Job summary
This is a Junior Clinical Fellow (FY2/3 or ST1/2) to replace a current gap in service provision for six months, with possible extension to 1 year. It would be ideally suited to someone who has completed FY2 and is looking for additional experience in O&G before applying for specialist training. The remit of the post holder will be to work within the multi-disciplinary team providing and further developing care for women in Maternity & gynaecology. In addition, the individual will be required to play an active role in the general workload of the department.The post will be predominantly based at the Denmark Hill site of Kings College Hospital with a small number of shifts at the Princess Royal University Hospital in Orpington. The proposed timetable is attached. Further cross site working to encourage full integration of the departments may be required in the future. The On-Call commitment is for an average 1:5.5 rota. The post-holder will be expected to take part equally with other trainee in such a rota with EWTD with prospective cover.As a junior employee of the Trust you will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trust's patients. Although the post is not recognised by the Royal College of Gynaecologist as training posts, they offer excellent educational opportunities and the successful applicant will be given the same educational opportunities.
Main duties of the job
Applications are invited for a Trust Junior Clinical Fellow post in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology to be based at the Denmark Hill site of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust to commence in March 2026 for a 6 month fixed term contract, which may be renewed.
This post will provide an ideal opportunity as an introduction to obstetrics and gynaecology. The post holder will be on-call (with ST3-5 and ST6-7) as part of the Resident O&G rota which is EWTD compliant and provides protected time for teaching.
Applicants must be fully registered with the GMC and experience of working in the NHS (or equivalent healthcare system, Australia, New Zealand or Canada as examples)
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The Trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for all via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets by 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible
Job description
Job responsibilities
Together with the others to provide Maternity & gynaecology services for women attending Kings College Hospital. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties required for the proper functioning of the department.
Shared responsibility with the others for providing 24 hour, 7 day a week cover for the obstetrics & gynaecology on an on-call rota basis. There is also a responsibility to cross cover colleagues annual leave (on a prospective basis) and short-term sickness/absence.
To contribute to departmental audit programme in accordance with the Trusts R&D framework.
To be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene. To undertake annual training/updates in infection prevention and control.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Together with the others to provide Maternity & gynaecology services for women attending Kings College Hospital. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties required for the proper functioning of the department.
Shared responsibility with the others for providing 24 hour, 7 day a week cover for the obstetrics & gynaecology on an on-call rota basis. There is also a responsibility to cross cover colleagues annual leave (on a prospective basis) and short-term sickness/absence.
To contribute to departmental audit programme in accordance with the Trusts R&D framework.
To be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene. To undertake annual training/updates in infection prevention and control.
Person Specification
Application form and interview
Essential
- Registerable medical qualification
- Completed pre-registration/Foundation years (or equivalent outside the UK)
- Experience in day-to-day organisation of O&G services in a busy Teaching Hospital
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit and quality improvement.
Desirable
- Additional qualifications ATLS/ACLS/ALS/APLS
- Experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices
- Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes.
Person Specification
Application form and interview
Essential
- Registerable medical qualification
- Completed pre-registration/Foundation years (or equivalent outside the UK)
- Experience in day-to-day organisation of O&G services in a busy Teaching Hospital
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit and quality improvement.
Desirable
- Additional qualifications ATLS/ACLS/ALS/APLS
- Experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices
- Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Denmark hill
London
SE5 9RS
Employer's website
https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
