Job summary
This is a prime opportunity for a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist to join our modern and forwards thinking Foundation Trust which is a medium sized Trust with big ambitions. Candidates must be competent in management of labour ward.
Main duties of the job
The Consultants job plan is divided into Gynaecological duties covering general clinics and theatres. There is an obstetric commitment in terms of fixed Labour Ward sessions, Elective Section List, Antenatal Clinics and On Call.
Requirements of the post and responsibilities of post holder:
- Work with the multi-disciplinary team and contribute to the Trust agenda in delivering evidence based best practice.
- Provide safe, evidence-based obstetric and gynaecology services.
- Maintain and improve the standards and quality of the obstetrics and gynaecology services and to have delegated responsibility for appropriate clinical management in those areas.
- Supervise and train junior staff in both elective and emergency situations.
- Maintain skills and update knowledge base meeting the Continuing Education and Professional Development requirements of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.
- Participate in the audit programme of the department.
- Participate in the Consultants rota in conjunction with the other Consultants.
- Be prepared to work on all sites for elective and emergency work.
- The successful candidates would inevitably have responsibility for resource utilisation.
- Be expected to contribute constructively to the success of the business so that the service can flourish and develop.
- Must comply with the requirements of revalidation.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, it's our pledge to help you Develop, Belong and Thrive, Here.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post aims to continue to deliver high quality services in both Obstetrics & Gynaecology of Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This post is suitable for an Obstetrician & Gynaecologist. Out of hours on call component for the post is non-resident and is mainly based at Bassetlaw District General Hospital.
On call for this post will be 1:7 out of hours at Bassetlaw site of the trust and is classed as category A which attracts a 5% on call availability
Overall, there are 60 hours of consultant presence in labour ward over a 7 days period at our Doncaster (DRI) site and 48 hours at our Bassetlaw site (BDGH). Out of hours on call is non-resident for this post and is based at our Bassetlaw site (BDGH) starting at 17:00 hours. Resident time finishes at 17:00-18:00 hours followed by non-resident hours. On call is supported by one registrar and one FY2-ST2 out of hours. Day time cover of LW until 18.00 is resident cover. During daytime also each shift has one registrar and one FY2-ST2 cover for LW in addition to consultant.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post aims to continue to deliver high quality services in both Obstetrics & Gynaecology of Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This post is suitable for an Obstetrician & Gynaecologist. Out of hours on call component for the post is non-resident and is mainly based at Bassetlaw District General Hospital.
On call for this post will be 1:7 out of hours at Bassetlaw site of the trust and is classed as category A which attracts a 5% on call availability
Overall, there are 60 hours of consultant presence in labour ward over a 7 days period at our Doncaster (DRI) site and 48 hours at our Bassetlaw site (BDGH). Out of hours on call is non-resident for this post and is based at our Bassetlaw site (BDGH) starting at 17:00 hours. Resident time finishes at 17:00-18:00 hours followed by non-resident hours. On call is supported by one registrar and one FY2-ST2 out of hours. Day time cover of LW until 18.00 is resident cover. During daytime also each shift has one registrar and one FY2-ST2 cover for LW in addition to consultant.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification (equivalent must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of Advisory Appointments Committee (AAC)
- You must be on the specialist register for Obstetrics and Gynecology or within 6 months of being admitted to the register for trainees, if currently in a training programme in the UK. In accordance with the regulations, all other categories of Doctors must be on the GMC specialist register to be considered for a consultant appointment by the Advisory Appointments Committee
- Applicants must continue to hold full GMC registration and continue to hold a License to Practice
- Completion of Advanced Labour Ward practice Advanced Training Skills Module (ATSM)
Desirable
Experience and Achievements
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Understanding current issues within Obstetrics & Gynaecology and the future direction of the specialty
- Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions
- Understanding current issues within the wider NHS
Desirable
- Attendance at a recognised management course. Evidence of leadership management and/or administration experience
- ATSM in Gynaecology such as urogynaecology and vaginal surgery or Benign gynaecological surgery/hysteroscopy (or equivalent experience)
- Experience in Diabetic Antenatal Clinic
- Diploma in Managing Diabetes in Pregnancy or SSM in Diabetes (or equivalent experience)
- Wide based experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff.
Desirable
- Training in clinical and educational supervision
- Attendance at a teaching course
- Formal qualification in teaching/education
- Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications
Audit and Research
Essential
- Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects and the implementation of outcomes
Desirable
- Evidence of knowledge of research methodology
- Critical Appraisal Skills
Disposition-Adjustment/Attitud
Essential
- Good communication and empathy skills with patients
- Evidence of willingness to participate in a multi-disciplinary team environment to provide an integrated service
- Ability to work as a member of a team, both through communication and sharing workload
- Ability to manage high pressure situations e.g. clinical crisis
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload and co-ordinate staff.
- Ability to integrate the care of a patient by many and various other clinical staff
- Willingness to work flexibly to deliver clinically effective and cost effective healthcare
- Respect Diversity - Seeks to develop an understanding of different groups and individuals and ensures equitable and appropriate treatment for all
Practical/Intellectual Skills/
Essential
- Evidence of innovation
- Ability to use IT Systems - inc Word, Excel, PowerPoint Outlook
Desirable
- Evidence of continual learning and development
- Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others
- Access to own transport
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification (equivalent must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of Advisory Appointments Committee (AAC)
- You must be on the specialist register for Obstetrics and Gynecology or within 6 months of being admitted to the register for trainees, if currently in a training programme in the UK. In accordance with the regulations, all other categories of Doctors must be on the GMC specialist register to be considered for a consultant appointment by the Advisory Appointments Committee
- Applicants must continue to hold full GMC registration and continue to hold a License to Practice
- Completion of Advanced Labour Ward practice Advanced Training Skills Module (ATSM)
Desirable
Experience and Achievements
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Understanding current issues within Obstetrics & Gynaecology and the future direction of the specialty
- Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions
- Understanding current issues within the wider NHS
Desirable
- Attendance at a recognised management course. Evidence of leadership management and/or administration experience
- ATSM in Gynaecology such as urogynaecology and vaginal surgery or Benign gynaecological surgery/hysteroscopy (or equivalent experience)
- Experience in Diabetic Antenatal Clinic
- Diploma in Managing Diabetes in Pregnancy or SSM in Diabetes (or equivalent experience)
- Wide based experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff.
Desirable
- Training in clinical and educational supervision
- Attendance at a teaching course
- Formal qualification in teaching/education
- Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications
Audit and Research
Essential
- Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects and the implementation of outcomes
Desirable
- Evidence of knowledge of research methodology
- Critical Appraisal Skills
Disposition-Adjustment/Attitud
Essential
- Good communication and empathy skills with patients
- Evidence of willingness to participate in a multi-disciplinary team environment to provide an integrated service
- Ability to work as a member of a team, both through communication and sharing workload
- Ability to manage high pressure situations e.g. clinical crisis
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload and co-ordinate staff.
- Ability to integrate the care of a patient by many and various other clinical staff
- Willingness to work flexibly to deliver clinically effective and cost effective healthcare
- Respect Diversity - Seeks to develop an understanding of different groups and individuals and ensures equitable and appropriate treatment for all
Practical/Intellectual Skills/
Essential
- Evidence of innovation
- Ability to use IT Systems - inc Word, Excel, PowerPoint Outlook
Desirable
- Evidence of continual learning and development
- Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others
- Access to own transport
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).
