Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague with a
flexible approach to provide an efficient service for patients/women who attend
the Obstetrics and Gynaecology departments in Sunderland Royal Hospital and
South Tyneside District Hospital.
The successful candidate will join our
dynamic team of consultants, each with a specialist interest.
We work together and support each other to
provide excellent patient care and create a friendly, supportive working environment.
Main duties of the job
Applicants must be a holder of MRCOG, be eligible for the GMC
Specialist Register in Obstetrics and Gynaecology within six months of the time
of interview. Applicants must hold a RCOG Gynaecology ATSM or SITM
Applicants must also have excellent organizational and communication
skills, be a good team worker and have experience in training undergraduates
and postgraduates.
The successful applicant will need to work closely within a team of
consultants who all have special interests. This post is mainly to provide general
gynaecology care in GOPD and to undertake major and minor procedures (pooled
list)
The successful candidate will be able to operate independently. The job
plan will also include a weekly medium risk antenatal clinic and be involved in
the caesarean section list rota. Sessions are across both South Tyneside and
Sunderland hospitals.
On call will involve covering both Obstetrics and Gynaecology in a 1 in
16 rota Weekends are split Friday / Sunday and Saturday
Labour ward is covered with a hot week rotation
when the same consultant covers Monday to Friday 8:30-18:00 every day
Family Care is an
exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow & develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time & we are
committed to supporting flexible approaches to work wherever possible for our people.
If you are
interested in becoming part of our fantastic team then we would welcome your
application.
About us
Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.
One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,
and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we
may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
The successful candidate will be expected to work
as a team member to deliver the service contract and to contribute towards
strategic planning and development within the Directorate.
The Directorate has a proud record of delivering
the contract within budget and aims to maintain this position. The post-holder
will be professionally responsible for their own particular patient workload
but will also be responsible for colleagues patients while carrying out
on-call work.
The Directorate expects the post-holder to adhere
to principles of practice as set by the GMC and comply with Trust Policies and
Procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
The successful candidate will be expected to work
as a team member to deliver the service contract and to contribute towards
strategic planning and development within the Directorate.
The Directorate has a proud record of delivering
the contract within budget and aims to maintain this position. The post-holder
will be professionally responsible for their own particular patient workload
but will also be responsible for colleagues patients while carrying out
on-call work.
The Directorate expects the post-holder to adhere
to principles of practice as set by the GMC and comply with Trust Policies and
Procedures.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCT, including ability to provide delivery suite cover and intrapartum care
- Ability to offer expert opinion on a wide range of emergency / routine cases in obstetrics and gynaecology
Desirable
- Interest in Clinical Governance, Risk and Quality and Safety
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification
- Relevant CCT or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within six months of the date of the CCT
- Any two SITMS (or ATSMs) including one of:
- Management of Complex non- malignant disease
- Gynaecology surgical care
- Benign Abdominal Surgery
- Advanced laparoscopic surgery
- Oncology
- Urogynaecology and vaginal surgery
Desirable
- Further Higher Degree MD or PhD
- Independent operating in major gynaecological surgery
- Laparoscopic surgical skills
- Colposcopy accreditation
Audit/Research/ Publications
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice
- Involvement in quality improvement measures
- Ability to undertake multi-disciplinary audit
- Demonstrate ability to undertake audit in specialty area
- Good presentation skills
- Experience of clinical research
Desirable
- Completed GCP training and been involved in NIHR portfolio research
- Undertaken research with published papers in refereed journals
Management and administrative experience
Essential
- Understanding of the NHS, Clinical Governance process and resource issues
- Evidence of organisational, management and time management skills
- Previous record of organisational achievement
- IT literacy skills
Desirable
- Evidence of management and administration experience
- Management course and / or certificate
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good leadership skills and ability to take on responsibility
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and healthcare workers and other agencies
- Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills in English
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
- Supportive and tolerant
- Caring attitude to patients
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the GMC
Teaching and Education
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff
- Experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Evidence of commitment to teaching
Desirable
- Qualification in medical education
- Engagement in the school of O&G training programme
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCT, including ability to provide delivery suite cover and intrapartum care
- Ability to offer expert opinion on a wide range of emergency / routine cases in obstetrics and gynaecology
Desirable
- Interest in Clinical Governance, Risk and Quality and Safety
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification
- Relevant CCT or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within six months of the date of the CCT
- Any two SITMS (or ATSMs) including one of:
- Management of Complex non- malignant disease
- Gynaecology surgical care
- Benign Abdominal Surgery
- Advanced laparoscopic surgery
- Oncology
- Urogynaecology and vaginal surgery
Desirable
- Further Higher Degree MD or PhD
- Independent operating in major gynaecological surgery
- Laparoscopic surgical skills
- Colposcopy accreditation
Audit/Research/ Publications
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice
- Involvement in quality improvement measures
- Ability to undertake multi-disciplinary audit
- Demonstrate ability to undertake audit in specialty area
- Good presentation skills
- Experience of clinical research
Desirable
- Completed GCP training and been involved in NIHR portfolio research
- Undertaken research with published papers in refereed journals
Management and administrative experience
Essential
- Understanding of the NHS, Clinical Governance process and resource issues
- Evidence of organisational, management and time management skills
- Previous record of organisational achievement
- IT literacy skills
Desirable
- Evidence of management and administration experience
- Management course and / or certificate
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good leadership skills and ability to take on responsibility
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and healthcare workers and other agencies
- Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills in English
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
- Supportive and tolerant
- Caring attitude to patients
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the GMC
Teaching and Education
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff
- Experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Evidence of commitment to teaching
Desirable
- Qualification in medical education
- Engagement in the school of O&G training programme
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).
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