Job summary
Applications are invited for the above post which offers subspecialist training in Maternal and Fetal Medicine. The clinical training is for a fixed period of minimum 2 years and is based at the Royal London Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust.
Applicants must either:
Hold a UK National Training Number (NTN), have completed at least five years of specialty training, and hold the MRCOG;
or
Already hold a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) and be on the UK GMC Specialist Register in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, with MRCOG or an equivalent qualification.
Applicants for a two-year training programme should have completed at least one year of relevant research training, leading either to a higher degree (MD/PhD) or to several significant peer reviewed publications, as stipulated by the RCOG sub-speciality Committee.
There is also the opportunity for suitable applicants without the necessary research experience to undertake a three-year training programme, which will include academic research.
For informal enquiries, please email:
Dr Elena Greco (programme director) elena.greco@nhs.net
Dr Rehan Khan rehan.khan1@nhs.net
Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment
Main duties of the job
This is an RCOG accredited subspecialty training post in Maternal and Fetal Medicine.
This is a fixed-term post for 24-36 months, depending on academic background and experience of the post-holder.
The post-holder must meet the RCOG requirements for entry to subspecialty training (ST5-7/post-CCT or equivalent).
The post-holder will be based primarily at The Royal London Hospital (RLH) (80% of training) with rotations to Whipps Cross Hospital (WXH) and Newham University Hospital (NUH) (approximately 20% of training). The timing and duration of these placements will be
On call duties: The post-holder will begin on the senior register rota at 1:10 on calls. This is a 3-tier rota; there are 2 SHOs on call, a Junior registrar and a Senior registrar. The onsite obstetric consultant covers at The Royal London Hospital from 08:00-2200. There is a separate Gynaecology Consultant on call who is onsite from 08:00 -1700 and off-site from 17:00-08:00
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The programme is organised into modular training blocks, covering all aspects of the MFM curriculum.
It can be undertaken as:
a 2-year traditional subspecialty programme, or
a 3-year academic programme (with dedicated research time).
The trainee will be supervised by Dr Elena Greco (Programme Supervisor), with input from other consultants across MFM, maternal medicine, high-risk obstetrics, gynaecology, and academic supervisors.
The programme will be tailored to the candidates clinical skills and research experience at entry. The weekly timetable will be adjusted according to the individual learning needs of the trainee including their research or academic activities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The programme is organised into modular training blocks, covering all aspects of the MFM curriculum.
It can be undertaken as:
a 2-year traditional subspecialty programme, or
a 3-year academic programme (with dedicated research time).
The trainee will be supervised by Dr Elena Greco (Programme Supervisor), with input from other consultants across MFM, maternal medicine, high-risk obstetrics, gynaecology, and academic supervisors.
The programme will be tailored to the candidates clinical skills and research experience at entry. The weekly timetable will be adjusted according to the individual learning needs of the trainee including their research or academic activities.
Person Specification
Education Route 1
Essential
- Hold a UK National Training Number (NTN) in Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
- Have completed at least five years of specialty training (minimum ST5 level, confirmed by RITA C or ARCP Outcome 1).
- Hold the MRCOG qualification.
Education Route 2
Essential
- Already hold a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
- Be entered on the UK GMC Specialist Register (or be within 6 months of obtaining CCT/CESR at the time of interview).
- Hold the MRCOG or an equivalent qualification.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Ability to take responsibility for clinical care of patients and operate as a senior registrar in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in a busy tertiary unit.
- >12 months of NHS experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Desirable
- Up to date RCOG portfolio or equivalent
- Log of experience or procedures
Skills Competence in intermediate obstetric ultrasound, demonstrated by either:
Essential
- Diploma in Obstetric Ultrasound/Fetal Medicine or Completion of the RCOG Intermediate Obstetric Ultrasound module.
- A strong interest in academic development
- Evidence of participation in audit and quality improvement
- Experience of teaching and supervising junior medical staff
- A track record in Quality improvement
- Experience in Clinical Audit
Desirable
- Formal training in quality and improvement methodology
- Post-graduate degree (MD/PhD or several peer reviewed publications (essential for a 2-year training programme)
Personal
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills and a caring attitude to patients
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- An awareness of their own strengths and weaknesses.
- Good organisational skills
- A clear vision of safe maternity culture
- Commitment to delivering outstanding personalised care ensuring all women have safe positive experiences.
- Outstanding multidisciplinary teamwork
Person Specification
Education Route 1
Essential
- Hold a UK National Training Number (NTN) in Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
- Have completed at least five years of specialty training (minimum ST5 level, confirmed by RITA C or ARCP Outcome 1).
- Hold the MRCOG qualification.
Education Route 2
Essential
- Already hold a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
- Be entered on the UK GMC Specialist Register (or be within 6 months of obtaining CCT/CESR at the time of interview).
- Hold the MRCOG or an equivalent qualification.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Ability to take responsibility for clinical care of patients and operate as a senior registrar in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in a busy tertiary unit.
- >12 months of NHS experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Desirable
- Up to date RCOG portfolio or equivalent
- Log of experience or procedures
Skills Competence in intermediate obstetric ultrasound, demonstrated by either:
Essential
- Diploma in Obstetric Ultrasound/Fetal Medicine or Completion of the RCOG Intermediate Obstetric Ultrasound module.
- A strong interest in academic development
- Evidence of participation in audit and quality improvement
- Experience of teaching and supervising junior medical staff
- A track record in Quality improvement
- Experience in Clinical Audit
Desirable
- Formal training in quality and improvement methodology
- Post-graduate degree (MD/PhD or several peer reviewed publications (essential for a 2-year training programme)
Personal
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills and a caring attitude to patients
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- An awareness of their own strengths and weaknesses.
- Good organisational skills
- A clear vision of safe maternity culture
- Commitment to delivering outstanding personalised care ensuring all women have safe positive experiences.
- Outstanding multidisciplinary teamwork
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).
