Job summary
We are looking to appoint 2 locum consultant obstetricians to join our maternity team, for a 12 months post. We have a variety of specialist clinics (both scan and non-scan) including: mental health, vulnerable service users, twins, preterm birth, small baby and Rainbow. The services are multi-professional, including our specialist midwives. The successful applicant will join our team and has the opportunity to customise the post to include a special interest session of their choice. The post will include a vulnerable service user clinic.
Main duties of the job
Our maternity service has a variety of specialist clinics (both scan and non-scan) including: mental health, vulnerable service users, twins, preterm birth, small baby and Rainbow. The services are multi-professional, including our specialist midwives.
The general obstetric commitments include both routine and emergency obstetrics and non-resident on call (for obstetrics only).The key clinical requirements of the post are to provide consultant labour suite cover, elective caesarean lists, ward rounds, maternity triage, assessment unit cover and antenatal clinics.
Please refer to the job description for main duties of the job.
About us
Come and join us at this exciting time of change as we embrace the development of our mission, objectives, expectations and values - the cornerstones of tangible transformation! Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust isone of UK's largest acute teaching Trusts in England. Our Maternity Services offer a wide range of choice and support for all women and families, from midwifery-led birthing units to specialised neonatal care.
Our Maternity Service has faced scrutiny since 2020. That's when we began our journey of vast improvement and sizeable investment towards making our service the best it can be. Be part of a team which is 100% committed to implementing the necessary and sustainable improvements to provide the highest possible care for women and families who use our service, you can find out more about here:Maternity | NUH [nuh.nhs.uk].
We're looking for compassionate, ambitious, and progressive people to join our team. With so many opportunities for self-development and progression, we need people who want to learn and inspire others. People who have a voice and want to use it to drive positive change. People who love a challenge and want to be part of transformation.
When you join our team, you'll be welcomed into our family of supportive and passionate professionals - all united by the same vision, ambitions, and goals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job plan within the job description reflects our best assessment of what the final plan will be based on 10 PAs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job plan within the job description reflects our best assessment of what the final plan will be based on 10 PAs.
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCOG Relevant CCT or equivalent ('equivalence' must be confirmed by GMC by date of interview) *
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the interview (Appointments Advisory Committee)
Professional Qualifications/Development
Essential
- ATSM in Advanced Labour Ward Practice or equivalent experience
Clinical Experience and effectiveness
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and Gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCST
Desirable
- Specific training in communication skills
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's
Management and administrative experience
Essential
- Good leadership skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs and other agencies
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Prepared to live within 10 miles or 30 minutes of the hospital
Teaching & Research
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior staff
- Training in educational supervision or willingness to undertake
Desirable
- ATSM in Medical education
- Original Research Publications
- Higher teaching degree or qualification or training
Practical
Essential
- Ability to travel between City Hospital Campus and Queen's Medical Centre campus
- Willingness to work on an on-call rota
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCOG Relevant CCT or equivalent ('equivalence' must be confirmed by GMC by date of interview) *
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the interview (Appointments Advisory Committee)
Professional Qualifications/Development
Essential
- ATSM in Advanced Labour Ward Practice or equivalent experience
Clinical Experience and effectiveness
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and Gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCST
Desirable
- Specific training in communication skills
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's
Management and administrative experience
Essential
- Good leadership skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs and other agencies
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Prepared to live within 10 miles or 30 minutes of the hospital
Teaching & Research
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior staff
- Training in educational supervision or willingness to undertake
Desirable
- ATSM in Medical education
- Original Research Publications
- Higher teaching degree or qualification or training
Practical
Essential
- Ability to travel between City Hospital Campus and Queen's Medical Centre campus
- Willingness to work on an on-call rota
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).