EPU Clinical Fellow: Early Pregnancy and Acute Gynaecology

Job description

Job responsibilities

This clinical role involves a timetable tailored to the specific role. This will include: acute gynaecology on-call sessions; early pregnancy and gynaecology ultrasound clinics; recurrent miscarriage clinics; out-patient acute gynaecology procedures. The successful candidate will be mainly based in the Elizabeth Suite (Early Pregnancy and Acute Gynaecology Unit) at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital Site. The candidate will be expected to work 9am-5pm (variable).

The post involves provision of weekend (Saturday and Sunday) clinics in the Early Pregnancy & Acute Gynaecology Unit. The successful candidate may also take part in the regular out of hours Gynaecology and Obstetrics SPR rota.

Non-clinical duties include coordination of Emergency Gynaecology MDT meetings; clinical guideline development; training and support of junior doctors.

The appointment will be on a scale equivalent to that of an appropriate ST level and carries an annual leave entitlement of 32 days (including statutory days) (pro-rata).

The post holder will be expected to contribute to departmental research interests in accordance with the Trusts R&D framework. Projects also developed during their time in the unit will be supported by the successful candidate with a view to publication. The post holder is expected to contribute to the Clinical Audit Programme and Quality Improvement Projects (QIP).

This post provides an ideal OOPE opportunity to begin a portfolio of specialist training in early pregnancy and gynaecological ultrasound. This skill will be complemented by the acquisition of other clinical skills needed to work in a busy early pregnancy and acute gynaecology unit. The successful candidate, with application, can expect to attain ultrasound skills equivalent to the RCOG intermediate level ultrasound in early pregnancy and acute gynaecology and showcase completed projects at national and international conferences.

The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate an active interest in the management of all acute gynaecology patients and complement a unified multidisciplinary approach to their care.

The post holder has a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of him-/herself, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.

The post holder is required to observe the rules, policies, procedures, Trust values and standards of Chelsea & Westminster NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.

The post holder is required to observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.

The successful candidate is required to be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.

Person Specification

Trust values

Essential

• Putting patients first
• Responsive to patients and staff
• Open and honest
• Unfailingly kind
• Determined to develop

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration
• MB BS or equivalent
• MRCOG Part 1
• Minimum of 2 years' full time (or equivalent part time) hospital service in the NHS up to ST2 grade or higher

Desirable

• Prizes or additional qualifications
• MRCOG Part 3

Experience

Essential

• Completion of pre-registration/ Foundation years training

Desirable

• Experience of gynaecological ultrasound
• Two years' work experience in the UK

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Solid Understanding of Clinical Governance
• Experience of Clinical Audit
• IT proficiency including, email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Good organisational skills
• Good communication skills
• Multi-disciplinary teamwork skills
• Emotional maturity and willingness to seek help from senior

Teaching and Training

Essential

• Experience of undergraduate and post graduate teaching

Desirable

• Medical Education or Adult Education Training
• Trained ALSO, MOET or NALS instructor

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

London

SW10 9NH

Employer's website

https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)