Senior Specialty Dr - Special interest in Early Pregnancy& Acute Gynae
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Homerton University Hospital as a Senior Specialty Doctor in Early Pregnancy and Acute Gynaecology. We are looking to recruit a full-time Senior Specialty Dr/Post CCT clinical fellow to complete our staff of 16 Consultants, 4 Senior Specialty Drs, 17 Registrars and 16 SHOs. 12 months initial appointment with potential to extend for a further 12 months.
The post will ideally suit a senior/post CCT candidate (ST7 level and above) with intermediate/ advanced ultrasound skills, who wishes to develop their scanning and operative gynaecology as well as leadership and management experience prior to applying for a consultant post. The candidate will work alongside our Early Pregnancy and Acute Gynaecology consultants and nurses.
Main duties of the job
The candidate will be mentored by the local Early Pregnancy and Acute Gynaecology consultants whilst undertaking full day scanning clinics. The postholder will also undertake general gynaecology clinics and theatre lists. They will support elective obstetric work where required for 2 sessions per month. There will also be the opportunity to help develop the Early Pregnancy and Acute Gynaecology service as well as train junior colleagues.
The 4 Specialty Doctors work a 1 in 4 full shift rota to provide Senior Registrar cover at night, working alongside another registrar and 2 SHOs (the on-call consultant is non-resident after 2200 hrs). This is done by doing a fixed weekday night every week and a Friday-Sunday weekend set of nights every month. The post is offered on a full-time basis on a 12 PA (Programmed Activity) Specialty Doctor/ SAS contract (2021).
The contract will be reviewed after 12 months or sooner to ensure that the sessional commitments reflect the needs of the service. Please note that the job is not compliant with the minimum 46 hour rest period before and after transition between day and night shift as per the 2021 Specialty Doctor Contract. Furthermore, prospective cover for annual leave is not provided.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond. We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home. Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan.
All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times. We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly. Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Job responsibilities
This vacancy is for a Senior Specialty Dr in O&G with a special interest in Early Pregnancy and Acute Gynaecology. Please see the detailed job description and person specification in the Documents section.
Person Specification
Qualifications · Essential
On the GMC's Specialist Register or within 12 months of being admitted to the GMC's Specialist Register MRCOG Clinical
Experience · Essential
4 years' experience at Registrar-grade level in the NHS ST7 competencies or equivalent experience ATSM in Advanced Labour Ward or equivalent ATSM in Acute Gynaecology and Early Pregnancy or equivalent
Desirable
ATSM in Benign Gynaecological Surgery: hysteroscopy or equivalent Fellowship/ Time-out-of training for gynaecological/ early pregnancy scanning Clinical skills
Essential
Gynaecological scanning to intermediate/ advanced level Delivery Suite skills in a high risk setting with a tertiary level NICU Ability to deal with emergency gynaecology theatre cases independently (ectopic, ovarian torsion, miscarriage) Ability to make and implement management plans in an elective gynaecological setting
Desirable
Proficiency in outpatient hysteroscopy Audit and Research
Essential
Clinical Audit Experience Understanding of principles and application of clinical research
Desirable
Relevant research experience Publication of peer reviewed papers Teaching
Skills and Experience · Essential
Experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Desirable
Teaching qualification Train the trainers course Communication
Essential
Ability to communicate with clarity in written and spoken English
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 (Opens in a new tab) . 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 (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
