Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology - Colposcopy inBrighton inBrighton PUBLISHED
FRI 8 NOV 2024
Band Doctor - other: £49,559 to £64,288 a year per annum
FIXEDTERM GOOD SALARY
MULTI-DISCIPLINARY NEONATAL NHS
The Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology with a focus on Colposcopy at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust in Brighton is designed for post-CCT doctors or those pursuing CESR who are eager to enhance their Colposcopy skills. The position offers extensive hands-on experience in Colposcopy within a multi-disciplinary environment, with the opportunity to develop and potentially lead your own colposcopy clinic. Additionally, the role includes training in other ambulatory services like hysteroscopy and early pregnancy scanning, along with sessions in day surgery and main theatres to further enrich surgical experience in benign gynaecology.
The fellowship is based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, where the candidate will participate in a clinical setting that handles approximately 5,400 deliveries annually and provides obstetric support to the regional tertiary neonatal unit. This role also provides exposure to high-risk obstetrics, particularly in managing severely preterm pregnancies, enhancing the fellow's clinical competencies in a dynamic healthcare environment.
The fellowship is based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, where the candidate will participate in a clinical setting that handles approximately 5,400 deliveries annually and provides obstetric support to the regional tertiary neonatal unit. This role also provides exposure to high-risk obstetrics, particularly in managing severely preterm pregnancies, enhancing the fellow's clinical competencies in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Clinical Fellow in Colposcopy ST3+ - Obstetrics and Gynaecology
This is an ideal post for someone keen to develop Colposcopy skills and to complete the colposcopy or ambulatory ATSMs. This will suit a post CCT doctor or a doctor wishing to complete CESR.
This post aims to provide the appointee with extensive experience in Colposcopy. It will also allow the appointee to work in a multi-disciplinary setup gaining experience to eventually running your own colposcopy clinic.
Furthermore there is also scope to train in other ambulatory service including hysteroscopy and early pregnancy scanning. Support will also be given to complete ATSM in Colposcopy and other ambulatory ATSMs. Sessions in day surgery and main theatres are included to enhanced and continue benign gynaecology surgical experience.
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The post will be based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital site in Brighton, with the on call commitment predominantly at the Royal Sussex site. We have about 5400 deliveries at BSUH per year, across both sites and our service provides the obstetric support for the Trevor Mann Baby Unit which is the regional tertiary neonatal unit. Hence the applicant will have clinical exposure to high risk obstetrics and particularly the management of severely preterm pregnancies.
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1. Can you describe your previous experience in colposcopy and any related procedures you have performed?
2. What specific skills do you hope to develop during this Clinical Fellow position, particularly in colposcopy?
3. How do you approach the management of patients who present with abnormal cervical screening results?
4. Can you detail your experience with other ambulatory procedures, such as hysteroscopy or early pregnancy scanning?
5. What motivated you to apply for this position, and how does it align with your career goals?
1. Can you describe your previous experience in colposcopy and any related procedures you have performed?
2. What specific skills do you hope to develop during this Clinical Fellow position, particularly in colposcopy?
3. How do you approach the management of patients who present with abnormal cervical screening results?
4. Can you detail your experience with other ambulatory procedures, such as hysteroscopy or early pregnancy scanning?
5. What motivated you to apply for this position, and how does it align with your career goals?
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Working as a Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in the UK requires a combination of medical knowledge, practical skills, and competencies specific to the field. Here are some essential skills and qualifications you should have:
Medical Qualifications
1. Medical Degree: A primary medical qualification recognized in the UK (e.g., MBBS or equivalent).
2. Foundation Training: Completion of the UK Foundation Training (F1 and F2) or equivalent, with experience in general medicine and surgery.
Clinical Skills
1. Clinical Assessment: Ability to conduct thorough evaluations of patients, including taking medical histories and performing physical examinations.
2. Obstetric Skills: Competence in managing antenatal care, labor, and postpartum care. Familiarity with the process of handling normal and complicated deliveries.
3. Gynaecological Skills: Proficiency in performing gynecological examinations, managing conditions like menstrual disorders, and dealing with acute gynaecological presentations.
4. Surgical Skills: Basic surgical skills and familiarity with procedures commonly performed in obstetrics and gynaecology, including laparoscopic and open surgery techniques.
Key Competencies
1. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with patients, their families, and colleagues, including providing compassionate care and breaking difficult news.
2. Teamwork: Capability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, including midwives, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
3. Problem-Solving Skills: Strong critical thinking abilities to manage clinical problems and make informed decisions quickly.
4. Time Management: Efficiently prioritizing tasks and managing time in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Knowledge
1. Clinical Guidelines: Familiarity with NICE guidelines and other relevant clinical protocols in obstetrics and gynaecology.
2. Evidence-Based Medicine: Understanding the principles of evidence-based practice and the ability to apply them in clinical settings.
3. Ethics and Legal Knowledge: Awareness of ethical issues and legal aspects concerning obstetric and gynaecological practice.
Other Skills
1. Teaching and Leadership: Ability to mentor and teach junior colleagues and medical students, and take on leadership roles within the team.
2. Research and Audit Skills: Interest and/or experience in clinical research and audit work, which is often valued in clinical fellowship roles.
Registration and Licensing
1. GMC Registration: Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) is required to practice medicine in the UK.
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