Senior Clinical Fellow - Benign Gynaecology Fellow

Job summary

This is a substantive post in Obstetrics & Gynaecology.

The post offers senior registrars or post CCT fellow an opportunity to consolidate their training in benign gynaecology, benign surgery and acute gynaecology. The successful applicant will receive training in management of benign gynaecological conditions including medical surgical and psychological components of the disorders. The doctor will also be expected to maintain the local database and take part in research activity. In addition, he/she will be taking a leadership role in the management of the Acute Gynaecology Service and gain skills in gynaecology scanning. Obstetrics skills will be maintained by participation in the on-call rota.

Main duties of the job

The duties under Consultant supervision include the following -

1. Taking part in regular EPU Clinics with multidisciplinary team
2. Coordinate and manage acute gynaecology pathway, including 'hot clinic'
3. Perform and supervise surgical management of gynaecology emergencies
4. Attending main theatre and day surgery and performing procedures under consultant supervision
5. Manage the monthly MDT meetings
6. Engage in research activities, either existing or candidates own research.
7. Supervision and day-to-day care of junior doctors working in EPU

About us

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 for 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 responsibilities

The unit offers a two tier system for junior doctors. The successful applicant will work on the middle grade rota. The job includes nights and weekends on call. There is a regular weekend on-call and approximately three nights monthly.

The Junior Doctor accepts that he / she will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the Duty Consultant, in conjunction where practicable with his / her colleagues, both senior and junior.

It has been agreed between the professions and the DHSS while junior staffs accept that they will perform such duties, it stresses that additional commitments arising under this sub-section are exceptional and in particular that Junior Staff should not be required to undertake work on this kind for prolonged periods on a regular basis.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC registered
• Relevant NHS and overseas experience
• Relevant Clinical knowledge
• MBBS or equivalent, MRCOG Part 1

Desirable

• Relevant ATSM (experience in obstetric ultrasound)
• Relevant training for the post
• MRCOG part 2,3

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in O & G
• More than 5 years as registrar

Desirable

• Training relevant to post

further Training and Knowledge

Essential

• Senior Registrar in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Desirable

• Research, other relevant courses

Personality and Personal Attributes

Essential

• Good communication skills Team worker

Skills / Abilities

Essential

• Diagnostic Laparoscopy
• Manage Labour ward including performing CS, instrumental deliveries, perineal repairs, interpreting CTG and dealing with obstetric emergencies
• Experience with gynaecology emergencies including managing ectopic pregnancies, miscarriage and the acute abdomen

Desirable

• Laparoscopic Management of Ectopic pregnancy.
• Diagnostic Laparoscopy Manage Labour ward including performing CS, instrumental deliveries, perineal repairs, interpreting CTG and dealing with obstetric emergencies Experience with gynaecology emergencies including managing ectopic pregnancies, miscarriage and the acute abdomen Laparoscopic Management of Ectopic pregnancy. Therapeutic Laparoscopy Gynaecology scanning
• Gynaecology scanning