Job summary
This is a fantastic job opportunity coming up at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust. This has the responsibility for teaching Imperial undergraduates in their year 5 obstetrics and gynaecology firms. The post offers the candidate the opportunity to obtain a higher qualification in Medical Education and to join part of a vibrant Undergraduate Faculty comprising 11 Teaching Fellows across a number of specialities as well as working in a very busy obstetrics and gynaecology unit. There is the opportunity for exposure in both obstetrics and gynaecology commensurate with the successful candidates' previous experience. This post is best suited for someone who is planning a career in obstetrics and gynaecology but would like also to have enhanced training and education.
Main duties of the job
This job description is for a Senior Clinical fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology at ST5-7 level with opportunity to have training in general obstetrics and gynaecology.
The emergency gynaecology workload has increased with the reconfiguration of Emergency Departments across North West London. There is an emergency gynae/early pregnancy unit at Northwick Park and an early pregnancy unit at Ealing Hospital. Acute pelvic sepsis is common and emergency theatre cases varied, providing opportunities for experience in managing such cases.
The job involves cross site working at Northwick Park Hospital and Ealing Hospital. The appointee will be involved with the ST5-7 rota for obstetrics and gynaecology covering on-call commitments at Northwick Park.
Flexibility is a desired feature for any post holder. We are a busy department and occasionally it is necessary to modify the individual time table should there be acute and unexpected shortage of staff. The individual job plan will be discussed in detail with the successful candidate.
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
- Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
- St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
- Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
- Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre
Job description
Job responsibilities
This job description is for a Senior Clinical fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology atST5-7 level with opportunity to have training in general obstetrics and gynaecology.Many opportunities available for those wishing to pursue ATSMs. The post holderwill be an integral part of the general obstetrics and gynaecology team with cross siteworking at Ealing and Northwick Park Hospitals as part of the senior middle graderota.Following the closure of the maternity unit at Ealing the obstetric workload is basedat Northwick Park. This consists of mostly high risk patients with diverse medicalconditions. Currently there are 6000 bookings with an annual delivery rate ofapproximately 5000 deliveries at the NP site. There are specialised clinics fordiabetes, maternal medicine, haematological conditions and multiple pregnancy. Thelabour ward has 98 hours consultant presence and further on call cover. This isseparate from the gynaecology consultant cover. Ante natal clinics are at NorthwickPark and Central Middlesex. There is a high risk delivery suite with dedicatedtheatres, HDU, triage, observation bay and recovery unit. There is also midwiferyled ward for low risk women and those wishing to have a water birth.The emergency gynaecology workload has increased with the reconfiguration ofEmergency Departments across North West London. There is an emergencygynae/early pregnancy unit at Northwick Park and an early pregnancy unit at EalingHospital. Acute pelvic sepsis is common and emergency theatre cases varied,providing opportunities for experience in managing such cases.Ealing has facilities for clinics, gynaecology theatres, day case and in patient wards.NPH is a busy acute hospital in Harrow with a purpose built maternity unit includingdelivery suite, obstetric HDU, in-patient facilities, day assessment and clinic facilities.There is a level 2 Neonatal Intensive Care unit. Gynaecology in patient and theatrefacilities are located within the main hospital. Both hospitals have comprehensiveimaging facilities including CT and MRI suites.There is a committed educational department with weekly SHO tutorials, MDT's,weekly oncology MDT's, weekly emergency gynaecology MDT.The job involves cross site working at Northwick Park Hospital and Ealing Hospital.The appointee will be involved with the ST5-7 rota for obstetrics and gynaecologycovering on-call commitments at Northwick Park.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This job description is for a Senior Clinical fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology atST5-7 level with opportunity to have training in general obstetrics and gynaecology.Many opportunities available for those wishing to pursue ATSMs. The post holderwill be an integral part of the general obstetrics and gynaecology team with cross siteworking at Ealing and Northwick Park Hospitals as part of the senior middle graderota.Following the closure of the maternity unit at Ealing the obstetric workload is basedat Northwick Park. This consists of mostly high risk patients with diverse medicalconditions. Currently there are 6000 bookings with an annual delivery rate ofapproximately 5000 deliveries at the NP site. There are specialised clinics fordiabetes, maternal medicine, haematological conditions and multiple pregnancy. Thelabour ward has 98 hours consultant presence and further on call cover. This isseparate from the gynaecology consultant cover. Ante natal clinics are at NorthwickPark and Central Middlesex. There is a high risk delivery suite with dedicatedtheatres, HDU, triage, observation bay and recovery unit. There is also midwiferyled ward for low risk women and those wishing to have a water birth.The emergency gynaecology workload has increased with the reconfiguration ofEmergency Departments across North West London. There is an emergencygynae/early pregnancy unit at Northwick Park and an early pregnancy unit at EalingHospital. Acute pelvic sepsis is common and emergency theatre cases varied,providing opportunities for experience in managing such cases.Ealing has facilities for clinics, gynaecology theatres, day case and in patient wards.NPH is a busy acute hospital in Harrow with a purpose built maternity unit includingdelivery suite, obstetric HDU, in-patient facilities, day assessment and clinic facilities.There is a level 2 Neonatal Intensive Care unit. Gynaecology in patient and theatrefacilities are located within the main hospital. Both hospitals have comprehensiveimaging facilities including CT and MRI suites.There is a committed educational department with weekly SHO tutorials, MDT's,weekly oncology MDT's, weekly emergency gynaecology MDT.The job involves cross site working at Northwick Park Hospital and Ealing Hospital.The appointee will be involved with the ST5-7 rota for obstetrics and gynaecologycovering on-call commitments at Northwick Park.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Competency & experience to ST5-7 registrar level
- IT skills & computer literacy
- NHS experience within the last 3 years
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff
- Completed audits
Desirable
- Evidence of ongoing interest and achievement in research
- Organisational experience
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- MRCOG Part 3
- On GMC - registered Medical Practitioner
Desirable
- Another higher qualification PhD, MD (higher academic MD)
- MD or PhD
Skills, Abilities & Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to deliver a high quality service with patient welfare at forefront of practice
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development
Desirable
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Competency & experience to ST5-7 registrar level
- IT skills & computer literacy
- NHS experience within the last 3 years
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff
- Completed audits
Desirable
- Evidence of ongoing interest and achievement in research
- Organisational experience
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- MRCOG Part 3
- On GMC - registered Medical Practitioner
Desirable
- Another higher qualification PhD, MD (higher academic MD)
- MD or PhD
Skills, Abilities & Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to deliver a high quality service with patient welfare at forefront of practice
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development
Desirable
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).
Employer details
Employer name
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Northwick Park, Central Middlesex & Ealing hospitals
Watford Road
Harrow Middlesex
HA1 3UJ
Employer's website
https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
