Job summary
We are currently seeking a consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology who has a demonstrable interest in Early Pregnancy Unit and Emergency Gynaecology Services and Benign Gynaecology
The Early Pregnancy and Urgent Gynaecology Care Centre at Frimley Park Hospital operates daily from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm with dedicated staff, including a receptionist, nurses, and consultant presence. It receives direct referrals to help reduce Emergency Department visits and support Same Day Emergency Services. The new appointee is expected to join the weekday rota alongside consultants with a special interest in this area.
Main duties of the job
The job plan will allocate 8.5 programmed activities (PAs) for direct clinical care and up to 1.5 PAs for supporting professional activities. The final plan will be agreed upon with the Chief of Service and Chief Executive (or their representative) after Directorate discussions. The work pattern may change over time, with annual reviews conducted in line with consultant contracts, job planning, and appraisals.
The proposed timetable, each week, which will be made up of fixed and flexible sessions
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTY Approximate PA
On call/ admitting week/ resident weekend 1.5
Early Pregnancy Clinic / emergency gynae 1.0
Twilight 0.75
Gynae clinic 0.5
Theatre 0.25
ANC 1.0
LSCS 0.75
Resident NIGHT 1.6
LW 1.0
SPA 1.5
The successful candidate will take part in the obstetrics and gynaecology on-call rota including resident weekends.
Teaching: The successful candidate will be actively involved in teaching resident doctors, and Southampton University medical students, including sessions in the Dry Skills Laboratory and Simulation Suite.
Audit: A half-day per month is allocated for audit and medical education, with only clinical emergencies attended during this time. Ongoing CME/CPD participation is expected.
Research: The clinical nature of the post should not discourage those wishing to partake in active research particularly when incorporating trainees and encouraging them to do likewise. The department has participated in several national and international research trials in both Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Office, computer and secretarial support are provided.
Key:
Direct Clinical Care DCC Activity is work directly relating to the prevention, diagnosis or treatment of illness that forms part of the services provided by the employing organisation under section 3(1) or section 5(1) (b) of the National Health Service Act 1977. This includes:
-Emergency duties (including emergency work carried out during or arising from on call)
- Operating sessions including pre-operative and post-operative care.
- Ward rounds
- Outpatient activities
- Clinical diagnostic work
- Other patient treatment
- Multi-disciplinary meetings or other meetings which relate directly to patient care
- Administration directly related to the above (including but not limited to referrals & notes)
Supporting Professional Activities These are activities that underpin Direct clinical care. This may include participation in training, medical education, CPD, formal teaching, audit, job planning, appraisal, research, clinical management and local governance activities.
Please see job descriptions attached for more information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTY Approximate PA
On call/ admitting week/ resident weekend 1.5
Early Pregnancy Clinic / emergency gynae 1.0
Twilight 0.75
Gynae clinic 0.5
Theatre 0.25
ANC 1.0
LSCS 0.75
Resident NIGHT 1.6
LW 1.0
SPA 1.5
The successful candidate will take part in the obstetrics and gynaecology on-call rota including resident weekends.
Teaching: The successful candidate will be actively involved in teaching resident doctors, and Southampton University medical students, including sessions in the Dry Skills Laboratory and Simulation Suite.
Audit: A half-day per month is allocated for audit and medical education, with only clinical emergencies attended during this time. Ongoing CME/CPD participation is expected.
Research: The clinical nature of the post should not discourage those wishing to partake in active research particularly when incorporating trainees and encouraging them to do likewise. The department has participated in several national and international research trials in both Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Office, computer and secretarial support are provided.
Key:
Direct Clinical Care DCC Activity is work directly relating to the prevention, diagnosis or treatment of illness that forms part of the services provided by the employing organisation under section 3(1) or section 5(1) (b) of the National Health Service Act 1977. This includes:
-Emergency duties (including emergency work carried out during or arising from on call)
- Operating sessions including pre-operative and post-operative care.
- Ward rounds
- Outpatient activities
- Clinical diagnostic work
- Other patient treatment
- Multi-disciplinary meetings or other meetings which relate directly to patient care
- Administration directly related to the above (including but not limited to referrals & notes)
Supporting Professional Activities These are activities that underpin Direct clinical care. This may include participation in training, medical education, CPD, formal teaching, audit, job planning, appraisal, research, clinical management and local governance activities.
Please see job descriptions attached for more information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Entry on Specialist Register (CCT or entry expected within 6 months of interview date) or, for Mediated Entrants, entry on Specialist Registrar prior to application
- MRCOG or equivalent
- ATSM in Advanced Labour Ward Practice and ATSM in Benign Gynaecology open and laparoscopic surgery
Desirable
- Clinical research in the fields of special interest
Specific Competencies for Role
Essential
- Able to evaluate own clinical practice
- Able to demonstrate innovative thinking
- Ability to organise and develop service provision
- Have a commitment to Continuing Medical Education/ Continuing Professional Development
Professional/Specialist/Functional Experience
Essential
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems both emergency and elective within Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that for gaining UK CCT in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Direct experience of audit
- Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates, and Obstetric & Gynaecological operative skills to trainee specialists.
Desirable
- Participation in multidisciplinary team activities
- Ability to manage and lead specialist unit, directorate and working parties as appropriate
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Entry on Specialist Register (CCT or entry expected within 6 months of interview date) or, for Mediated Entrants, entry on Specialist Registrar prior to application
- MRCOG or equivalent
- ATSM in Advanced Labour Ward Practice and ATSM in Benign Gynaecology open and laparoscopic surgery
Desirable
- Clinical research in the fields of special interest
Specific Competencies for Role
Essential
- Able to evaluate own clinical practice
- Able to demonstrate innovative thinking
- Ability to organise and develop service provision
- Have a commitment to Continuing Medical Education/ Continuing Professional Development
Professional/Specialist/Functional Experience
Essential
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems both emergency and elective within Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that for gaining UK CCT in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Direct experience of audit
- Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates, and Obstetric & Gynaecological operative skills to trainee specialists.
Desirable
- Participation in multidisciplinary team activities
- Ability to manage and lead specialist unit, directorate and working parties as appropriate
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).
