Senior Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Job title:

Senior Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Company

British Medical Journal

Job description

This is a fantastic job opportunity coming up at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust. This has the responsibility for teaching Imperial undergraduates in their year 5 obstetrics and gynaecology firms. The post offers the candidate the opportunity to obtain a higher qualification in Medical Education and to join part of a vibrant Undergraduate Faculty comprising 11 Teaching Fellows across a number of specialities as well as working in a very busy obstetrics and gynaecology unit. There is the opportunity for exposure in both obstetrics and gynaecology commensurate with the successful candidates’ previous experience. This post is best suited for someone who is planning a career in obstetrics and gynaecology but would like also to have enhanced training and education.Main duties of the jobThis job description is for a Senior Clinical fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology at ST5-7 level with opportunity to have training in general obstetrics and gynaecology.The emergency gynaecology workload has increased with the reconfiguration of Emergency Departments across North West London. There is an emergency gynae/early pregnancy unit at Northwick Park and an early pregnancy unit at Ealing Hospital. Acute pelvic sepsis is common and emergency theatre cases varied, providing opportunities for experience in managing such cases.The job involves cross site working at Northwick Park Hospital and Ealing Hospital. The appointee will be involved with the ST5-7 rota for obstetrics and gynaecology covering on-call commitments at Northwick Park.Flexibility is a desired feature for any post holder. We are a busy department and occasionally it is necessary to modify the individual time table should there be acute and unexpected shortage of staff. The individual job plan will be discussed in detail with the successful candidate.About usLondon North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.We run major acute services at:

• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A& E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country’s top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
• St Mark’s Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre

Job description
Job responsibilitiesThis job description is for a Senior Clinical fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology atST5-7 level with opportunity to have training in general obstetrics and gynaecology. Many opportunities available for those wishing to pursue ATSMs. The post holder will be an integral part of the general obstetrics and gynaecology team with cross site working at Ealing and Northwick Park Hospitals as part of the senior middle grade rota. Following the closure of the maternity unit at Ealing the obstetric workload is based at Northwick Park. This consists of mostly high risk patients with diverse medical conditions. Currently there are 6000 bookings with an annual delivery rate of approximately 5000 deliveries at the NP site. There are specialised clinics for diabetes, maternal medicine, haematological conditions and multiple pregnancy. The labour ward has 98 hours consultant presence and further on call cover. This is separate from the gynaecology consultant cover. Ante natal clinics are at Northwick Park and Central Middlesex. There is a high risk delivery suite with dedicated theatres, HDU, triage, observation bay and recovery unit. There is also midwifery led ward for low risk women and those wishing to have a water birth. The emergency gynaecology workload has increased with the reconfiguration of Emergency Departments across North West London. There is an emergency gynae/early pregnancy unit at Northwick Park and an early pregnancy unit at Ealing Hospital. Acute pelvic sepsis is common and emergency theatre cases varied, providing opportunities for experience in managing such cases. Ealing has facilities for clinics, gynaecology theatres, day case and in patient wards. NPH is a busy acute hospital in Harrow with a purpose built maternity unit including delivery suite, obstetric HDU, in-patient facilities, day assessment and clinic facilities. There is a level 2 Neonatal Intensive Care unit. Gynaecology in patient and theatre facilities are located within the main hospital. Both hospitals have comprehensive imaging facilities including CT and MRI suites. There is a committed educational department with weekly SHO tutorials, MDT’s, weekly oncology MDT’s, weekly emergency gynaecology MDT. The job involves cross site working at Northwick Park Hospital and Ealing Hospital. The appointee will be involved with the ST5-7 rota for obstetrics and gynaecology covering on-call commitments at Northwick Park.Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential

• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
• Competency & experience to ST5-7 registrar level
• IT skills & computer literacy
• NHS experience within the last 3 years
• Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff
• Completed audits

Desirable

• Evidence of ongoing interest and achievement in research
• Organisational experience

Education & Qualifications
Essential

• MRCOG Part 3
• On GMC – registered Medical Practitioner

Desirable

• Another higher qualification PhD, MD (higher academic MD)
• MD or PhD

Skills, Abilities & Attributes
Essential

• Commitment to deliver a high quality service with patient welfare at forefront of practice
• Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development

Desirable

• Car owner / driver

337-MS-1544-SMCompanyLondon North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) is one of the largest integrated NHS Trusts in the country. Our team of more than 8,000 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of approximately one million people providing hospital and community services to the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.As well as delivering community services across four London boroughs from multiple sites we run major acute hospital services at:

• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country’s top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
• St Mark’s Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for colorectal disease
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, which also offers a range of outpatient services and urgent care centre.

We also provide specialist care at Meadow House Hospice. We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.To find out more about our Trust, why not view our videoOur values – HEARTOur vision at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust is to provide excellent clinical care in the right settingWe are clear that our vision can only be achieved by our staff, who are our most valuable asset.Our vision is driven by our HEART values and behaviours which were developed together with our staff.

• Honesty
• Equality
• Accountability
• Respect
• Teamwork

These values describe how we interact with each other and our patients and must underpin everything we do to achieve our vision.London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust welcomes applications from people who wish to work part time or flexibly.Company info Website

Expected salary

£37068 – 57570 per year

Location

Harrow, Greater London

Job date

Wed, 22 May 2024 00:28:13 GMT

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