Job summary
We are looking for enthusiastic and enterprising candidatesto join a progressive and forward-thinking department of 13consultants, each with their own special interest. We have well-developed services in high-risk obstetrics, minimal access surgery, infertility, colposcopy & out-patient hysteroscopy,uro-gynaecologyand oncology services.
Main duties of the job
This post is alocumposition created to support thedepartment whilenew substantive posts are being finalised. It is an ideal opportunity for individuals to work in the department prior to applying for a substantive post with us. The post will include bothObstetrics and Gynaecology.The departmentis currently strengthening itsObstetricand Gynaecology leadership and specialist roles and is keen to consider applicants with a variety of interests.
The candidate should be keen to work as part of a team, continuing to develop good relationships with other staff within and outside the Clinical Management Team.The appointee will be expected to live within 30 minutes travelling time from the hospital.
About us
In the last few years there has been considerable site development at Kettering General Hospital.In particular anew theatre block for Obstetrics & Gynaecology was constructed and opened in February 2016.
The hospital has the following specialties:
o Cardiology /PPCI
o Dermatology
o ENT
o Integrated medicine
o General surgery and Orthopaedics
o Nephrology
o Oral/Max FaxSurg(rota with NGH)
o Obstetrics & Gynaecology
o Ophthalmology
o Orthodontics
o Paediatrics
o Plastic Surgery
o Urology
o Rheumatology
The Hospital hasa state of the art16 bed ITU/HDU. There is a two bed Enhanced Care facility on Labour Ward where patients are managed with multidisciplinary input from obstetricians, anaesthetists, and physicians.
There are fully supporting Pathology and Radiology services.Radiology provides ultrasound, nuclear medicine,MRIand computerised axial tomography on site.There is a well-equipped obstetric ultrasound department in the Maternity Unit as well as a specialisedFetalMedicine Service provided by visiting Consultants from University Hospital of Leicester. There is excellent Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy staffing including a highly skilled nurse specialist in Gynae-Oncology.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Commitment
Shifting of clinical commitment from junior doctors to nursing staff has been developed actively in Kettering to allow more time for training and adaptability as further changes are imposed on us by reduction of Junior Doctors hours.We have specialist nurses in Gynae Oncology, Infertility, Termination of Pregnancy and Prenatal Diagnosis who all contribute to running the department.
On-Call
This jobwillhaveweekend on call commitments(4-5 a year split weekends)and alsogynaecology andobstetrichot weeks (8 in totalapprox). The successful candidate will do a twilight and night (non-resident) on call twice a month.
The above on calls hours will be 5pm in the evening to the following morning 8am. Of these hours, the consultantis required tobe on site between 5-7pm and then is expected to be within 30 minutes of the hospital.
Daytime consultant labour ward cover is 8am to 6pm. On Mondays to Fridays the Night On call will start with hand-over at 5-6pm and be resident for one hour until 7pm. On call will finish at 8am next morning.
Below timetable for weeks when not on hot weeks
am
pm
Monday
0800-1300 Elective CS list PA = 0.78
1330-1730 clinic (alt gynae and obs)
PA = 0.78
Tuesday
0900-1300 clinic (obs)
PA = 0.62
1300-1800 weeks 2 and 8 Gynae operating list
PA = 0.2
Wednesday
off
off
Thursday
SDEC 0900-1300 PA = 0.62
1300-1700 Patient admin PA=0.78
Friday
1000-1300 Basic SPA
PA = 0.71
1300-1700 SPA
PA = 0.84
Flexible backfill gynae theatre lists 0.53 PA
Flexible CS list cover 0.75 PA
1 in 13 consultant of the week Obstetrics
1 in 13 consultant of the week Gynaecology
Total PA from hot weeks (including predictable weekend cover) 2.36
1 in 11 non-resident on call, weekdays covering both Obstetrics and Gynaecology
1 in 11 non-resident on call, weekends covering both Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Unpredictable 1 PA (over weekdays and weekends)
On call supplement Category A = 3%
Total DCC = 8.5
SPA = 1.5
Depending on the successful candidates skills and experience, there will be an opportunity to take on an Obstetric leadership role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Commitment
Shifting of clinical commitment from junior doctors to nursing staff has been developed actively in Kettering to allow more time for training and adaptability as further changes are imposed on us by reduction of Junior Doctors hours.We have specialist nurses in Gynae Oncology, Infertility, Termination of Pregnancy and Prenatal Diagnosis who all contribute to running the department.
On-Call
This jobwillhaveweekend on call commitments(4-5 a year split weekends)and alsogynaecology andobstetrichot weeks (8 in totalapprox). The successful candidate will do a twilight and night (non-resident) on call twice a month.
The above on calls hours will be 5pm in the evening to the following morning 8am. Of these hours, the consultantis required tobe on site between 5-7pm and then is expected to be within 30 minutes of the hospital.
Daytime consultant labour ward cover is 8am to 6pm. On Mondays to Fridays the Night On call will start with hand-over at 5-6pm and be resident for one hour until 7pm. On call will finish at 8am next morning.
Below timetable for weeks when not on hot weeks
am
pm
Monday
0800-1300 Elective CS list PA = 0.78
1330-1730 clinic (alt gynae and obs)
PA = 0.78
Tuesday
0900-1300 clinic (obs)
PA = 0.62
1300-1800 weeks 2 and 8 Gynae operating list
PA = 0.2
Wednesday
off
off
Thursday
SDEC 0900-1300 PA = 0.62
1300-1700 Patient admin PA=0.78
Friday
1000-1300 Basic SPA
PA = 0.71
1300-1700 SPA
PA = 0.84
Flexible backfill gynae theatre lists 0.53 PA
Flexible CS list cover 0.75 PA
1 in 13 consultant of the week Obstetrics
1 in 13 consultant of the week Gynaecology
Total PA from hot weeks (including predictable weekend cover) 2.36
1 in 11 non-resident on call, weekdays covering both Obstetrics and Gynaecology
1 in 11 non-resident on call, weekends covering both Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Unpredictable 1 PA (over weekdays and weekends)
On call supplement Category A = 3%
Total DCC = 8.5
SPA = 1.5
Depending on the successful candidates skills and experience, there will be an opportunity to take on an Obstetric leadership role.
Person Specification
Qualifications and skills
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- MRCOG or appropriate specialist registration
- Relevant CCT or equivalent ('equivalence' must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of AAC)
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Desirable
- ATSM in Special Interest Subject e.g. Labour Ward Lead
- Colposcopy and/or Hysteroscopy and/or USS
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Clinical exp & effectiveness
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCT
- ATSM in Advanced Labour Ward Practice or Equivalent
- Interest in Clinical Audit and evidence of completed audits in CV
- Interest in Governance
- Ambulatory gynaecology
- Ultrasound Skills
Desirable
- ATSM in Specialist Interest Subject Eg:Maternal medicine, High Risk Pregnancy, Obstetric Medicine
Person Specification
Qualifications and skills
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- MRCOG or appropriate specialist registration
- Relevant CCT or equivalent ('equivalence' must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of AAC)
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Desirable
- ATSM in Special Interest Subject e.g. Labour Ward Lead
- Colposcopy and/or Hysteroscopy and/or USS
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Clinical exp & effectiveness
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCT
- ATSM in Advanced Labour Ward Practice or Equivalent
- Interest in Clinical Audit and evidence of completed audits in CV
- Interest in Governance
- Ambulatory gynaecology
- Ultrasound Skills
Desirable
- ATSM in Specialist Interest Subject Eg:Maternal medicine, High Risk Pregnancy, Obstetric Medicine
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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