Job summary
- Main area
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week
- Job ref
- MW6322896
- Employer
- Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Croydon University Hospital
- Town
- Croydon
- Salary
- £55,329 - £63,152 Plus £2162.00 London Weighting
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Clinical Fellow in Gynaecology Oncology with Acute Gynaecology
NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow
Croydon is a busy, exciting and diverse place to work. The borough has one of the youngest populations in London and continues to grow.
Croydon Health Services cares for local people at Croydon University Hospital, Purley Memorial Hospital and in clinics and people’s homes all across the borough.
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 and so through Listening into Action – our way of engaging staff - we empower everyone at any level to initiate and bring about real improvements in our care.
Join us and be a part of the team that is making Croydon proud. #choosecroydon
Job overview
Senior Clinical Fellow in Gynaecology Oncology with Acute Gynaecology
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology is looking to recruit a Senior Clinical fellow in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with the opportunity to develop interest in oncology and complete the relevant ATSM. The post is available immediately for 12 months initially with the possibility of extending. This post is suitable for post CCT candidates.
Croydon University Hospital caters to a diverse population and has an oncology unit which works closely with the Royal Marsden Hospital. Patients are managed by a team of specialist across several specialities. The O&G department has a Gynaecology Assessment Unit that continues to grow, and this is a great opportunity for a doctor to reinforce clinical skills and contribute to development of this service.
Applicants will have at least 5 years experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology and have MRCOG or equivalent. Gynaecology scan training will be provided for fellows who have not completed appropriate module. The job requires laparoscopic experience.
Croydon University Hospital is a large district general hospital which caters to a very diverse population. There are 14 full-time Consultants and an Associate Specialist. The middle grade consists of a Sub-Specialist Doctor and 12 Specialist Registrars/StR3+. There are 10 Senior House Officers with a mixture of Speciality trainees, GP trainees and Foundation doctors.
Main duties of the job
General Responsibilities
The duties under Consultant supervision include the following :
1. Supervision and day-to-day care of ward patients.
2. General supervision of the wards.
3. Taking part in antenatal and gynaecology clinics with the Consultant.
4. Ward rounds on the Labour Ward.
5. Attending gynaecological operating lists in the Main Theatre Suite and also in the Day Care Unit.
Working for our organisation
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon.
These include:
• Croydon University Hospital
• Purley Hospital
• The Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Centre in Thornton Heath
• Community bases at Purley, Sanderstead, New Addington, Broad Green, Woodside
• A minor injuries unit in New Addington
The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 3,500 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.
Our Vision:
“Excellent integrated care for you and your family, when and where you need it”
Our 5 key ‘Here for you’ promises to the people of Croydon are:
• You feel cared for by helpful and welcoming staff
• You feel in safe hands with highly professional staff
• You feel confident in your treatment from skilled teams of compassionate clinicians
• You feel we value your time with convenient appointments, minimal waiting and care closer to home
• You feel it’s getting better all the time as we continue to improve our services
“As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19.”
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Please refer to JD attached.
Person specification
Education
Essential criteria
- MBBS or equivalent, MRCOG
Desirable criteria
- Relevant ATSM (acute gynaecology, gynaecology oncology, benign gynaecology
SKILLS/ABILITIES
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Thearpeutic Laparoscopy
- Gynaecology scanning
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience in O & G
- More than 5 years as registrar
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mr Vivek Nama
- Job title
- Consultant Gynaecologist Subspecialist GynOncology
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Miss Alison Nichol
Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist/Clinical Lead for Diagnostic Gynaecology Oncology
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