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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Clinical Fellow (ST5-7) to replace a current gap in service provision for twelve months. The remit of the post holder will be to work within the multi-disciplinary team providing and further developing care for women in Maternity & Gynaecology. In addition, the individual will be required to play an active role in the general workload of the department.
The post-holder will be expected to take part equally with other trainee in such a rota with EWTD with retrospective cover. The post will be based at the Princess Royal site of Kings College Hospital and the proposed time table is attached. Some cross site working to encourage full integration of the departments may be required in the future. The On-Call commitment is for a 1:8 rota. As a junior employee of the Trust, you will work in close cooperation with, and support other clinical, medical professional, and managerial colleagues in providing high-quality healthcare to the Trust’s patients. Although the post is not recognised by the Royal College of Gynaecologist as training posts, they offer excellent educational opportunities and the successful applicant will be given the same educational opportunities. Applications are welcome from senior residents keen on pursuing portfolio pathway for CESR.
Main duties of the job
Applications are invited for a Trust Senior Clinical Fellow post in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology to be based at the Princess Royal University Hospital of King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust to commence in immediately for a 12 month fixed term contract, which may be renewed.
The post holder will be on-call (with ST1-2 and ST3-5) as part of the Junior O&G rota which is EWTD compliant and provides protected time for teaching. Applicants must be fully registered with the GMC.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Together with the others to provide Maternity & gynaecology services for women attending Kings College Hospital. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties required for the proper functioning of the department.
Shared responsibility with the others for providing 24 hour, 7 day a week cover for the obstetrics & gynaecology on an on-call rota basis. Responsible also for covering colleague’s periods of annual leave and short-term sickness/absence.
To contribute to departmental audit programme in accordance with the Trust’s R&D framework.
To be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene. To undertake annual training/updates in infection prevention and control.
To prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence based practice and maintaining patient safety.
Person specification
Application form and interview
Essential
- Registerable medical qualification.
- Completed pre-registration/Foundation years (or equivalent outside the UK)
- Experience in day to day organisation of O&G services in a busy Teaching Hospital
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit and quality improvement.
- Experience of undergraduate and post graduate teaching and exam preparation.
- Effective communicator, able to work in a close-knit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff.
Desirable
- Additional qualifications ATLS/ACLS/ALS/APLS
- Experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices
- Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes.
- Evidence of clinical audit and/or quality improvement project
- Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills.
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This advert is for Senior Clinical Fellow with King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Obstetrics and Gynaecology role. The advertised salary is £76,582 Per annum, plus London Zones £2,162. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (The On-Call commitment is for a 1:8 rota). The application deadline is 29 Jun 2026.
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