Obstetrics and Gynaecology Clinical Fellow MTI Jan 2025

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking dedicated Clinical Fellows in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. This role is designed for those eager to gain valuable experience while working under supervision in a dynamic environment. You will be involved in ward cover, on-call sessions, and have the opportunity to engage in clinical audits and multidisciplinary meetings. This position offers a structured training pathway, ensuring you develop essential skills in fetal physiology and monitoring. If you are passionate about women's health and looking to advance your career in a supportive setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold an MBBS and have completed foundation years.
• Experience in obstetrics and gynaecology is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide ward cover on antenatal, postnatal, and gynaecology wards.
• Attend and present at departmental meetings and clinical audits.

Skills

Basic life support

Advanced life support

Basic surgical skills

Presentation skills

Ability to recognise the sick patient

Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Excellent organisational ability

Education

MBBS

Full registration with GMC

Job description

A Vacancy at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

These posts are ideal for candidates who are looking to gain experience in obstetrics and gynaecology prior to obtaining a training post. The clinical fellows will work at ST1/2 level. The main duties will be to provide ward cover on the antenatal, postnatal and gynaecology wards under supervision, as well as allocated on call sessions on the delivery suite. In addition, there will be an opportunity to gain exposure to antenatal and gynaecology clinics and in theatre.

The clinical fellow will be trained in the fetal physiology approach to Intrapartum monitoring and the use of STAN monitoring. The clinical fellow will be expected to attend and present at the weekly departmental CTG and perinatal meetings. In addition, the fellow is encouraged to attend the gynaecology multidisciplinary meetings in oncology and acute gynaecology. The clinical fellow will be encouraged to undertake clinical audit and contribute to the development of local guidelines.

The clinical fellow will work Monday to Friday from 08:00-16:00 and 1 in 4 weekends with one fellow each day working 08:00-20:00. A sample of the current rota is shown below. This rota has been banded at 1A.

Week

1. Mon
2. Tue
3. Wed
4. Thu
5. Fri
6. Sat
7. Sun

1

1. 8:00 - 20:00
2. 8:00 - 16:00
3. 8:00 - 16:00
4. 8:00 - 16:00
5. 8:00 - 16:00

2

1. 8:00 - 16:00
2. 8:00 - 20:00
3. 8:00 - 16:00
4. 8:00 - 16:00
5. 8:00 - 16:00
6. 8:00 - 16:00
7. 8:00 - 16:00

3

1. 8:00 - 20:00
2. 8:00 - 16:00
3. 8:00 - 16:00

4

1. 8:00 - 16:00
2. 8:00 - 16:00
3. 8:00 - 16:00
4. 8:00 - 20:00
5. 8:00 - 20:00

Junior Doctor Structure in department:

1. ST6/7 rota – this is a 1 in 8 rota and provides cover for nights and weekend days (during the week the senior cover on delivery suite is provided by consultants)
2. ST3-5 – this is a 1 in 8 rota providing daytime cover on delivery suite and at night
3. The Acute Gynaecology Unit – is staffed by 8 clinical fellows who provide cover from 08.30-21.00 every day
4. Currently, 4 clinical fellows at equivalent to ST1/2 grade are employed. The department's plan is to increase this to 8 fellows at this grade that will include 24-hour cover for the service.

Person Specification for the position of Clinical Fellow (ST1/2) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Factor	Essential	Desirable	Method of Assessment
Qualifications and Training	MBBS	Full registration with GMC	Evidence of interest in obstetrics and gynaecology	Application and interview
Experience	Completed foundation years	Some experience in obstetrics and gynaecology	Evidence of audit	Application and interview
Skills	Basic life support	Ability to recognise the sick patient	Advanced life support	Advanced life support in obstetrics	Basic surgical skills	Presentation skills	Application and interview
General & Personal	Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.	Exceptional interpersonal skills with caring attitude to patients.	Excellent organisational ability	Interview

This advert closes on Wednesday 18 Dec 2024.

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