Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an ST3+ level doctor to develop advanced clinical and academic skills within a world-leading tertiary fetal-maternal medicine referral centre at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. The successful candidate will develop independent competencies to perform advanced obstetric ultrasound scans in first, second and third trimester including independent certification in cervical length assessments, fetal Dopplers and fetal echocardiography to enable supporting management of a wide range of complex obstetric and fetal conditions. They will also participate in high-quality research, contributing to innovative projects that are expected to lead to peer-reviewed publications and support a higher degree (PhD). In addition to developing technical and academic expertise, the post holder will gain experience in supervising and supporting training in advanced obstetric ultrasound, including teaching and mentoring junior trainees and sonographers.

This role offers a unique platform to develop expertise in fetal medicine, contribute to service development, and be part of a collaborative environment committed to excellence in patient care, education, and research.

This job overview is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centred obstetric ultrasound within a busy tertiary fetal-maternal medicine referral centre.
• Demonstrate strong clinical judgement and manage complex cases efficiently within a multidisciplinary team.
• Develop effective communication, prioritisation, and decision-making skills.
• Undertake a higher degree (PhD) alongside clinical training.
• Contribute to design, delivery and analysis of original research in fetal-maternal medicine.
• Support teaching and supervision of resident doctors, midwives and sonographers.
• Participate in service improvement, clinical governance, and audit activities.

About us

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] ([Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites: University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing), National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals, University College Hospital Grafton Way Building, Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine, University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre, The Hospital for Tropical Diseases, University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street.

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

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Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential: MBBS or equivalent; Eligible for full registration with the GMC; MRCOG Part 1.

Desirable: MRCOG Part 2 and 3.

Experience

Essential: Experience at ST3 or above in obstetrics; Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Desirable: Evidence of experience in Obstetric ultrasound; Experience of clinical teaching; Experience in undertaking clinical audits and/or CIPs; Evidence of publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Skills and Abilities

Essential: Demonstrate awareness of responsibility to and advocacy for patients; Ability to lead new projects; Good standard of computer literacy; Able to demonstrate a working knowledge of the principles of clinical audit clinical governance; Highly motivated.

Communication

Essential: Effective communication and interpersonal skills within a multi-disciplinary team.

Personal and People Development

Essential: Demonstrate enthusiasm and can motivate others.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Address: University College London Hospital/Elizabeth Garrett-Anderson Wing, 25 Grafton Way, London, WC1E 6DB

Employer's website: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk

For questions about the job, contact: Consultant Obstetrician Sara Hillman at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]