Job summary
Required to fill this new, 6PA post
hosted by the Obstetric Department at the Leeds General Infirmary and St
Jamess University Hospital and working as part of the Yorkshire and Humber Maternal
Medicine Network.
This post has been developed as part of a national
strategy to develop maternal medicine networks and is hosted by Leeds Teaching
Hospitals. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the development of the
maternal medicine network across the region, alongside a Maternal Medicine Obstetrician,
Consultant Midwife, and wider midwifery team.
Leeds maternity services are a large tertiary centre
which provides regional obstetric services including fetal medicine, maternal medicine,
and placenta accreta service. The LGI is
co-located with a Level 3 surgical (including cardiac) NNU.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant should hold Royal College
of Physicians FRCP or MRCP and should be on the Specialist
Register or within six months of CCT at
the time of interview, if currently within a training programme within the UK. In accordance with the
consultant appointment regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on
the Specialist Register.
Applicants should have additional
expert knowledge acquired over a significant period in Maternal Medicine and an
RCP credential in obstetric medicine (pre or post CCT) is desirable. Excellent communication and team working
skills, a strong commitment to teaching and service
development are essential.
If shortlisted, you will be required to
give a 10-minute presentation on:
What
makes a successful networked service and what would you bring to this?
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD VIA TEAMS: Tuesday 12 September 2023
About us
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one the largest teaching
hospital trusts in Europe, with access to leading clinical expertise and
medical technology. We care for people
from all over the country as well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds
itself. The Trust has a budget of £1.1
billion. Our 20,000 staff ensure that every year we see and treat over
1,500,000 people in our 2,000 beds or out-patient settings, comprising 100,000 day
cases, 125,000 in-patients, 260,000 A&E visits and 1,050,000 out-patient
appointments. We operate from 7 hospitals
on 5 sites all linked by the same vision, philosophy and culture to be the
best for specialist and integrated care.
Our vision is based on
The Leeds Way, which is a clear statement of who we are and what we believe, founded
on values of working that were put forward by our own staff. Our values are to be:
Patient-centred
Fair
Collaborative
Accountable
Empowered
We believe that by being
true to these values, we will consistently achieve and continuously improve our
results in relation to our goals, which are to be:
1. The
best for patient safety, quality and experience
2. The
best place to work
3. A
centre of excellence for specialist services, education, research and
innovation
4. Hospitals
that offer seamless, integrated care
5. Financially
sustainable
Job description
Job responsibilities
Strategic
Support
the West Yorkshire and Harrogate, South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw and Humber and
North Yorkshire Local Maternity and
Neonatal Systems (LMNS) and the associated Integrated Care Systems (ICS) in the
development and delivery of a Maternal Medicine Network
Ensure
systems are in place to allow women living in the networks catchment area with
significant medical problems to receive appropriate and timely high-quality
evidence-based specialist advice before and during pregnancy
Provide
clear clinical leadership on using innovative approaches and aligning tools and
levers in order to support the improvement of outcomes for patients and drive
up the quality of care
Working
in partnership with midwifery leadership
Leadership
(together with the lead obstetrician
and consultant midwife) to:
Provide
clinical leadership to the multidisciplinary Yorkshire and Humber Maternal
Medicine Network and Maternal Medicine Centre
To
Model and lead on multi-disciplinary working and cross boundary working.
Develop
a women-centred service, where women are at the heart of decision making with
womens choice being respected. Working with service users to evaluate the
service.
Establish and provide a
model of care that delivers all aspects of the care and treatment of women with
medical problems before, during, and after their pregnancy following the
National Service Specification
Adapt speciality pathways
developed by the Yorkshire and Humber Maternal Medicine Network Pathways team in accordance with the
expertise available in different sites within the network
Establish indications for transfer for delivery at Maternal
Medicine Centre.
Establish
a Yorkshire and Humber directory of specialists in all specialities caring for
women with complex medical problems in pregnancy
Develop
evidence-based guidelines across the network for the care of women with medical
problems in pregnancy
Provide
leadership to support the delivery and implementation of national programs of
work in Maternal Medicine across Yorkshire and Humber and to provide advice to
change programmes and any reconfigurations which will ensure the best health
outcomes for those using Yorkshire and Humbers Maternal Medicine services.
