Job summary
We are looking for a Consultant Obstetrician to join our tertiary hospital team.
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.
We have a two- tier gynaecology on-call consultant rota, one consultant is rostered to cover emergency gynaecology at the QMC campus, the other consultant is on-call for complex surgery, which includes oncology at City and maternity on both campuses, in the event that a gynaecologist is required to support the obstetric team.
Please see the job plan for a description of the clinical sessions. The balance of activities will be as described, but the scheduling may be amended, after discussion, prior to commencement of the post.
Main duties of the job
The draft Job Plan embedded within the Job Specification reflects our best assessment of what the final plan will be, based on 10 PAs.
Any consultant who is unable, for personal reasons, to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post on a part-time basis; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.
This service provided by maternity is provided across both campuses, but your base for emergency obstetrics is the City campus. The proposed Job Plan is detailed in this job description.
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
Please refer to the job specification for the detailed draft job plan.
The draft Job Plan embedded within the Job Specification reflects our best assessment of what the final plan will be, based on 10 PAs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job specification for the detailed draft job plan.
The draft Job Plan embedded within the Job Specification 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
Essential
- Fetal Care SITM OR Care for prematurity SITM OR equivalent skills and experience
Desirable
- Experience in running a placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) clinic or MDT
Clinic 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 behavioural standards
Management and administrative experience
Essential
- Good leadership skills
- Evidence of completion of an audit cycle or quality improvement project
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs and other agencies
- Supportive and tolerant
- Ability to work within an MDT
Desirable
- Experience of change management
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs and other agencies
- Good leadership skills
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
- Passionate about women-centred care
Teaching & Research
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior staff
- Training in educational supervision or willingness to undertake
Desirable
- Original Research Publications
- Higher teaching degree or qualification or training
Teaching & Research Practical Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel between City Hospital Campus and Queen's Medical Centre campus and community
- Willingness to work on an on-call rota
- Prepared to live or stay within 30 minutes of the hospital
Practical Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel between City Hospital Campus and Queen's Medical Centre campus
- Willingness to work on an on-call emergency 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
Essential
- Fetal Care SITM OR Care for prematurity SITM OR equivalent skills and experience
Desirable
- Experience in running a placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) clinic or MDT
Clinic 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 behavioural standards
Management and administrative experience
Essential
- Good leadership skills
- Evidence of completion of an audit cycle or quality improvement project
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs and other agencies
- Supportive and tolerant
- Ability to work within an MDT
Desirable
- Experience of change management
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs and other agencies
- Good leadership skills
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
- Passionate about women-centred care
Teaching & Research
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior staff
- Training in educational supervision or willingness to undertake
Desirable
- Original Research Publications
- Higher teaching degree or qualification or training
Teaching & Research Practical Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel between City Hospital Campus and Queen's Medical Centre campus and community
- Willingness to work on an on-call rota
- Prepared to live or stay within 30 minutes of the hospital
Practical Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel between City Hospital Campus and Queen's Medical Centre campus
- Willingness to work on an on-call emergency 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).