Job summary
Applications are invited for the position of a Senior Clinical Fellow in Urogynaecology. The post is for an initial 12-month term.
This fellowship post provides therefore excellent training opportunities for any senior trainee in Obstetrics and Gynaecology within the UK, EEA or from overseas who wishes to develop their urogynaecology clinical/surgical skills.
The candidate will be expected to participate in on-going audits and in research programmes in the department. There is scope to develop skills in research and publications. We expect the candidate to work towards publications in the field and this will be supported with time and resources.
The fellow in Urogynaecology will work within the Urogynaecology service. The service places strong emphasis on a multidisciplinary approach to female pelvic floor dysfunction and there are close links between the department and affiliated specialties within and outside the Trust.
The on-calls will be at a registrar level (ST 5-7) and there is an expectation that the candidate has the skillset/experience to work at this level. The successful candidate will be required to participate in the on-call rota with regular fixed sessions (on-call commitment on Labour Ward and acute gynaecology) as Registrar in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The successful applicant must provide evidence of competency at registrar level in emergency obstetrics.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be expected to work with professional colleagues and local managers in the efficient running of the Service. He/she will be expected to participate in the Trust's governance and maintain their CME/CPD. He/she will also have a commitment to participate in the Trust's professional development activities.
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is a large 768 bed acute Trust serving South West London and Surrey. It comprises one acute hospital in Carshalton and a District General Hospital in Epsom, a dedicated children's hospital, Elective Orthopaedic Centre and a private patient unit and provides services from a number of support hospitals.
About us
We offer an extensive range of services, including cancer, pathology, surgery, and gynaecology to 500,000 people in south west London and north east Surrey. We operate two busy general hospitals, Epsom Hospital and St Helier Hospital, and run services from other locations, including Sutton Hospital.
St Helier Hospital is home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children, while Epsom Hospital is home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). Both Epsom and St Helier hospitals have Accident and Emergency departments (A&E) and Maternity services (Obstetrics).
We also play an active role in the local healthcare economy, and are the lead provider in two innovative health and care partnerships.
We have partnered with CSH Surrey, the three GP federations in the Surrey Downs area, and Surrey Council (who are an associate member), to provide adult community health services. This innovative partnership is called Surrey Downs Health and Care.
In Sutton, we have joined forces with the London Borough of Sutton, Sutton GP Services and South West London and St George's Mental Health Trust to provide adult and children's community health services and sexual health services to local people. Together, we are called Sutton Health and Care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Part 2 MRCOG or equivalent
- Registration with GMC
Experience
Essential
- A pre-registration year
- Experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology to StR year 6/7
Desirable
- Initiated some relevant research during their career to date
- Previous experience in urogynaecology
Skills
Essential
- Able to deal with basic management of gynaecological emergencies as well as pregnancy complications
Desirable
- Experience in performing cystoscopy and exposure to Urogynaecology prolapse and incontinence procedures
- Previous research experience
- Experience in performing urodynamics and ultrasound in relation to urogynaecological practice
Knowledge
Essential
- Broad understanding of gynaecology and urogynaecology and understands the principles with regard to the conservative and operative management of incontinence and prolapse
- Understands principles of research and audit
Desirable
- Understanding of management principles
Other
Essential
- Able to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
- Able to cooperate with colleagues on research projects
- Flexible in dealing with workload in the department
- Ability to organise own time and learning
- Potential to cope with stressful situations (I). Good communication skills, both written and verbal
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Part 2 MRCOG or equivalent
- Registration with GMC
Experience
Essential
- A pre-registration year
- Experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology to StR year 6/7
Desirable
- Initiated some relevant research during their career to date
- Previous experience in urogynaecology
Skills
Essential
- Able to deal with basic management of gynaecological emergencies as well as pregnancy complications
Desirable
- Experience in performing cystoscopy and exposure to Urogynaecology prolapse and incontinence procedures
- Previous research experience
- Experience in performing urodynamics and ultrasound in relation to urogynaecological practice
Knowledge
Essential
- Broad understanding of gynaecology and urogynaecology and understands the principles with regard to the conservative and operative management of incontinence and prolapse
- Understands principles of research and audit
Desirable
- Understanding of management principles
Other
Essential
- Able to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
- Able to cooperate with colleagues on research projects
- Flexible in dealing with workload in the department
- Ability to organise own time and learning
- Potential to cope with stressful situations (I). Good communication skills, both written and verbal
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).
