Job summary
Homerton University Hospital is seeking to appoint two Specialist Registrars / Clinical Fellows in Obstetrics and Gynaecology to join our busy, supportive, and expanding department.
We are looking for doctors with at least two years of NHS experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, successful completion of the MRCOG Part 1 examination, and a strong desire to pursue a career in the specialty -- either through application for a national training number or via the CESR route. We have an excellent track record of supporting clinical fellows to progress via both pathways.
Our department of 16 Consultants, 4 post-CCT Fellows, 17 Registrars/Clinical Fellows, and 16 junior doctors provides approximately 6,000 births per year and delivers a wide range of specialist services, including maternal medicine, perinatal psychiatry, fetal medicine, fertility, and advanced gynaecology. The recent opening of our New Elective Centre has expanded surgical capacity, offering enhanced training and development opportunities.
Main duties of the job
This post is offered on a full-time basis (40 hours per week) as an initial 12-month contract, with the possibility of extension. A review will take place after one year to ensure that sessional commitments continue to meet the needs of the service.
The successful candidates will work on a 17-week rolling rota and undertake a broad range of activities, including:
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Obstetrics on-call (day and night)
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Gynaecology on-call (day and night)
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Emergency Obstetric Unit daytime cover
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Elective Caesarean section lists
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Antenatal clinics
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Gynaecology clinics
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Gynaecology theatre lists
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 on this page
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 on this page
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC
- MRCOG part 1
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years' NHS experience in O&G
Clinical skills
Essential
- Ability to assess and manage emergencies in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the level of at least an ST3 trainee
- Ability to make and implement management plans and clinical protocols.
- Ability to undertake basic Caesarean sections, instrumental deliveries, perineal repairs, and surgical management of miscarriage
- Ability to maintain high quality clinical records
- Personal management skills, including time management and documentation
Desirable
- Undertake hysteroscopies and simple operative laparoscopies
- PROMPT training
- ROBUST course
Clinical governance
Essential
- Evidence of quality improvement
Desirable
- Experience in developing guidelines
- Human Factors training
Audit and Research
Essential
- Good IT skills
- Clinical Audit Experience
- Understanding of principles and application of clinical research
Desirable
- Relevant research experience
- Publication of peer reviewed papers
Teaching Skills and Experience
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Train the trainers course
Communication
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity in written and spoken English.
- Ability to build rapport with patients and colleagues; including the ability to listen, persuade, negotiate and problem solve
Desirable
- Experience in providing feedback/ undertaking debriefs
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC
- MRCOG part 1
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years' NHS experience in O&G
Clinical skills
Essential
- Ability to assess and manage emergencies in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the level of at least an ST3 trainee
- Ability to make and implement management plans and clinical protocols.
- Ability to undertake basic Caesarean sections, instrumental deliveries, perineal repairs, and surgical management of miscarriage
- Ability to maintain high quality clinical records
- Personal management skills, including time management and documentation
Desirable
- Undertake hysteroscopies and simple operative laparoscopies
- PROMPT training
- ROBUST course
Clinical governance
Essential
- Evidence of quality improvement
Desirable
- Experience in developing guidelines
- Human Factors training
Audit and Research
Essential
- Good IT skills
- Clinical Audit Experience
- Understanding of principles and application of clinical research
Desirable
- Relevant research experience
- Publication of peer reviewed papers
Teaching Skills and Experience
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Train the trainers course
Communication
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity in written and spoken English.
- Ability to build rapport with patients and colleagues; including the ability to listen, persuade, negotiate and problem solve
Desirable
- Experience in providing feedback/ undertaking debriefs
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).
