Job summary
The post is based in the Centre for Fetal Care at Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital. The post has 80% allocated time to research, and 20% allocated time to clinical commitments, with 100% allocation to the on call rota. It is expected that the candidate will register for a higher degree. The research area will be in fetal medicine, and the clinical aspects of the post will involve obstetrics (predominantly) and gynaecology. Exposure to provision of care within the fetal medicine unit will be provided. The post will be for three years. The centre for fetal care is led by Professor Christoph Lees, who has a large portfolio of research studies linked to Imperial College and many International Collaborations.
Main duties of the job
Each week will consist of research sessions and two clinical sessions which may include the following: regular morning ward rounds of in-patients in both obstetrics and gynecology. Assessment of patients in Day Assessment / Triage in Obstetrics, The Early Pregnancy and Acute Gynecology Unit is required during the day and Labour Ward cover is also integral. Elective Caesarean Section lists occur daily during the week when junior trainees are supervised operating on cases suitable for their level of training by consultants and senior trainees. Trainees are expected to participate in regular appropriate handovers to their colleagues and follow up patients with abnormal results. There are opportunities for supervised scanning in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and to learn basic surgical skills.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Imperial College Healthcare (ICHT) NHS Trust wishes to recruit a research fellow in The Centre forFetalCare at Queen Charlottes and Chelsea Hospital. This is a post in abusytertiary unit serving a diverse and complex population and will beavailable from October 2021. The post is mainly focussed on research inFetalMedicine and it is expected that the candidate will enroll on a higher degree (MD or PhD). The candidate is responsible for higher degree registration fees however a discount is applied for Trust staff (please access current information on this)'.
There is also theopportunityto develop obstetric ultrasound scanning experiencewhile in post.Clinically theapplicantwill also aid the unit aspart of the on-call registrar rota witha full on-call slot and 2 clinical sessionsperweek. The aim will be for the successful candidate to seek external funding for research and tuition fees while in the post.
Duties and responsibilities:
Research sessions and two weekly clinical sessions which may include the following: regular morning ward rounds of in-patients in both obstetrics and gynecology. Assessment of patients in Day Assessment / Triage in Obstetrics, The Early Pregnancy and Acute Gynecology Unit is required during the day and Labour Ward cover is also integral. Elective Caesarean Section lists occur daily during the week when junior trainees are supervised operating on cases suitable for their level of training by consultants and senior trainees. Trainees are expected to participate in regular appropriate handovers to their colleagues and follow up patients with abnormal results. There are opportunities for supervised scanning in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and to learn basic surgical skills. Timetable will vary depending on the clinical commitments requiring cover
Regular meetings:
Monday lunchtime: Neonatal meeting (weekly)
Tuesday am: Maternal Medicine meeting (weekly)
Wednesday am: Journal club (alternate)
Thursday am: Fetal monitoring meeting (weekly)
Friday pm: Maternal Medicine
Post Graduate forum (monthly varying days): departmental teaching
Job description
Job responsibilities
Imperial College Healthcare (ICHT) NHS Trust wishes to recruit a research fellow in The Centre forFetalCare at Queen Charlottes and Chelsea Hospital. This is a post in abusytertiary unit serving a diverse and complex population and will beavailable from October 2021. The post is mainly focussed on research inFetalMedicine and it is expected that the candidate will enroll on a higher degree (MD or PhD). The candidate is responsible for higher degree registration fees however a discount is applied for Trust staff (please access current information on this)'.
There is also theopportunityto develop obstetric ultrasound scanning experiencewhile in post.Clinically theapplicantwill also aid the unit aspart of the on-call registrar rota witha full on-call slot and 2 clinical sessionsperweek. The aim will be for the successful candidate to seek external funding for research and tuition fees while in the post.
Duties and responsibilities:
Research sessions and two weekly clinical sessions which may include the following: regular morning ward rounds of in-patients in both obstetrics and gynecology. Assessment of patients in Day Assessment / Triage in Obstetrics, The Early Pregnancy and Acute Gynecology Unit is required during the day and Labour Ward cover is also integral. Elective Caesarean Section lists occur daily during the week when junior trainees are supervised operating on cases suitable for their level of training by consultants and senior trainees. Trainees are expected to participate in regular appropriate handovers to their colleagues and follow up patients with abnormal results. There are opportunities for supervised scanning in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and to learn basic surgical skills. Timetable will vary depending on the clinical commitments requiring cover
Regular meetings:
Monday lunchtime: Neonatal meeting (weekly)
Tuesday am: Maternal Medicine meeting (weekly)
Wednesday am: Journal club (alternate)
Thursday am: Fetal monitoring meeting (weekly)
Friday pm: Maternal Medicine
Post Graduate forum (monthly varying days): departmental teaching
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC registered/ licensed Medical Practitioner
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification NTN in O&G OOP approval will need to be applied for from HEE
Desirable
- Successful completion of MRCOG Part 1
Relevant experience
Essential
- Ability to provide complete details of employment history
Clinical skills
Essential
- oClinical Knowledge & Expertise: Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems.
