Job summary
An exciting opportunity to join the Homerton University Hospital as a post CCT fellow. We are looking to recruit a post CCT fellow to complete our staff of 16 Consultants, 4 post CCT fellows, 12 Registrars and 13 SHOs.
Main duties of the job
This post will ideally suit a post CCT candidate with at least four years' experience at 'middle grade' level within the NHS, who wants additional experience in his/her area of interest or to consolidate and develop their expertise prior to taking on a consultant role. The candidate will have management and leadership responsibility and the opportunity to set up and lead quality improvement projects. Previous experience in audit, research and medical education will be an advantage.
About us
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology is a busy and innovative department. The Obstetric unit has approximately 6000 deliveries per annum with a high proportion of high risk cases. The Delivery Suite is supported by a level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and as such, attracts a large number of in utero transfers. We have a tertiary referral Fetal Medicine Unit with 4 Consultants and 3 specialist midwives. Within Gynaecology there are specialist clinics in the following areas: endometriosis, colposcopy, infertility, urogynaecology, vulval disease, perineal clinic, acute gynaecology, out-patient hysteroscopy and early pregnancy. There are 5 Consultants with an interest in minimal access surgery. There are also 3 fertility consultants who contribute to the gynaecology services. We have specialist joint maternal medicine clinics with neurologist, rheumatologist, endocrinologist, haematologist, gastroenterologist and cardiologist. We also work closely with perinatal psychiatrist as we have a Mother and Baby Unit on site.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The 4 post CCT fellows work a 1 in 4 full shift rota to provide senior SPR cover at night, working alongside another registrar and SHO with prospective cover. On-call consultant is non-resident after 2200 hrs. This is done by doing a fixed weekday night every week and a Friday-Sunday weekend set of nights every month. Job plans are tailored to specific needs and interests of the candidate and usually include some service provision as well as special interests e.g. fetal medicine, maternal medicine, minimal access surgery, urogynaecology, early pregnancy etc. There will be opportunity to obtain a new skill within obstetrics and gynaecology by undertaking an ATSM or to complete ATSMs to make CV more attractive for a consultant job. Most of our previous postholders have successfully obtained substantive consultant jobs in London and beyond. There are also opportunities to participate in audit, research and medical education and simulation.
Please view the job description and person specification for full details of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The 4 post CCT fellows work a 1 in 4 full shift rota to provide senior SPR cover at night, working alongside another registrar and SHO with prospective cover. On-call consultant is non-resident after 2200 hrs. This is done by doing a fixed weekday night every week and a Friday-Sunday weekend set of nights every month. Job plans are tailored to specific needs and interests of the candidate and usually include some service provision as well as special interests e.g. fetal medicine, maternal medicine, minimal access surgery, urogynaecology, early pregnancy etc. There will be opportunity to obtain a new skill within obstetrics and gynaecology by undertaking an ATSM or to complete ATSMs to make CV more attractive for a consultant job. Most of our previous postholders have successfully obtained substantive consultant jobs in London and beyond. There are also opportunities to participate in audit, research and medical education and simulation.
Please view the job description and person specification for full details of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC's specialist register or a Specialist Registrar who is within 6 months of being admitted to the GMC's specialist register
- MRCOG or equivalent postgraduate qualification
Experience
Essential
- 4years' experience at Registrar-grade level in the NHS
- ST7 competencies or equivalent experience
Skills
Essential
- Delivery Suite skills in a high risk setting and ability to deal with emergency gynaecology cases
- Evidence of contribution of effective quality improvement and clinical risk management
Desirable
- RCA and Human Factors training
Audit and Research
Essential
- Clinical Audit Experience
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance Framework (NHS)
- Understanding of principles and application of clinical
Desirable
- Relevant research experience. Publication of peer reviewed papers.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC's specialist register or a Specialist Registrar who is within 6 months of being admitted to the GMC's specialist register
- MRCOG or equivalent postgraduate qualification
Experience
Essential
- 4years' experience at Registrar-grade level in the NHS
- ST7 competencies or equivalent experience
Skills
Essential
- Delivery Suite skills in a high risk setting and ability to deal with emergency gynaecology cases
- Evidence of contribution of effective quality improvement and clinical risk management
Desirable
- RCA and Human Factors training
Audit and Research
Essential
- Clinical Audit Experience
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance Framework (NHS)
- Understanding of principles and application of clinical
Desirable
- Relevant research experience. Publication of peer reviewed papers.
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).
