Consultant Gerontologist- Special Interest in Acute Frailty

Job overview

This is a Junior Clinical Fellow (FY2/3 or ST1/2) to replace a current gap in service provision for six months, with possible extension to 1 year. It would be ideally suited to someone who has completed FY2 and is looking for additional experience in O&G before applying for specialist training. 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 will be predominantly based at the Denmark Hill site of Kings College Hospital with a small number of shifts at the Princess Royal University Hospital in Orpington. The proposed timetable is attached. Further cross site working to encourage full integration of the departments may be required in the future. The On-Call commitment is for an average 1:5.5 rota. The post-holder will be expected to take part equally with other trainee in such a rota with EWTD with prospective cover.
As a junior employee of the Trust you will work in close co-operation 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.

Main duties of the job

Applications are invited for a Trust Junior Clinical Fellow post in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology to be based at the Denmark Hill site of King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust to commence in March 2026 for a 6 month fixed term contract, which may be renewed.

This post will provide an ideal opportunity as an introduction to obstetrics and gynaecology. The post holder will be on-call (with ST3-5 and ST6-7) as part of the Resident O&G rota which is EWTD compliant and provides protected time for teaching.

Applicants must be fully registered with the GMC and experience of working in the NHS (or equivalent healthcare system, Australia, New Zealand or Canada as examples)

Working for our organisation

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The Trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for all via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets by 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible

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. There is also a responsibility to cross cover colleagues annual leave (on a prospective basis) 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.

Person specification

Application form and interview

Essential criteria

• 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.

Desirable criteria

• 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.

IMPORTANT

• Check your email account regularly as this is how we will communicate with you
• If you delete the job from any of your accounts, you may be prevented from accessing further communications
• To enquire about your application or inform us of any changes in your circumstances, please contact the named person on this advert
• Please provide email addresses for referees where possible
• Please review the documentation on our recruitment microsite, particularly the Trust’s criminal records checking policy
• All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and for ensuring they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.
• Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. On occasion, we might close a vacancy early due to a high number of applications being received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Annual Reports and Other Corporate Publications

King's Health Partners Academic Health Science Centre Website

King's College Hospital is part of King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre (AHSC), a pioneering collaboration between King's College London, and Guy's and St Thomas', King's College Hospital and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trusts.