St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual to work within our establishment acute gynaecology and early pregnancy unit. The post holder will be working autonomously and closely with Lead Consultants. It's an exciting role, caring for the most unique patients within health care.
The Clinical Fellow will work in acute gynaecology unit. Training will be provided in Gynaecological ultrasound.
April 2025 start.
Main duties of the job
The Service deals with all early pregnancy complications (miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy), most emergency gynaecology (e.g. ovarian cysts) and performs all of the gynaecological ultrasonography at St George's University Hospital. The emergency service is run as a 'walk in' facility, serving about 20 women per day, whilst for less urgent scans an appointment system is in operation (about 40 women per day). Many are booked directly with GPs.
About us
In The Early Pregnancy Unit (EPU), all women are seen, counselled, and managed with an emphasis on a conservative approach thus avoiding the need for hospitalization. In the event of a gynaecological scan revealing an abnormality, the problem is dealt with and/or follow-up organized. The unit is often the first contact patients have when referred with abdominal distension, post-menopausal bleeding, or potential malignancy. The service is also closely linked to the provision of minimal access surgery services.
Job responsibilities
The duties are generally within the gynaecology department; however, there will be some cross cover for sessions on the general Obstetrics and Gynaecology Registrar rota.
The candidate will be trained and expected to become proficient in all aspects of gynaecological scanning. This will include working in the emergency gynaecology unit, early pregnancy assessment unit, as well as the one-stop clinics for specific disorders. They will attend the emergency gynaecology operating list. The provision of emergency gynaecology cover involves caring for all emergency gynaecology admissions under the acute gynaecology team for the first 24 hours. The candidate will be expected to conduct a ward round of these patients when on call in the morning at 08:30 and in the evening before finishing on call and ensure continuity of care if handed over to other clinical teams. The duties are generally within the gynaecological department and there is no formal obstetric component currently. When rarely required, flexibility to work in obstetrics is expected. Candidates will be expected to become accredited in gynaecological scanning, and opportunity may be given to train in minimal access surgery to RCOG level 2. ATSMs are available in care of the acute gynecological patient, gynaecological scanning, MAS, and medical education for eligible candidates. There are opportunities to train and become accredited in colposcopy, hysteroscopy, and obstetric scanning within the department. The successful candidate will be required to perform at least one audit annually and will be expected to carry out an active program of research.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
* MMBS or equivalent
* Registration to GMC/GDC
* MRCOG Part I
* Part II MRCOG
Experience
* A pre-registration year.
* At least one year spent working full time in O&G.
* Initiated some relevant research during their career to date.
* Experience in Obstetrics and gynaecology to SpR year 3 / StR 5.
Knowledge
* Understand principles of research and audit.
* Understanding of management principles.
Skills
* Able to deal with basic management of gynaecological emergencies.
* Advanced obstetric and/or gynaecological ultrasound training.
* Trained to level 2 laparoscopic surgery.
* Previous research experience.
Personal
* Able to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
* Able to cooperate with colleagues on research projects.
* Flexible in dealing with workload in the department.
* Punctual.
* Ability to organise own time and learning.
* Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility.
* Shows initiative.
* 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.
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Consultant Lead for Acute Gynaecology Unit
£41,750 to £64,288 a year per annum pro rata
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