Senior Clinical Fellow (Trust Grade ST5+) in Obstetric Anaesthesia

This post is based on the labour ward at Queen Charlotte's Hospital working under the supervision of the labour ward consultant anesthetists Daytime work is scheduled for labour ward. Fellows are expected to attend weekly multi-disciplinary obstetric medicine meetings where all high risk cases are discussed. Multi-disciplinary CTG teaching occurs on Fridays.

While the successful applicant can take over existing research projects it is preferable that they bring their own ideas to the department. It is desirable to have some previous experience of research but not essential. The fellow will be expected to write ethics applications, protocols and also take part in departmental audits. Previous fellows have successfully submitted work for presentation at major meetings and publication in peer reviewed journals such as IJOA.

The obstetric anaesthesia service places a very strong emphasis on junior staff training.

The post-holder is expected to work in a professional and courteous manner with the nursing, midwifery, paramedical, surgical, other medical colleagues, clerical staff and the managerial staff.

The post assumes a thorough understanding of the changes taking place within the Health Service; the vision, the goals and the impact of these on the provision of care and training of junior doctors in the National Health Service.

General Responsibilities

The rota is a 1 in 8 full shift system, compliant with the junior doctor contract (2019). The fellow is expected to help with elective caesarean sections and emergency work. The fellow covers a gynae-oncology list in main theatre of Hammersmith Hospital when needed. There is also the opportunity to attend high risk obstetric clinics and the high risk obstetric anaesthetic clinic.

Scope & purpose of job description: The job description is not intended to be an inflexible or finite list of tasks and may be varied from time to time after consultation/discussion with the post holder

Audit: The fellow will be expected to write ethics applications, protocols and take part in departmental audits, preferably bringing their own ideas to the department.

Teaching is a core skill: the successful candidate will have an opportunity to teach junior doctors and other members of the multi-disciplinary team. We regularly perform in situ low-fidelity simulation and have recently achieved funding for a high-fidelity simulation suite. We also host annual Regional Training Days in Obstetrics for Stage 1 and Stage 2 trainees in North West London.

Clinical Governance: Regular Clinical Governance, Critical Incident and Mortality & Morbidity meetings happen within the Division of Anaesthesia, on all sites within the Trust.

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Qualifications

Language

Academic Achievements including Research/Publications

Management Skills

Clinical skills

Relevant Experience in Specialty/Sub-Specialty

Teaching & Training

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