General
This is a research post based on the labour ward at Queen Charlotte's working under the supervision of the labour ward consultant anaesthetists. It is desirable for the successful applicant to have some previous experience of research but not essential. They are expected to write ethics applications, protocols and also take part in the departmental audits.
Clinical
There is a 1:8 on call commitment which is an 8pm-8 am shift. Daytime is scheduled for first on / second on or research day on the labour ward. The research fellow is expected to help with elective LSCSs and emergency work. There is also the opportunity to attend high risk obstetric clinics and the high risk obstetric anaesthetic clinic.
Hospital
Queen Charlotte's is a busy high risk obstetric unit with over 5,000 deliveries per year. It is a tertiary referral centre for fetal care. There are two theatres for elective and emergency work. Elective LSCS occur every week day.
