and experience in participating in audit
Clinical skills
Essential
- Appropriate to job description
Leadership/ management skills
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues.
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff
Interpersonal skills
Essential
- Honesty, integriExcellent written and spoken communications, ability to build rapport, work with others, persuade and negotiatety, appreciation of ethical dilemmas.
- Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience, social skills appropriate to different types of client
- Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure
- Able to work as part of a team
Physical requirements
Essential
- Occupational health clearance for the role specified
Probity
Essential
- Honesty, integrity, appreciation of ethical dilemmas.
- Must be able to demonstrate and model the key Trust values of kind, expert, collaborative and aspirational
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC's register with a Licence to Practice
- Part 1 MRCOG
- At least 4 years training in Gynaecology
Desirable
Language
Essential
- Are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Knowledge/skills Clinical expertise in Specialty/sub specialty
Essential
- KnowledgeAppropriate to job description Experience in Gynaecology and Gynaecology rapid access of research principles
- Achieved RCOG ST4 to ST8 competencies or equivalent
- IT Skills and computer literacy
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Desirable
- Evidence of interest and experience in participating in audit
Clinical skills
Essential
- Appropriate to job description
Leadership/ management skills
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues.
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff
Interpersonal skills
Essential
- Honesty, integriExcellent written and spoken communications, ability to build rapport, work with others, persuade and negotiatety, appreciation of ethical dilemmas.
- Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience, social skills appropriate to different types of client
- Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure
- Able to work as part of a team
Physical requirements
Essential
- Occupational health clearance for the role specified
Probity
Essential
- Honesty, integrity, appreciation of ethical dilemmas.
- Must be able to demonstrate and model the key Trust values of kind, expert, collaborative and aspirational
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).
