Job summary
Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology - 10 PAs
We are looking for two enthusiastic, forward-thinking Consultants to join the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Team. The successful candidates will work alongside the existing team to help grow, develop and innovate the service to meet modern standards of care.
The Trust and Department are focused on meeting the challenges presented in the recent national review of maternity services, as well as delivering innovative models of care in Gynaecology, as part of the Trust's transition to a complete integrated care organisation with our community health, local authority, and social care partners.
The department has a strong track record of postgraduate and undergraduate training,
The successful candidate will join a team of highly dedicated medical, nursing, midwifery and other professionals committed to providing a high quality service to local women. Skills in Gynaecology required to deliver su
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join the non-resident on call rota. At present this is a 1:10, covering both obstetrics and gynaecology. The job plan will be flexible, depending on the specialist skills of the successful candidate.
An indicative consultant job plan currently includes:
- Weekly gynaecology or antenatal clinic (depending on interest)
- Daytime emergency O&G cover
- Out of hours on calls
- Share in Elective Caesarean Section sessions
- Specialist session - Urogynacology, Colposcopy, One Stop Post Menopausal Clinics, Out Patient Procedure Clinics, Infertility.
- Elective gynaecology Theatre Sessions
The job plan will be agreed ahead of commencing employment.
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
- Safety
- Care
- Respect
- Communication
- Learning
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ people & Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Full registration with GMC and Inclusion on the specialist Register (Min 6 months)
- MB ChB or equivalent medical degree and MRCOG or equivalent
- Completion of ST or equivalent rotation in Obs & Gynae and adequate experience
- ATSM in Advanced Labour Ward Practice and any Gynaecology ATSM
- Experience of clinical audit and writing clinical guidelines
- Evidence of engagement in clinical governance procedures and risk management
- Knowledge of NHS Management structures and issues
- Evidence of involvement in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Excellent communication skills and MDT working experience
- Evidence of commitment to CPD and up to date knowledge of O&G
Desirable
- Additional ATSMs
- Experience in research and have published articles
- Experience in developing care pathways
- Previous management experience and service reviews
- Teaching qualification
- Training in mentoring and educational supervision
- Specialist Interest, eg: Urogynaecology Gynae Oncology Termination of Pregnancy services Fetal Medicine scanning Gynae scanning/menopause Other skill which complements the needs of the departmentSpecialist Interest, eg: Urogynaecology Gynae Oncology Termination of Pregnancy services Fetal Medicine scanning Gynae scanning/menopause Other skill which complements the needs of the department
Person Specification
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Full registration with GMC and Inclusion on the specialist Register (Min 6 months)
- MB ChB or equivalent medical degree and MRCOG or equivalent
- Completion of ST or equivalent rotation in Obs & Gynae and adequate experience
- ATSM in Advanced Labour Ward Practice and any Gynaecology ATSM
- Experience of clinical audit and writing clinical guidelines
- Evidence of engagement in clinical governance procedures and risk management
- Knowledge of NHS Management structures and issues
- Evidence of involvement in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Excellent communication skills and MDT working experience
- Evidence of commitment to CPD and up to date knowledge of O&G
Desirable
- Additional ATSMs
- Experience in research and have published articles
- Experience in developing care pathways
- Previous management experience and service reviews
- Teaching qualification
- Training in mentoring and educational supervision
- Specialist Interest, eg: Urogynaecology Gynae Oncology Termination of Pregnancy services Fetal Medicine scanning Gynae scanning/menopause Other skill which complements the needs of the departmentSpecialist Interest, eg: Urogynaecology Gynae Oncology Termination of Pregnancy services Fetal Medicine scanning Gynae scanning/menopause Other skill which complements the needs of the department
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).