- oCapacity for excellent clinical & diagnostic skills & judgement.
- oDemonstrates ability to prioritise clinical need & to look at the social context of medical problems.
- oDemonstrates clear understanding of obstetric practice in the UK
- oSuccessful completion of Basic Surgical Skills course (or equivalent)
Desirable
- oPersonal Attributes: Shows aptitude for practical skills, e.g. manual dexterity oCompletion of relevant courses, e.g. ALSO or equivalent oEvidence of attendance at fetal medicine scanning sessions
Audit
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit and potential to contribute to development in O&G
- Evidence of active participation in audit / quality improvement project
Desirable
- Evidence of interest and experience in participating in audit/ quality improvement project relating to fetal medicine
Academic achievements
Essential
- oResearch Skills: Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit & research and potential to contribute to development in O&G
Desirable
- Research: Evidence of interest and experience in participating in research Evidence of active participation in audit
- Teaching: Evidence of interest and experience in teaching Good Clinical Practice course
Language
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the following: a) that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or b) have the following scores in the academic international English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 6, Reading 6, Writing 6. However, if applicants believe that they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of the examples they need to provide evidence.
Communication skills
Essential
- oEmpathy & Sensitivity: Capacity to take in others' perspectives and treat others with understanding & sensitivity oAbility to build rapport, to listen, persuade, negotiate oCommunication Skills: Capacity to discuss sensitive issues effectively with others & adapt language as appropriate to the situation oOrganisation & Planning: Capacity to organise oneself & prioritise own work, balancing urgent & important demands. Demonstrates punctuality, preparation & self-discipline. Demonstrates IT skills oProblem Solving & Decision Making: Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to make decisions & to bring a range of approaches to problem solving oCoping with Pressure: Capacity to operate under pressure, with initiative & resilience to cope with rapidly changing circumstances oVigilance & Situational Awareness: Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems, particularly in relation to clinical governance. Demonstrates awareness of acute situations that may change rapidly
Patient focused skills
Essential
- Ability and willingness to take team responsibilities for patient care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC registered/ licensed Medical Practitioner
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification NTN in O&G OOP approval will need to be applied for from HEE
Desirable
- Successful completion of MRCOG Part 1
Relevant experience
Essential
- Ability to provide complete details of employment history
Clinical skills
Essential
- oClinical Knowledge & Expertise: Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems.
- oCapacity for excellent clinical & diagnostic skills & judgement.
- oDemonstrates ability to prioritise clinical need & to look at the social context of medical problems.
- oDemonstrates clear understanding of obstetric practice in the UK
- oSuccessful completion of Basic Surgical Skills course (or equivalent)
Desirable
- oPersonal Attributes: Shows aptitude for practical skills, e.g. manual dexterity oCompletion of relevant courses, e.g. ALSO or equivalent oEvidence of attendance at fetal medicine scanning sessions
Audit
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit and potential to contribute to development in O&G
- Evidence of active participation in audit / quality improvement project
Desirable
- Evidence of interest and experience in participating in audit/ quality improvement project relating to fetal medicine
Academic achievements
Essential
- oResearch Skills: Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit & research and potential to contribute to development in O&G
Desirable
- Research: Evidence of interest and experience in participating in research Evidence of active participation in audit
- Teaching: Evidence of interest and experience in teaching Good Clinical Practice course
Language
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the following: a) that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or b) have the following scores in the academic international English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 6, Reading 6, Writing 6. However, if applicants believe that they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of the examples they need to provide evidence.
Communication skills
Essential
- oEmpathy & Sensitivity: Capacity to take in others' perspectives and treat others with understanding & sensitivity oAbility to build rapport, to listen, persuade, negotiate oCommunication Skills: Capacity to discuss sensitive issues effectively with others & adapt language as appropriate to the situation oOrganisation & Planning: Capacity to organise oneself & prioritise own work, balancing urgent & important demands. Demonstrates punctuality, preparation & self-discipline. Demonstrates IT skills oProblem Solving & Decision Making: Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to make decisions & to bring a range of approaches to problem solving oCoping with Pressure: Capacity to operate under pressure, with initiative & resilience to cope with rapidly changing circumstances oVigilance & Situational Awareness: Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems, particularly in relation to clinical governance. Demonstrates awareness of acute situations that may change rapidly
Patient focused skills
Essential
- Ability and willingness to take team responsibilities for patient care
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).
