Clinical Research Fellow in Obstetrics and Gynaecology(Prematurity)

Job title:

Clinical Research Fellow in Obstetrics and Gynaecology(Prematurity)

Company

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesImperial College Healthcare (ICHT) NHS Trust wishes to recruit a research fellow in Early Pregnancy Care at Queen Charlotte’s and Chelsea Hospital. This is a post in a busy tertiary unit serving a diverse and complex population and will be available from October 2025. This post is mainly research based, with projects focusing on early pregnancy, and gynaecological ultrasonography. Clinically they will also aid the unit as part of the on call rota at registrar level (depending on individual clinical experience). There will be ad hoc daytime cover required, though where possible this will be focussed on the Research Fellow’s area of clinical and research interest and where possible will not interfere with the candidates research commitments. The early pregnancy unit is nationally and internationally known, and sees over 6000 referral each year and acts as a tertiary service for complex early pregnancy problems as well as dealing with acute gynaecology. The same service runs specialist clinics for possible ovarian pathology and rapid access clinics for women with possible gynaecological malignancy. It is expected that the research will contribute towards a qualification of higher education (MD/PhD) at Imperial College London. The candidate is responsible for higher degree registration fees however a discount is applied for Trust staff (please access current information on this)’.Duties and responsibilities:Research sessions and two weekly clinical sessions which may include the following: regular morning ward rounds of in-patients in both obstetrics and gynecology. Assessment of patients in Day Assessment / Triage in Obstetrics, The Early Pregnancy and Acute Gynecology Unit is required during the day and Labour Ward cover is also integral. Elective Caesarean Section lists occur daily during the week when junior trainees are supervised operating on cases suitable for their level of training by consultants and senior trainees. Trainees are expected to participate in regular appropriate handovers to their colleagues and follow up patients with abnormal results. There are opportunities for supervised scanning in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and to learn basic surgical skills. Timetable will vary depending on the clinical commitments requiring coverRegular meetings:Monday lunchtime: Neonatal meeting (weekly)Tuesday am: Maternal Medicine meeting (weekly)Wednesday am: Journal club (alternate)Thursday am: Fetal monitoring meeting (weekly)Friday pm: Maternal MedicinePost Graduate forum (monthly varying days): departmental teachingPerson specificationQualificationsEssential criteria

• On GMC registered/ licensed Medical Practitioner
• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification NTN in O&G OOP approval will need to be applied for from HEE
• NTN in O&G
• OOP approval will need to be applied for from HEE

Desirable criteria

• Successful completion of MRCOG Part 1

Relevant experienceEssential criteria

• Ability to provide complete details of employment history

Desirable criteria

• Experience in this specialty

Clinical skillsEssential criteria

• Clinical Knowledge & Expertise: Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems.
• Capacity for excellent clinical & diagnostic skills & judgement.
• Demonstrates ability to prioritise clinical need & to look at the social context of medical problems.
• Demonstrates clear understanding of obstetric practice in the UK
• Successful completion of Basic Surgical Skills course (or equivalent)

Desirable criteria

• Personal Attributes: Shows aptitude for practical skills, e.g. manual dexterity • Completion of relevant courses, e.g. ALSO or equivalent • Evidence of attendance at fetal medicine scanning sessions

AuditEssential criteria

• Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit and potential to contribute to development in O&G
• Evidence of active participation in audit / quality improvement project

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of interest and experience in participating in audit/ quality improvement project relating to fetal medicine

Academic achievementsEssential criteria

• Research Skills: Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit & research and potential to contribute to development in O&G

Desirable criteria

• Research: Evidence of interest and experience in participating in research Evidence of active participation in audit
• Teaching: Evidence of interest and experience in teaching Good Clinical Practice course
• Good Clinical Practice course

LanguageEssential criteria

• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the following: a) that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or b) have the following scores in the academic international English Language Testing System (IELTS) – Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 6, Reading 6, Writing 6. However, if applicants believe that they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of the examples they need to provide evidence.

Communication skillsEssential criteria

• Empathy & Sensitivity: Capacity to take in others’ perspectives and treat others with understanding & sensitivity • Ability to build rapport, to listen, persuade, negotiate • Communication Skills: Capacity to discuss sensitive issues effectively with others & adapt language as appropriate to the situation • Organisation & Planning: Capacity to organise oneself & prioritise own work, balancing urgent & important demands. Demonstrates punctuality, preparation & self-discipline. Demonstrates IT skills • Problem Solving & Decision Making: Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to make decisions & to bring a range of approaches to problem solving • Coping with Pressure: Capacity to operate under pressure, with initiative & resilience to cope with rapidly changing circumstances • Vigilance & Situational Awareness: Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems, particularly in relation to clinical governance. Demonstrates awareness of acute situations that may change rapidly

Patient focused skillsEssential criteria

• Ability and willingness to take team responsibilities for patient care

ProbityEssential criteria

• Honesty, integrity, appreciation of ethical dilemmas.
• Must be able to demonstrate and model the key Trust values of kind, collaborative, expert and aspirational.

Employer certification / accreditation badgesApplicant requirementsYou must have appropriate UK professional registration.This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.Documents to download

• Job Description and Person Spec (PDF, 800.5KB)
• FRF (PDF, 232.6KB)
• Our Strategy 2023-25 (PDF, 230.4KB)

Expected salary

Location

London

Job date

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 23:52:05 GMT

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