Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Applications are invited for the post of Senior Research Fellow - Endometriosis in the department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Guys and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust.
There is 1 full-time position available fixed term for a minimum of 6 months (with the potential to be extended to 12 months). We are seeking someone ST4+, to start early February or prior to this if available.
The Endometriosis Research Fellow will be helping with a new commercial study in Women's Services called the ACERS study. Activities will include research and recruitment time, acute gynaecology scanning, clinics (including complex Endometriosis, Rapid Access, ovarian cyst and scanning clinics).
Main Duties of the Job
The post will be a full-time equivalent to ST4-7 level in obstetrics and gynaecology at GSTFT working within the Directorate of Women's Services. All duties are undertaken with suitable senior support.
The post-holder will have passed MRCOG part 1 (or equivalent) and must have completed a minimum of 2 years at registrar or equivalent level (ST4) in an RCOG approved (or equivalent) unit.
Communication and inter-personal skills are very important in this post and the post-holder will be expected to exhibit the highest possible standards in communication with patients, their families, consultants, junior medical staff, midwives and nurses since multi-professional team-working forms the foundation of our patient-focused service.
Job Responsibilities
Please refer to job description attachment for timetable and further information on main duties and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
* Eligible for full UK GMC registration and a Licence to Practise
* MRCOG (UK) Part 1 or equivalent
* Completion of a minimum of two years of Specialist Training in Obstetrics & Gynaecology [ST4 or above when starts post]
* Additional Degree or MSc in relevant subject
* Experience in/ attendance at courses/ meetings relevant to endometriosis
Skills
* Demonstrates personal and educational reasons for applying for this fellowship
* Evidence of a good understanding of clinical governance
* Evidence of ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
* Objective evidence of good organisational and problem-solving skills
Experience
* 24 months minimum of Obstetrics & Gynaecology experience as an SHO (ST1-2)
* Experience of QUIPs/clinical audit
* Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligence in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
* Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
* Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others in a multi-professional team.
* Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and cope with setbacks or pressure.
* Participation in writing a guideline
* Presentation of audits/QUIPs/Research at local or national meetings
* Participation in rota organisation/administration
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.
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Depending on experience
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