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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 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.

Main duties of the job

The clinical fellow will work as part of a 1 in 8 rota Monday to Friday from 08.00-16:00 A typical 8 week cycle will contain:

• Long day each week covering either Obs or gynae
• 1 weekend of long days (08.00-20.00 sat and sun)) covering obs and gyane
• 1 weekend of nights (20.00-08.30 fri/sat/sun) covering obs and gynae
• 'Standard' days covering wards, theatres, Acute Gynaecology Unit and clinics

About us

St George's, University of London

St George's, University of London shares a site with St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, one of the UK's largest teaching hospitals. The partnership with St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, along with the strong links with other healthcare providers enable up-to-the-minute clinical insight that keeps research and teaching relevant to evolving healthcare needs. The co-location with the Trust gives our researchers access to a diverse range of patients who participate in clinical trials and are essential to the success of many of our research activities.

St George's University of London is now the only stand-alone medical school within the federation, offering students not only the advantage of a smaller, friendly school but also the benefits on one of the largest most diverse universities in Britain.

With more than 250 years of excellence and innovation in research and education resulting in groundbreaking advances in medicine and healthcare. Our alumni include Edward Jenner, John Hunter, Muriel Powell and Patrick Steptoe.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS
• Full registration with GMC

Desirable

• Evidence of interest in obstetrics and gynaecology

Experience

Essential

• Completed foundation years

Desirable

• Some experience in obstetrics and gynaecology
• Evidence of audit

Skills

Essential

• Basic life support
• Ability to recognise the sick patient

Desirable

• Advanced life support
• Basic surgical skills
• Presentation skills

general and personal

Essential

• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with caring attitude to patients.
• Excellent organisational ability

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