Obstetrics & Gynaecology - Uro-gynaecology Senior Clinical Fellow
Posted 15 hours 14 minutes ago by NHS
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology is looking to recruit a Uro-gynaecology clinical fellow to commence as soon as possible. Applicants will have at least 3 years' experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology and have MRCOG part 1 or equivalent. The post will be for six months initially with the possibility of extension for the appropriate appointee.
Croydon University Hospital is a large DGH serving a diverse population and the successful candidate will gain a wealth of NHS experience in both Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Candidates will also be able to pursue specific skills depending on their level of competence and experience.
There are 18 full time Consultants and other specialist colleagues working less than full time. The middle and junior grade is staffed by a variety of doctors including Associate Specialist, Specialist Registrars/StR3+, General Practice Vocational Scheme (GPVTS) trainees and foundation doctors.
Main duties of the job- Taking part in regular Uro gynaecology Clinics with multidisciplinary team
- Coordinate and manage acute gynaecology pathway, including 'hot clinic'
- Perform and supervise surgical management of gynaecology emergencies
- Attend main theatre and day surgery and perform procedures under consultant supervision
- Manage the monthly MDT meetings
- Engage in research activities, either existing or candidates own research
- Supervise and provide day to day care of junior doctors working in Gynaecology
Croydon Health Services provides integrated NHS services to care for people at home, in schools, and health clinics across the borough as well as at Croydon University Hospital and Purley War Memorial Hospital.
CUH provides more than 100 specialist services and is home to the borough's only Emergency Department and 24/7 maternity services, including a labour ward, midwifery led birth centre and the Crocus home birthing team.
Purley War Memorial Hospital (PWMH) in the south of the borough offers outpatient care, including diagnostic services, physiotherapy and ophthalmology services run by Moorfields Eye Hospital, alongside an onsite GP surgery.
Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long term conditions without them having to come to hospital.
We are a very close knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset.
Job responsibilitiesOn Call Duties
- Work on the middle grade rota, including nights and weekends on call - regular weekend on call and approximately three nights monthly.
- Emergency Cover: accept occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the Duty Consultant, in conjunction with senior and junior colleagues.
- Additional duties are exceptional and should not be required for prolonged periods.
- GMC registered
- Relevant NHS and overseas experience
- Relevant clinical knowledge
- MBBS or equivalent, MRCOG
- Relevant ATSM (experience in obstetric ultrasound)
- Relevant training for the post
- Previous experience in O & G
- More than 4 years as registrar
- Training relevant to post
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.
Depending on experience. Clinical activities relevant to NHS post.