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Essential
9 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Good basic knowledge of Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
- Skills
Demonstrate excellent communication skills.
- Skills
Ability to work within a multiprofessional team.
- Skills
Demonstrate compassionate and empathetic care
- Experience
12 months minimum of Obstetrics & Gynaecology experience as an ST3/4 or equivalent in an educationally approved UK post, in an RCOG approved unit, or similar
- Qualifications and Training
Eligible for full UK GMC registration and a Licence to Practise
- Qualifications and Training
MRCOG (UK) Part 1 or equivalent
- Qualifications and Training
Evidence of continuous professional development.
- Qualifications and Training
MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
7 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
Understanding of SCLCBv3 Element 5 and strategies for prediction, prevention and optimisation
- Skills
Taken an active role in audit/research
- Skills
Interest in education and quality improvement
- Experience
Familiarity with managing women who present to MAU with history of preterm birth
- Experience
Ability to do transvaginal cervical length assessment
- Qualifications and Training
Additional Degree or MSc in relevant subject
- Qualifications and Training
Passed MRCOG Part 2 (or equivalent)
Job overview
Applications are invited for the post of Preterm Clinical Fellow (ST4+ equivalent) in Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Guys and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust.
There is 1 full-time positions available fixed term for minimum 12 months.
The Preterm Clinical Fellow will be based in the preterm team at St Thomas' Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be based with the preterm team at St Thomas' Hospital. They will assist in running the preterm clinic all day Wednesday. Working in collaboration with the 3 preterm consultants, they will be expected to become competent to provide expert advice regarding inpatients on the antenatal ward and on the Hospital Birth Centre. The post holder will work to align the goals for preterm prediction, prevention and preparation outlined in the Saving Babies Lives care Bundle v3 (SBLCBv3) and the BAPM Framework for extreme prematurity. They will become competent in the insertion of transvaginal and transabdominal cerclages. It is anticipated that they will undertake quality improvement projects within the service and this will be worked up together with their supervisor. The post holder will also be supervising KCL BSc students with their ongoing projects. It is anticipated that this may be used as a stepping stone to pursue a MD/PhD in preterm birth.
The post holder will do an all-day theatre list once a month for the insertion of transabdominal cerclages. They will also be available to undertake emergency cerclages during the weekdays.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to job description attachment for timetable and further information on main duties and responsibilities.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Prematurity Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology with Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Obstetrics and Gynaecology role. The advertised salary is £67,325 - £76,582 per annum pro rata Dependent on experience. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed term). The application deadline is 13 Sep 2026.
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