Job summary
This post is set within the maternity service and PGDE open to applicants ST4+
The obstetric medicine service at GSTFT has an international reputation and receives referral from all over the UK. The successful candidate would work under the supervision of the obstetric medicine consultants Professor Catherine Nelson-Piercy, Dr Anita Banerjee, Dr Oseme Etomi and Professor Catherine Williamson who work as part of several multidisciplinary teams with the consultant obstetricians and maternal fetal medicine specialists and specialist midwives caring for women with medical problems in pregnancy.
Main duties of the job
This post is designed to support SpRs/StRs who wish to make a commitment to education as part of their career. This is a six to twelve month joined programme' post aimed at those who wish to build on their personal teaching experience, develop expertise in educational theory and practice, and undertake supervised educational research. In tandem with this the post offers unique training in the clinical practice of obstetric medicine. The duration is dependent on the applicant's personal circumstances together with those of the unit.
Although an enthusiasm for teaching is a prerequisite, no assumptions will be made about formal knowledge of educational theory or practice. Hands-on teaching will be central to the post, as will a critical engagement with educational issues around providing postgraduate training in a changing context, both nationally and locally.
About us
The unit delivers around 6600 women per year and has an equally busy gynaecology unit seeing 12 000 emergencies and 10 000 new referrals each year. We have an exceptional reputation for education with protected time for teaching and consultant led educational supervision, and excellent opportunities to develop skills in all areas of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (clinical, research, educational and service improvement leadership). There is an international reputation for research and development in maternal medicine, assisted conception and prematurity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is designed for a ST4 7 level trainee to:
- Develop/ expand their skills in Medical Education
- Gain a qualification in Medical Education through KCL
- Publish research on their chosen area of interest in Medical Education
The post would be particularly suited to any acute medicine trainee wishing to complete the special skills module in Obstetric medicine.
The post potentially counts towards part of CCST training depending on the post holders individual circumstances.
The job will allow the successful post holder to undertake focussed training in Medical Education and obstetric medicine. The post holder may if they wish contribute to the Senior trainee acute medicine on call rota of their medical speciality for 50% of their contracted time. This on call clinical commitment will ensure that the post holder maintains their clinical involvement in acute medicine during the attachment. The other 50% of the time will be spent in Post Graduate Medical Education.
The post holder will have an opportunity to gain a Medical Educational qualification via the Institute of Education, University of London or the Kings Learning Institute, Kings College London (KCL), to the level of Certificate in Medical Education/Clinical Pedagogy as part of their on-going studies towards a MA/MSC. Funding towards this will be provided by Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT).
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is designed for a ST4 7 level trainee to:
- Develop/ expand their skills in Medical Education
- Gain a qualification in Medical Education through KCL
- Publish research on their chosen area of interest in Medical Education
The post would be particularly suited to any acute medicine trainee wishing to complete the special skills module in Obstetric medicine.
The post potentially counts towards part of CCST training depending on the post holders individual circumstances.
The job will allow the successful post holder to undertake focussed training in Medical Education and obstetric medicine. The post holder may if they wish contribute to the Senior trainee acute medicine on call rota of their medical speciality for 50% of their contracted time. This on call clinical commitment will ensure that the post holder maintains their clinical involvement in acute medicine during the attachment. The other 50% of the time will be spent in Post Graduate Medical Education.
The post holder will have an opportunity to gain a Medical Educational qualification via the Institute of Education, University of London or the Kings Learning Institute, Kings College London (KCL), to the level of Certificate in Medical Education/Clinical Pedagogy as part of their on-going studies towards a MA/MSC. Funding towards this will be provided by Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full UK GMC registration and a Licence to Practise.
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent
Desirable
- Demonstrates knowledge of career pathways in Obstetric medicine
- Additional Degree or MSc in relevant subject
- Experience in/ attendance at courses/ meetings relevant to medical problems in pregnancy
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates personal and educational reasons for applying for this fellowship
- Evidence of a good understanding of clinical governance.
- Evidence of ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Presentation of work at a national or international meeting
- Good organisational and problem solving skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of clinical audit and IT skills required.
- Understanding of principles of audit.
- Previous research experience. Publications in peer reviewed journals.
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
- Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
- Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others.
- Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure.
Desirable
- Simulation experience
- Experience in medical problems in pregnancy
- Management or governance training and/or qualification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full UK GMC registration and a Licence to Practise.
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent
Desirable
- Demonstrates knowledge of career pathways in Obstetric medicine
- Additional Degree or MSc in relevant subject
- Experience in/ attendance at courses/ meetings relevant to medical problems in pregnancy
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates personal and educational reasons for applying for this fellowship
- Evidence of a good understanding of clinical governance.
- Evidence of ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Presentation of work at a national or international meeting
- Good organisational and problem solving skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of clinical audit and IT skills required.
- Understanding of principles of audit.
- Previous research experience. Publications in peer reviewed journals.
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
- Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
- Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others.
- Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure.
Desirable
- Simulation experience
- Experience in medical problems in pregnancy
- Management or governance training and/or qualification
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).
