Job summary
This post is a as a full-time consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with a special interest in Urogynaecology. There are 10 Programmed activities: 8.5 direct clinical care and 1.5 supporting professional activities.
The post holder will also have a key role in the urogynaecology service including urodynamics, outpatient clinics and theatres. It would also be desirable if the post-holder has experience within outpatient hysteroscopy. The post holder will have experience of working in a high-risk obstetric unit, undertaking C-sections, antenatal clinics, and ward rounds.
Other leadership roles within the department may also be available.
The proposed current on-call frequency (this is currently being reviewed) for the post-holder is to participate in a 1:8 weekend and a 1:4 night and day frequency.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the continued development of obstetrics and gynaecology services at UHB. They will share the management of admitted patients and will provide care for his/her patients admitted to the Trust. They will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide continuity of care for patients. The post holder will work closely with the Clinical Service Lead for Obstetrics and the Clinical Service Lead for Gynaecology to provide safe care and meet national and local safety and performance indicators.
Main duties of the job
The post will have responsibility with a team of consultants to provide integrated care for the Obstetrics and Gynaecology service, including support to specialist nurses and midwives who work in the clinical areas. The post holder will be able to work in a high risk setting and will be able to undertake maternal medicine clinics. There are active research and development opportunities within the service, and it is anticipated that the successful appointee will contribute to this.
The post holder will have access to a networked Trust computer and training for UHB hospital network applications as well as designated secretarial support (combination of designated secretary and digital dictation support) and defined office space in the specialty area that is present in the Princess of Wales Women's Unit at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital. This comprises desk space in an open plan area with access to meeting rooms for private meetings and quiet work.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is to support the care provided to women within the Women's Units at Birmingham Heartlands, Good Hope and Solihull Hospitals (HGS) now part of University Hospital Birmingham. Cross site working will be part of the main duties and responsibilities.
The post holder will be expected to work with local managers and professional colleagues in the efficient running and development of the obstetric services. The appointee will:
*Join the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Consultant team to deliver a first class service at University Hospital Birmingham and contribute to the development of the service.
*Support the directorate in meeting the challenging key safety and performance indicators.
*Deliver agreed standards of care and participate in consultant presence on delivery suites at Heartlands and Good Hope Hospitals and on-call for Obstetrics across all sites.
*Provide continuing patient care in partnership with consultant colleagues across the hospital sites.
*Support delivery of activity targets in partnership with Clinical Commissioning Groups and support service developments including the Birmingham and Solihull United Maternity Programme (BUMP) through the Local Maternity Service (LMS).
*Allow flexibility through effective prospective cover of sickness and annual leave.
*Provide professional supervision, direction and training for junior medical staff.
*Take an active role in audit, research, teaching and governance.
*Participate in the late evening shift and cross site on-call rota for obstetrics
*Participate in plans to lead to cost efficiencies across the specialty.
*Contribute to risk management procedures.
*Ensure Continuing Professional Development targets are achieved.
*Take part in the GMC revalidation, annual appraisal and job planning processes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is to support the care provided to women within the Women's Units at Birmingham Heartlands, Good Hope and Solihull Hospitals (HGS) now part of University Hospital Birmingham. Cross site working will be part of the main duties and responsibilities.
The post holder will be expected to work with local managers and professional colleagues in the efficient running and development of the obstetric services. The appointee will:
*Join the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Consultant team to deliver a first class service at University Hospital Birmingham and contribute to the development of the service.
*Support the directorate in meeting the challenging key safety and performance indicators.
*Deliver agreed standards of care and participate in consultant presence on delivery suites at Heartlands and Good Hope Hospitals and on-call for Obstetrics across all sites.
*Provide continuing patient care in partnership with consultant colleagues across the hospital sites.
*Support delivery of activity targets in partnership with Clinical Commissioning Groups and support service developments including the Birmingham and Solihull United Maternity Programme (BUMP) through the Local Maternity Service (LMS).
*Allow flexibility through effective prospective cover of sickness and annual leave.
*Provide professional supervision, direction and training for junior medical staff.
*Take an active role in audit, research, teaching and governance.
*Participate in the late evening shift and cross site on-call rota for obstetrics
*Participate in plans to lead to cost efficiencies across the specialty.
*Contribute to risk management procedures.
*Ensure Continuing Professional Development targets are achieved.
*Take part in the GMC revalidation, annual appraisal and job planning processes.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Full GMC Registration (E)
- *Relevant CCT or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of AAC) (E)
- *Entry onto the GMC Specialist register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC (E)
- *MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification (E)
- *ATSM in Advanced Labour Ward practice or equivalent experience (E)
- *ATSM in Urogynaecology (E)
Desirable
- *Further Higher Degree/ Qualification (D)
- *Experience of outpatient hysteroscopy and colposcopy (BSCCP accredited) (D)
Experience
Essential
- *Wide range of experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology (E)
- *Wide experience in proven leadership and teaching experience (E)
- *Participate in the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme run by the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (RCOG)
- *Participate in GMC revalidation (E)
- *Peer-reviewed publications (E)
- *Demonstration of participation in high quality audit (E)
- *Willing to develop new interests within the speciality in line with best practice, ethical guidelines, local agreement and changing priorities for the department (E)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Full GMC Registration (E)
- *Relevant CCT or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of AAC) (E)
- *Entry onto the GMC Specialist register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC (E)
- *MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification (E)
- *ATSM in Advanced Labour Ward practice or equivalent experience (E)
- *ATSM in Urogynaecology (E)
Desirable
- *Further Higher Degree/ Qualification (D)
- *Experience of outpatient hysteroscopy and colposcopy (BSCCP accredited) (D)
Experience
Essential
- *Wide range of experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology (E)
- *Wide experience in proven leadership and teaching experience (E)
- *Participate in the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme run by the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (RCOG)
- *Participate in GMC revalidation (E)
- *Peer-reviewed publications (E)
- *Demonstration of participation in high quality audit (E)
- *Willing to develop new interests within the speciality in line with best practice, ethical guidelines, local agreement and changing priorities for the department (E)
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
