Job summary
Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Women's & Children's Division
Based atEpsomHospital
Full Time - 40 Hours Per Week
Fixed term 6 Months (possibility of extension)
An opportunity has arisen for a clinical Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology. This fellowship post provides excellent training opportunities for any trainee in Obstetrics & Gynaecology within the UK, EEA or from overseas who wishes to develop their acute obstetric and gynaecological and clinical/surgical skills.
Main duties of the job
Applications are invited for a fellowship post for the duration of 6 months in the first instance. The post-holder will also participate in the Obstetrics on call rota. This post will be based in The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, at Epsom Hospital.
The successful candidate will be expected to work with professional colleagues and local managers in the efficient running of the Service. He/she will be expected to participate in the Trust's governance and maintain their CME/CPD. He/she will also have a commitment to participate in the Trust's professional development activities.
About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role.
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Person Specification
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Put the patient first by being happy, helpful, caring, respectful and patient
- Always taking opportunities to improve, encouraging excellence
- Work as one team - communicate, collaborate and share
- Respect each other by being polite, pleasant and listening
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Hold a medical qualification or qualification registered with the GMC
- Appropriate higher medical qualification - MRCOG part1 or equivalent
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Able to contribute to the full range of skills required for the on call SHO/ST1-2 rota for the specialty
Desirable
- Experience at ST1/2 level in OBGYN
Management & Administrative Experience
Essential
- Personal time management skills
- Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Evidence of completed Audit cycle.
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduate medical students
- Ability to teach clinical skills
Desirable
- Formalised teaching experience
Research Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply research findings to clinical problems
- Ability to critically review research
Desirable
- Publications in peer review journals
Language
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred service
- Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement
- Good interpersonal skills
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Ability to communicate with patients and relatives
- Commitment to continuing professional development
Person Specification
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Put the patient first by being happy, helpful, caring, respectful and patient
- Always taking opportunities to improve, encouraging excellence
- Work as one team - communicate, collaborate and share
- Respect each other by being polite, pleasant and listening
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Hold a medical qualification or qualification registered with the GMC
- Appropriate higher medical qualification - MRCOG part1 or equivalent
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Able to contribute to the full range of skills required for the on call SHO/ST1-2 rota for the specialty
Desirable
- Experience at ST1/2 level in OBGYN
Management & Administrative Experience
Essential
- Personal time management skills
- Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Evidence of completed Audit cycle.
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduate medical students
- Ability to teach clinical skills
Desirable
- Formalised teaching experience
Research Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply research findings to clinical problems
- Ability to critically review research
Desirable
- Publications in peer review journals
Language
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred service
- Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement
- Good interpersonal skills
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Ability to communicate with patients and relatives
- Commitment to continuing professional development
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).
