Job summary
Applications are invited for the Clinical Fellow post with an interest in diagnostic pathway of two week referrals, cancer unit surgery. The post will include on call sessions in the Acute Gynaecology Unit of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at St George's Healthcare NHS Trust, London.
Main duties of the job
The candidate will develop their clinical skills in ambulatory gynaecology by participating in regular clinics in TWR scan and outpatient hysteroscopy. They will also be responsible for the co-ordination of care of gynaecological oncology patients and those suspected of having a gynaecological cancer. This involves but is not restricted to:
(a) outpatient clinics,
(b) monthly Joint Cancer Clinic
(c) Preparation for the weekly MDT
(d) Assessment of inpatients with twice daily ward rounds
(e) Preparation of Theatre Lists
(f) Theatre
(g) Consultations for other services
(h) Coordination of patient care with other members of the MDT
The clinical fellow will provide emergency gynaecology cover on a 1:7 on call rota. This involves caring for all emergency gynaecology admissions under the acute gynaecology team for the first 24 hours. The candidate will be expected to conduct a ward round of these patients when on call and ensure continuity of care if handed over to other clinical teams. On call is until 9 p.m. For those not proficient in gynaecological scanning, comprehensive training and supervision is provided.
There is no obstetric component to this post; although for the right candidate there can be discussion should they wish to incorporate time on labour ward.
About us
St George's Hospital is a large hospital in Tooting, South London. It serves a population of approximately 280,000 people resident in the Merton, Sutton & Wandsworth Health Authority. It also serves as a provider of tertiary specialist care in various clinical disciplines, including oncological services.
St George's Hospital Medical School is part of the University of London, and together with St George's Hospital, is housed in integrated modern buildings in a large joint campus at Tooting in south London. It is a research-based independently governed and funded specialised health-focused School with academic departments in Biological Sciences, Behavioural, Clinical and Social Science. The School is closely integrated with the Hospital's extensive secondary and tertiary clinical NHS provision.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached Job description for detailed job plan.
The post holder will be required to be on a 1:8 rota with internal cover and will also be required to co-ordinate the emergency gynaecology on-call rota in turn with his/her colleagues.
Changes will be made to this Job Description as the Emergency Gynaecology rota unfolds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached Job description for detailed job plan.
The post holder will be required to be on a 1:8 rota with internal cover and will also be required to co-ordinate the emergency gynaecology on-call rota in turn with his/her colleagues.
Changes will be made to this Job Description as the Emergency Gynaecology rota unfolds.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent/ Part 2 MRCOG/ Registration to GMC/GDC
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- A pre-registration year/ At least three years spent working full time in Obs and Gynae (ST4 +)
Desirable
- Initiated some relevant research during their career to date/ Experience in Obstetrics and gynaecology to at least SpR year 3 / ATSM in benign gynaecology, hysteroscopy or gynae oncology
Skills
Essential
- Able to deal with basic management of gynaecological emergencies.
Desirable
- Understanding of management principles
Knowledge
Essential
- Understand principles of research and audit
Desirable
- Understanding of management principles
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent/ Part 2 MRCOG/ Registration to GMC/GDC
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- A pre-registration year/ At least three years spent working full time in Obs and Gynae (ST4 +)
Desirable
- Initiated some relevant research during their career to date/ Experience in Obstetrics and gynaecology to at least SpR year 3 / ATSM in benign gynaecology, hysteroscopy or gynae oncology
Skills
Essential
- Able to deal with basic management of gynaecological emergencies.
Desirable
- Understanding of management principles
Knowledge
Essential
- Understand principles of research and audit
Desirable
- Understanding of management principles
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).
