The post is based in the Centre for Fetal Care at Queen Charlotte’s and Chelsea Hospital. The post has 80% allocated time to research, and 20% allocated time to clinical commitments, with 100% allocation to the on call rota. It is expected that the candidate will register for a higher degree. The research area will be in fetal medicine, and the clinical aspects of the post will involve obstetrics (predominantly) and gynaecology. Exposure to provision of care within the fetal medicine unit will be provided. The post will be for three years. The centre for fetal care is led by Professor Christoph Lees, who has a large portfolio of research studies linked to Imperial College and many International Collaborations.
Each week will consist of research sessions and two clinical sessions which may include the following: regular morning ward rounds of in-patients in both obstetrics and gynecology. Assessment of patients in Day Assessment / Triage in Obstetrics, The Early Pregnancy and Acute Gynecology Unit is required during the day and Labour Ward cover is also integral. Elective Caesarean Section lists occur daily during the week when junior trainees are supervised operating on cases suitable for their level of training by consultants and senior trainees. Trainees are expected to participate in regular appropriate handovers to their colleagues and follow up patients with abnormal results. There are opportunities for supervised scanning in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and to learn basic surgical skills.
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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.
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For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Christoph Lees Job title: Consultant Obstetrician Email address: Christoph.lees@nhs.net Telephone number: 02083835086
