Clinical Fellow in Early Pregnancy & Outpatient Gynaecology Assessment

Job summary
This is a clinical post giving the appointee the opportunity to develop skills in using transvaginal ultrasound for the diagnosis and management of early pregnancy problems and gynaecological conditions beyond the level expected for RCOG SITMs.

It is envisaged that the appointee will contribute to the development and delivery of aspects of these services depending upon their interests and experience.

Main duties of the job

• Together with other colleagues to provide a service for patients. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the Care Group.
• Shared responsibility with other colleagues for providing 24 hours, 7 days a week cover for the Unit on a rota basis. Responsible also for covering colleagues' periods of annual leave and short-term sickness.
• Participation in Multi-disciplinary Meetings.
• Contribution to audit and clinical governance programmes.
• Responsible for outpatient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed with the Care Group management team.
• Contribute to the Care Group research interests in accordance with the Trust's R&D framework.

About us
The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. Transforming Healthcare is the vision at the heart of the King's Strategy - 2026 to 2031. Together, we are pursuing six strategic ambitions: delivering high-quality patient care; being a great place to work; leading pioneering research, innovation and education; building strong and successful partnerships; providing timely and efficient care; and ensuring long-term financial sustainability. Achieving these ambitions will require all of us to work as one Team King's, united by a shared commitment to our values of being caring, collaborative, inclusive and innovative. By living these values every day, we will transform healthcare for our patients, our communities and each other

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Job responsibilities

• Contribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, clinical governance programs and learning from Deaths.
• Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for service(s).
• Work in conjunction with clinical and other professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for peers and/or junior colleagues.
• Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene.
• Prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence-based practice and maintaining patient safety.

Person Specification
Application form and interview
Essential

• Registerable medical qualification
• Wide experience in all aspects of Early Pregnancy & Outpatient Gynaecology culminating in award of CCT or equivalent.
• Experience in day to day organisation of women's services in a busy Teaching Hospital
• Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit and quality improvement.
• Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation.
• Effective communicator, able to work in a close-knit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff.
• MRCOG Part 2 or equivalent
• Full registration with GMC/GDC with License to Practice.

Desirable

• Other higher degree or diploma MRCOG Part 3
• Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes
• Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of Women's Health
• Teaching skills course / qualification.
• Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Denmark hill, Camberwell, SE5 9RS, United Kingdom
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Medical Staffing Manager
Sabrina McDermott
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