Subspecialty Trainee in Materno-Fetal Medicine

Job title:

Subspecialty Trainee in Materno-Fetal Medicine

Company

British Medical Journal

Job description

This is a two year post based at King’s College Hospital and the Harris Birth right Research Centre for Fetal Medicine and under the supervision of Dr Nick KametasThe post can be extended to three years if the candidate has not had appropriate research experience.All Fetal medicine training will take place at the Harris Birthright under the direct supervision of Dr Kametas, Professor Nicolaides or the other fetal medicine consultants.Maternal medicine training will take place through specialist Medical and Obstetric clinics. Genetics clinics are held at the Harris Birthright on a weekly basis and are under the supervision of Dr Tessa Homfray.The post has a requirement of alternate week cover for a 12-hour day on labour ward and, in addition to this, participation in the ST6/7 rota on a 1 in 10 basis with prospective cover for both LW days and on-call.For an informal discussion regarding the position, you may contact Dr Kametas on 0203 299 2465 [email protected]Main duties of the jobThe post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and well being and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.All employees must hold an ‘nhs.net’ email account which will be the Trust’s formal route for email communication. You are therefore required to check this regularly and to deal with such communication promptly.About usKing’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts. We have 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.King’s College Hospital is a research active organisation, with world – class researchers working in key clinical specialities. Investigators at King’s are active in winning peer-review grants and in leading innovative high quality studies to benefit patients. Well over 90% of the health research underway at King’s College London was rated as world leading or internationally excellent in the recent Research Excellence Framework assessment. King’s College Hospital plays a leading role in contributing to this.The liver research team makes a key contribution to the overall research output at KCH. The largest of the delivery units the team manages a multi-faceted portfolio of commercial and non-commercial trials across the spectrum of liver diseases, from basic science to phase 4 activity.Job description
Job responsibilitiesThe post has a requirement of alternate week cover for a 12-hour day on labour ward covering acute obstetrics and gynaecology and, in addition to this, participation in the ST6/7 rota on a 1 in 10 basis with prospective cover for both LW days and on-call.This post would be suitable for any trainee who has successfully completed ST5. Previous experience in Materno-fetal medicine would be advantageous but is not essential. Trainees must have MRCOG or equivalent.The appointee will be expected to register with the Subspecialty training programme at the RCOG. The appointee will have a named educational supervisor. Annual leave and study leave is commensurate with other post foundation doctors. The experience and opportunities offered would be excellent experience for applicants planning a career in materno-fetal medicinePerson Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential

• GMC resgistration

Desirable

• PhD, MD (original research)

Experience
Essential

• Substantial experience in general Obstetrics and Gynaecology (completion of ST5 training or equivalent)

Desirable

• ALS (or equivalent) within 2 years

Skills
Essential

• Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
• Meets professional health requirements

Desirable

• Understanding of NHS, clinical governance & resource constraints mgmt/financial awareness exp of committee work

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Expected salary

£63152 per year

Location

London

Job date

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 07:49:25 GMT

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