Provide
a source of clinical expertise and advice to providers and commissioners in the
related ICS relating to maternity and pre-pregnancy counselling services
Work
with colleagues in associated the ICS and LMS to support the quality assurance
process and support clinical leadership
Support
with counselling about risks and referral to abortion services
Work
with the regional and national Maternal Medicine leadership teams to develop
and implement systems and metrics to measure quality and clinical outcomes to support
improvement and monitor performance related to the work of the Yorkshire and
Humber Maternal Medicine Network
Ensure
that national commissioning guidance for Maternal Medicine Networks is
implemented and that appropriate systems are in place to drive improvements in
care and clinical standards
Develop
pathways for referrals and work with other relevant networks
including clinical networks for maternity services, perinatal mental health
networks, Neonatal Operational Delivery Network (ODNs) and Fetal Medicine
services, community and primary care to ensure the health needs of mother, baby
and family are met
Work
with the other leads in the Maternal Medicine Centre and the spoke units and
other services, such as A&E, where women present for care to offer
multi-professional education (including obstetricians, physicians and midwives
of all grades) in the delivery of high quality care to women with acute or
chronic complex medical problems in pregnancy
Support
the delivery of training to obstetricians in Sub-speciality Maternal Fetal
Medicine, Obstetric Medicine Advanced Training Speciality Module and to
Consultant Physicians and medical registrars training in Obstetric Medicine
Encourage
and promote research in maternal medicine
Actively
Promote equality and diversity and the reduction of inequalities in delivery of
maternity care in Yorkshire and Humber
Promoting equality and reducing
inequalities
Uphold
organisational policies and principles on the promotion of equality
Create
an inclusive working environment where diversity is valued, everyone can
contribute, and everyday action ensure we meet our duty to uphold and promote
equality
Job description
Job responsibilities
Strategic
Support
the West Yorkshire and Harrogate, South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw and Humber and
North Yorkshire Local Maternity and
Neonatal Systems (LMNS) and the associated Integrated Care Systems (ICS) in the
development and delivery of a Maternal Medicine Network
Ensure
systems are in place to allow women living in the networks catchment area with
significant medical problems to receive appropriate and timely high-quality
evidence-based specialist advice before and during pregnancy
Provide
clear clinical leadership on using innovative approaches and aligning tools and
levers in order to support the improvement of outcomes for patients and drive
up the quality of care
Working
in partnership with midwifery leadership
Leadership
(together with the lead obstetrician
and consultant midwife) to:
Provide
clinical leadership to the multidisciplinary Yorkshire and Humber Maternal
Medicine Network and Maternal Medicine Centre
To
Model and lead on multi-disciplinary working and cross boundary working.
Develop
a women-centred service, where women are at the heart of decision making with
womens choice being respected. Working with service users to evaluate the
service.
Establish and provide a
model of care that delivers all aspects of the care and treatment of women with
medical problems before, during, and after their pregnancy following the
National Service Specification
Adapt speciality pathways
developed by the Yorkshire and Humber Maternal Medicine Network Pathways team in accordance with the
expertise available in different sites within the network
Establish indications for transfer for delivery at Maternal
Medicine Centre.
Establish
a Yorkshire and Humber directory of specialists in all specialities caring for
women with complex medical problems in pregnancy
Develop
evidence-based guidelines across the network for the care of women with medical
problems in pregnancy
Provide
leadership to support the delivery and implementation of national programs of
work in Maternal Medicine across Yorkshire and Humber and to provide advice to
change programmes and any reconfigurations which will ensure the best health
outcomes for those using Yorkshire and Humbers Maternal Medicine services.
Provide
a source of clinical expertise and advice to providers and commissioners in the
related ICS relating to maternity and pre-pregnancy counselling services
Work
with colleagues in associated the ICS and LMS to support the quality assurance
process and support clinical leadership
Support
with counselling about risks and referral to abortion services
Work
with the regional and national Maternal Medicine leadership teams to develop
and implement systems and metrics to measure quality and clinical outcomes to support
improvement and monitor performance related to the work of the Yorkshire and
Humber Maternal Medicine Network
Ensure
that national commissioning guidance for Maternal Medicine Networks is
implemented and that appropriate systems are in place to drive improvements in
care and clinical standards
Develop
pathways for referrals and work with other relevant networks
including clinical networks for maternity services, perinatal mental health
networks, Neonatal Operational Delivery Network (ODNs) and Fetal Medicine
services, community and primary care to ensure the health needs of mother, baby
and family are met
Work
with the other leads in the Maternal Medicine Centre and the spoke units and
other services, such as A&E, where women present for care to offer
multi-professional education (including obstetricians, physicians and midwives
of all grades) in the delivery of high quality care to women with acute or
chronic complex medical problems in pregnancy
Support
the delivery of training to obstetricians in Sub-speciality Maternal Fetal
Medicine, Obstetric Medicine Advanced Training Speciality Module and to
Consultant Physicians and medical registrars training in Obstetric Medicine
Encourage
and promote research in maternal medicine
Actively
Promote equality and diversity and the reduction of inequalities in delivery of
maternity care in Yorkshire and Humber
Promoting equality and reducing
inequalities
Uphold
organisational policies and principles on the promotion of equality
Create
an inclusive working environment where diversity is valued, everyone can
contribute, and everyday action ensure we meet our duty to uphold and promote
equality
Person Specification
Training, Research & Teaching
Essential
- Completed specific training in Obstetric Medicine within an established Obstetric Medicine service.
