Clinical Fellow in Early Pregnancy & Outpatient Gynaecology Unit

This post is suitable for an O& G trainee who has successfully completed ST4 in Obstetrics & Gynaecology (or equivalent competencies) or above, with a minimum of two years experience of working in the NHS. Candidates should have attained MRCOG part 2 or above. Training will be provided in early pregnancy & Gynaecology ultrasound beyond the competencies required for the relevant RCOG special interest training modules in complex early pregnancy and non-elective gynaecology, the management of subfertility and the management of complex non-malignant disease.

There are 8 Gynaecology beds, a day surgery unit and an ambulatory outpatient procedure suite. The elective inpatient gynaecology theatre is at Princess Royal Hospital, Kent. The Gynaecology service has access to 7 inpatient theatre lists and 5 day-case lists per week. As well as providing general gynaecology, the Gynaecology Service also has special interests in endometriosis, colposcopy, urogynaecology, assisted conception and specialist menopause and endocrine services.

The department delivers a service principally to local women and maintains excellent links with local G.Ps.

This unit sees over 10 000 patients per year. We run a daily emergency early pregnancy and acute gynaecology assessment clinic. The EPU receives tertiary referrals for complex early pregnancy problems from local hospitals and we are a regional training unit. There is a dedicated clinic for the management of women with recurrent first trimester miscarriages and an outpatient SMM service.

It also runs the rapid access diagnostic service for suspected endometrial and ovarian cancers and the assessment of women with general benign Gynaecological complaints.

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do.

By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

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.

This is a post giving the appointee the opportunity to develop skills in using transvaginal ultrasound for the diagnosis and management of early pregnancy problems, acute gynaecology and general gynaecological problems.

The post holder will be engaged in working in the Early Pregnancy and Gynaecology Assessment Unit and will be given full training in the use of transvaginal ultrasound in the diagnosis and management of gynaecological conditions. This includes rapid access, endometriosis, paediatric gynaecology and recurrent miscarriage clinics. They will also have the opportunity to take part in research projects involving the use of ultrasound in the non-invasive assessment of gynaecological disorders.

The post involves provision of a morning weekend service in the Early Pregnancy Unit approximately one weekend in five. There is no on call commitment. The successful candidate should have attained at least the competencies required by the end of ST4 year of obstetrics and gynaecology, part 2 MRCOG or equivalent and full GMC registration and have two years experience of working as a doctor in the NHS.

• MBBS (or equivalent) MRCOG Part 2(or equivalent) Full Registration with the GMC
• Medical Degree
• Experience of Audit
• Organisation Skills

• MRCOG Part 3
• Distinctions or Prizes during undergraduate training

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