Job summary
It is expected that the appointee will bring appropriate skills to the unit to complement the obstetrics services along with ambulatory gynaecology services. The successful candidate will have responsibility for diabetes/hypertension and general antenatal clinics, one stop gynaecology services including rapid access clinic and ambulatory care services with multiple out-patient gynaecological procedures inviting best practice tariff procedures. The post also requires the appointee to cover labour ward, caesarean section lists, gynaecological theatres and emergency gynaecological operating out of hours. The post holder is expected to participate in the ongoing progressive transformation of services and will be expected to improve the existing service. The job plan will also include advice and guidance/referral assessment service, which is expected to improve the referral quality of patients being referred to hospital for gynaecological services
Main duties of the job
In Gynaecology, you will be required to run gynaecology clinics including one stop clinics and out-patient procedural clinics including out-patient fertility clinics. Trust aims to develop same day access to scanning for all emergency gynaecology patients to expedite their treatment pathway and reduce hospital admissions. The post holder is expected to participate in this change in services with ability to further transform out-patient gynaecological services. The post holder is also expected to train junior doctors in intermediate and advanced gynaecological surgery during working hours as well as out of hours. Senior consultants are accessible for support and this is encouraged.
Labour ward work, management of high-risk pregnancies and complex obstetrics theatre lists during on calls is pivotal to services and the post holder is expected to contribute to safe maternity services in line with the recent Ockenden review. Contribution to care of both inpatient and outpatient service is required. Willingness to work flexibly and to adapt to the changing needs of the service is essential. Multidisciplinary antenatal clinics may require cross cover.
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will have responsibility for diabetes/hypertension and general antenatal clinics, one stop gynaecology services including rapid access clinic and ambulatory care services with multiple out-patient gynaecological procedures inviting best practice tariff procedures. The post also requires the appointee to cover labour ward, caesarean section lists, gynaecological theatres and emergency gynaecological operating out of hours. The post holder is expected to participate in the ongoing progressive transformation of services and will be expected to improve the existing service. The job plan will also include advice and guidance/referral assessment service, which is expected to improve the referral quality of patients being referred to hospital for gynaecological services
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will have responsibility for diabetes/hypertension and general antenatal clinics, one stop gynaecology services including rapid access clinic and ambulatory care services with multiple out-patient gynaecological procedures inviting best practice tariff procedures. The post also requires the appointee to cover labour ward, caesarean section lists, gynaecological theatres and emergency gynaecological operating out of hours. The post holder is expected to participate in the ongoing progressive transformation of services and will be expected to improve the existing service. The job plan will also include advice and guidance/referral assessment service, which is expected to improve the referral quality of patients being referred to hospital for gynaecological services
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oCCT Accreditation, MRCOG or equivalent specialist qualification. Name must appear on the Specialist Register of the General Medical Council on the date of commencement in post
- oATSM in advanced labour ward practice
- oATSM for early pregnancy and gynaecology
Desirable
- oATSM in Menopause
- oATSM Subfertility
- oATSM in Benign Gynaecology Surgery - Hysteroscopy and Laparoscopy
- oATSM in advanced laparoscopic surgery
Clinical Experience
Essential
- oExperience and training in managing labour ward
- oExperience of managing gynaecology patients including procedures in out-patient settings
- oThorough grasp of current Obstetrics & Gynaecology developments
- oOne stop gynae clinics experience
Desirable
- oExperience and training in managing high risk pregnancy
- oSurgical skills in Major Gynaecology surgery
Clinical Audit
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in clinical audit
- oEvidence of participation in service improvement or new service development
Desirable
- oExperience in Audit & research at regional or national level
Teaching Experience
Essential
- oExperience in teaching medical students and Medical staff
- oTeaching record at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
Desirable
- oFormal training in Medical Education oFormal training in Medical Education
Managemnet & Administrative Experience
Essential
- oEvidence of managerial duties
- oDemonstrable skills in department management
- oExperience in Rota management
Desirable
- oInterest in Risk management and Risk course o
- oCompleted recognised management course
Research Experience
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in primary or secondary research
Desirable
- oPublication of clinical research
Other Attributes
Essential
- oGood leadership skills
- oAbility to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- oEnthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
- oGood organisational and management skills
- oCaring attitude to patients
- oPrepared to live within 10 miles or 30 minutes of the hospital
Desirable
- oIT skills
- oExperience in service business case
- oService development or improvement projects
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oCCT Accreditation, MRCOG or equivalent specialist qualification. Name must appear on the Specialist Register of the General Medical Council on the date of commencement in post
- oATSM in advanced labour ward practice
- oATSM for early pregnancy and gynaecology
Desirable
- oATSM in Menopause
- oATSM Subfertility
- oATSM in Benign Gynaecology Surgery - Hysteroscopy and Laparoscopy
- oATSM in advanced laparoscopic surgery
Clinical Experience
Essential
- oExperience and training in managing labour ward
- oExperience of managing gynaecology patients including procedures in out-patient settings
- oThorough grasp of current Obstetrics & Gynaecology developments
- oOne stop gynae clinics experience
Desirable
- oExperience and training in managing high risk pregnancy
- oSurgical skills in Major Gynaecology surgery
Clinical Audit
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in clinical audit
- oEvidence of participation in service improvement or new service development
Desirable
- oExperience in Audit & research at regional or national level
Teaching Experience
Essential
- oExperience in teaching medical students and Medical staff
- oTeaching record at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
Desirable
- oFormal training in Medical Education oFormal training in Medical Education
Managemnet & Administrative Experience
Essential
- oEvidence of managerial duties
- oDemonstrable skills in department management
- oExperience in Rota management
Desirable
- oInterest in Risk management and Risk course o
- oCompleted recognised management course
Research Experience
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in primary or secondary research
Desirable
- oPublication of clinical research
Other Attributes
Essential
- oGood leadership skills
- oAbility to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- oEnthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
- oGood organisational and management skills
- oCaring attitude to patients
- oPrepared to live within 10 miles or 30 minutes of the hospital
Desirable
- oIT skills
- oExperience in service business case
- oService development or improvement projects
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).
