Clinical Research Fellow in Fetal Medicine ST3+

Barts Health NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Barts Health NHS Trust is seeking an obstetric trainee, sonographer, or midwife sonographer with solid obstetric ultrasound skills for a one-year position at the Royal London Hospital. The role offers exposure in Fetal Medicine, requiring a minimum of 12 months hands-on experience, and involves working closely with a multidisciplinary team to manage pregnancies complicated by fetal conditions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months experience in hands-on obstetric ultrasound is essential.
• Competence in performing the whole range of obstetric ultrasound scans as per FASP guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Carry out ultrasound screening, diagnosis and management of pregnancies complicated by fetal conditions.
• Ensure good liaison between the Fetal Medicine team and other professionals.
• Participate in clinical research activities within the Unit.

Skills

Obstetric ultrasound skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Job description

Applications are invited for one post based at the Royal London Hospital to commence on 1 October 2025 for a period of one year. These posts provide an excellent opportunity for training for an obstetric trainee, sonographer or midwife sonographer with solid obstetric ultrasound skills who wishes to pursue exposure in Fetal Medicine. A MINIMUM of 12 months experience in hands-on obstetric ultrasound is essential. Candidates without any ultrasound experience will NOT be shortlisted.

For informal enquiries, please email Dr Elena Greco [e-mail]

Main duties of the job

The duties and job plan outlined below are not definite or exhaustive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service and the applicant's interests and preferences. This will follow discussion with the Lead Clinician for Fetal Medicine.

1. To work within the Fetal Medicine Centre at Barts Health or in the other Fetal medicine Units within Barts Health to carry out ultrasound screening, diagnosis and management of pregnancies complicated by fetal conditions (Mon-Fri 09:00-18:00)
2. To ensure that good liaison exists between the Fetal Medicine team and professionals within the same specialty or other specialties involved in the antenatal counselling, diagnostic work-up and perinatal management of pregnancies complicated by fetal conditions
3. To work within the guidelines of care outlined in the local Obstetric Ultrasound and Fetal Medicine Guidelines.
4. To work closely with midwives, nurses, SHOs, SpR colleagues and Consultants
5. To take part to clinical research activities within the Unit

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required.

Please view the attachment below.

Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Clinical skills

Essential

• Competence in performing the whole range of obstetric ultrasound scans as per FASP guidelines

Desirable

• FMF accreditation for nuchal translucency screening
• Trans-vaginal Ultrasound Experience
• Early Pregnancy Unit Experience
• Previous experience in Obstetric at ST3+ level

Non-Clinical Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of Audit
• Teaching experience
• IT skills

Desirable

• Statistical knowledge
• Updated GCP certificate

Personal Skills

Essential

• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
• Good communications skills
• Good organisational skills
• Flexibility
• Ability to work in stressful situations and with heavy workload

Desirable

• Experience of managing a cultural mix of ethnic minority patients

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