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Understanding skills and knowledge required to train and develop team members.
Desirable
- RCP credential in Obstetric Medicine (pre or post CCT).
- Publications in peer reviewed journals.
- Evidence of ongoing research or recent involvement as PI.
- Ideas for future research whilst in post.
- GCP.
- Evidence of Formal teaching qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate evidence of appropriate broad-based competence and experience in Maternal Medicine and general Medicine.
- Membership and attendance at national conferences in maternal medicine /obstetric medicine e.g., UK MacDonald Obstetric Medicine Society (MOMS)
- Significant evidence of continued professional development in the field of Maternal medicine.
Desirable
- Presentations in regional or National Maternal medicine conferences.
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent.
- Full and specialist registration (with a license to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for registration within 6 months of interview.
- YOU MUST STATE YOUR GMC NUMBER ON YOUR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED.
- Name on the specialist register for a medical speciality or eligible within 6 months of the date of interview.
- If an applicant is UK trained, they must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within 6 months of the award of CCT by date of interview.
- Fellow or Member of the Royal College of Physicians (RCP)
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
Desirable
Audit, Governance & QI
Essential
- Committed to and understands the principles of clinical governance.
- Understands the requirements of Medical Appraisal and revalidation.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
- Evidence of awareness or and participation in governance or QI projects.
Desirable
- Active involvement in clinical governance programme.
- Completion and implementation of a substantive audit or quality improvement project.
Management & Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS management.
- Proven and significant leadership experience and /or formal management qualifications.
- Understanding of the NHSE aspirations and service specification for the provision of the Maternal medicine Network across Yorkshire and Humber
- Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
- Experience working for NHSE organisations.
- Experience of working with management groups.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Medically fit to fulfil ALL aspects of the post, and be able to respond to acute requirements of the post, as necessary. Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice).
- *Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- *Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
- -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process: https://www.gmc-uk.org/news/news-archive/brexit---information-for-doctors
Person Specification
Training, Research & Teaching
Essential
- Completed specific training in Obstetric Medicine within an established Obstetric Medicine service.
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Understanding skills and knowledge required to train and develop team members.
Desirable
- RCP credential in Obstetric Medicine (pre or post CCT).
- Publications in peer reviewed journals.
- Evidence of ongoing research or recent involvement as PI.
- Ideas for future research whilst in post.
- GCP.
- Evidence of Formal teaching qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate evidence of appropriate broad-based competence and experience in Maternal Medicine and general Medicine.
- Membership and attendance at national conferences in maternal medicine /obstetric medicine e.g., UK MacDonald Obstetric Medicine Society (MOMS)
- Significant evidence of continued professional development in the field of Maternal medicine.
Desirable
- Presentations in regional or National Maternal medicine conferences.
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent.
- Full and specialist registration (with a license to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for registration within 6 months of interview.
- YOU MUST STATE YOUR GMC NUMBER ON YOUR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED.
- Name on the specialist register for a medical speciality or eligible within 6 months of the date of interview.
- If an applicant is UK trained, they must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within 6 months of the award of CCT by date of interview.
- Fellow or Member of the Royal College of Physicians (RCP)
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
Desirable
Audit, Governance & QI
Essential
- Committed to and understands the principles of clinical governance.
- Understands the requirements of Medical Appraisal and revalidation.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
- Evidence of awareness or and participation in governance or QI projects.
Desirable
- Active involvement in clinical governance programme.
- Completion and implementation of a substantive audit or quality improvement project.
Management & Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS management.
- Proven and significant leadership experience and /or formal management qualifications.
- Understanding of the NHSE aspirations and service specification for the provision of the Maternal medicine Network across Yorkshire and Humber
- Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
- Experience working for NHSE organisations.
- Experience of working with management groups.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Medically fit to fulfil ALL aspects of the post, and be able to respond to acute requirements of the post, as necessary. Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice).
- *Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- *Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
- -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process: https://www.gmc-uk.org/news/news-archive/brexit---information-for-doctors
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).
