Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department at University Hospitals Birmingham.
This post is a as a full-time consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. There are 10 Programmed activities: 8.5 direct clinical care and 1.5 supporting professional activities.
The post holder will have experience of working in a high-risk obstetric unit, undertaking C-sections, antenatal clinics, and ward rounds. The post holder will have a key role in the management of high-risk, maternal medicine patients. This role will involve undertaking specialist, high-risk clinics including diabetes with the potential for further joint specialised clinics for example respiratory and haematology clinics. Experience / interest in perinatal mental health would also be beneficial.
This post attracts consultants with an interest in maternal medicine, fertility and taking on educational leadership roles. 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.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be responsible for the continued development of obstetrics and gynaecology services. S/he will share the management of admitted patients and will provide care for his/her patients admitted to the Trust. S/he 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.
Clinical Activity
A full range of obstetrics and gynaecology services is provided within the three hospital sites
(Heartlands, Good Hope and Solihull). These include Antenatal Clinics, General
Gynaecology Outpatient Clinics, Rapid Access Clinics and specialist areas:
* Specialist Fetal Scanning
* CVS and Amniocentesis service
* Multiple pregnancy clinic
* Preterm prevention clinic
* Joint specialist Antenatal clinics in diabetes, hypertensive and renal disease,
haematology, and respiratory disease, including cystic fibrosis
* HIV & Substance misuse
* Pregnancy related Mental Health
* Colposcopy
* Hysteroscopy
* Joint Oncology clinics
* Early Pregnancy Assessment Clinic (EPAC); Nurse led or resident doctor and
ultra-sonographer
* Vulval Disorders
* Gynaecology ultrasound
* Menopause
* Urodynamics
* Infertility
* Reproductive Endocrinology
* Paediatric Gynaecology
* Recurrent Miscarriage
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
KEY SKILLS
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 Womens 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.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The post is to support the care provided to women within the Womens 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 resident 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
KEY SKILLS
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 Womens 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.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The post is to support the care provided to women within the Womens 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 resident 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 (E)
- * ATSM in High risk pregnancy or equivalent ATSM (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 (E)
- * ATSM in High risk pregnancy or equivalent ATSM (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).
