Job summary
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at St. George's University Hospital is a highly regarded, busy, tertiary level unit serving women's health needs locally, regionally and nationally. We are looking for two ST1/2 equivalent clinical fellows to contribute to our work and who are available to start immediately and looking to gain further their own educational and career goals as part of a thriving well supported team.
Main duties of the job
Clinical fellow in obstetrics and gynaecology (ST1/2 level)
These posts are ideal for candidates who are looking to gain experience in obstetrics and gynaecology prior to obtaining a training post. The clinical fellows will work at ST1/2 level. The main duties will be to provide ward cover on the antenatal, postnatal and gynaecology wards under supervision. In addition there will be an opportunity to gain exposure on the delivery suite, in antenatal and gynaecology clinics and in theatre.
Due to the high volumes of applications we receive for certain posts, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.After the closing date we strongly advise you check the email account which is registered. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
About us
Junior Doctor Structure in department:
The junior doctors working in the obstetrics and gynaecology service are as follows:
- ST6/7 rota - this is a 1 in 8 rota and provides cover for nights and weekend days ( during the week the senior cover on delivery suite is provided by consultants
- ST3-5 - this is a 1 in 8 rota providing day time cover on delivery suite and at night
- The Acute Gynaecology Unit - is staffed by 8 clinical fellows who provide cover from 08.30-21.00 every day
- Currently 4 clinical fellows at equivalent to ST1/2 grade are employed . The departments plan is to increase this to 8 fellows at this grade that will include 24 hour cover for the service.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Job description:
The clinical fellow will work Monday to Friday from 08.00-16:00 and 1 in 4 weekend with one fellow each day working 08:00-20:00. A sample of the current rota is shown below.
Week
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1
8:00 - 20:00
8:00 - 16:00
8:00 - 16:00
8:00 - 16:00
8:00 - 16:00
2
8:00 - 16:00
8:00 - 20:00
8:00 - 16:00
8:00 - 16:00
8:00 - 16:00
8:00 - 16:00
8:00 - 16:00
3
8:00 - 20:00
8:00 - 16:00
8:00 - 16:00
4
8:00 - 16:00
8:00 - 16:00
8:00 - 16:00
8:00 - 20:00
8:00 - 20:00
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job description:
The clinical fellow will work Monday to Friday from 08.00-16:00 and 1 in 4 weekend with one fellow each day working 08:00-20:00. A sample of the current rota is shown below.
Week
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1
8:00 - 20:00
8:00 - 16:00
8:00 - 16:00
8:00 - 16:00
8:00 - 16:00
2
8:00 - 16:00
8:00 - 20:00
8:00 - 16:00
8:00 - 16:00
8:00 - 16:00
8:00 - 16:00
8:00 - 16:00
3
8:00 - 20:00
8:00 - 16:00
8:00 - 16:00
4
8:00 - 16:00
8:00 - 16:00
8:00 - 16:00
8:00 - 20:00
8:00 - 20:00
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full Registration with GMC
- MBBS
Desirable
- Evidence of interest in obstetrics and gynaecology
Experience
Essential
- Completed Foundation Years
Desirable
- Some experience in O&G
- Evidence of Audit
Skills
Essential
- Basic Life Support
- Ability to recognise a sick patient
Desirable
- Advanced life support
- Advanced life support in obstetrics
- Basic surgical skills
- Presentation skills
General & Personal
Essential
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with caring attitude to patients.
- Excellent organisational ability
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full Registration with GMC
- MBBS
Desirable
- Evidence of interest in obstetrics and gynaecology
Experience
Essential
- Completed Foundation Years
Desirable
- Some experience in O&G
- Evidence of Audit
Skills
Essential
- Basic Life Support
- Ability to recognise a sick patient
Desirable
- Advanced life support
- Advanced life support in obstetrics
- Basic surgical skills
- Presentation skills
General & Personal
Essential
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with caring attitude to patients.
- Excellent organisational ability
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).
