Job summary
The post-holder will help provide specialist Obstetric and Gynaecology services, including cancer exclusion clinics. They will provide on call support overnight, and on weekends, together with appropriate teaching and supervision of junior doctors and medical students. They will be expected to work closely with general practitioners, gynaecology and oncology staff, midwifery colleagues, allied health professionals, obstetric, anaesthetic and neonatal staff to provide a seamless service and deliver high quality outcomes within national targets.
Integral to the responsibilities of the post are the following requirements
To ensure the provision of a first class service
To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged within the speciality
To sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate
To undertake all work in accordance with the Trust's procedure and operating policies
To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust's and Divisions service plans
To maintain the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Women and Children's Division or the Trust
Main duties of the job
The appointee will be expected to share responsibility for the delivery of high quality care to the patients presenting to the Department
To examine and treat patients within the Department as required by clinical demand
To support the clinical decision making of junior medical and nursing staff
To provide on call support out of hours. To attend the Department out of hours as per agreed protocols
To remain contactable and available when on call / on duty
To carry out regular ward rounds in a timely fashion
About us
Our Womens & Children's Division
The Gynaecology Directorate is part of the Trust's Women and Children's Division. The Chief of Service for Women and Children's Services is Dr Simon Pirie, who also holds clinical commitments as a consultant in Neonatology. The Divisional Operations Director is Becky Hughes and the Divisional Nursing Director is Karen Pudge.
The Gynaecology service is based at Gloucester Royal Hospital, and provides care for women from Gloucestershire. Operating lists are undertaken at both Cheltenham and Gloucester hospital with outpatient clinics being held in the Women's Centre at Gloucestershire Royal, Cheltenham Generaland surrounding community hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Education and training
To provide conditions for improved training opportunities in line with national and local recommendations and related requirements
To participate in the undergraduate teaching programme
To assist and participate with the development of postgraduate training for F1s, F2s, SpRs, STs and other staff as appropriate
Where agreed, to act as Educational Supervisor to junior and middle grade medical staff, being responsible for their appraisal and personal development planning.
Audit (As agreed with the Specialty Director)
To promote evidence based practice. To respond appropriately to NICE guidance. To change own and others clinical practice in response to new clinical developments
To undertake and supervise relevant clinical audit topics
To be involved in risk management and quality assurance
To remain up to date and engaged in CME/CPD as per RCOG guidelines
To respond appropriately to complaints and critical incidents
The post holder will be expected to take part in developing clinical audit in accordance with agreed Directorate and Corporate Clinical Governance programmes.
Teaching and Research
The Trust has a strong record in Clinical Research in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The post-holder will be encouraged to be active in ongoing clinical research. The Trust has a well-established framework for clinical governance that incorporates the clinical audit program. In addition to the Trust Clinical Governance Committee, there are now well-established procedures at directorate and departmental level for reviewing and implementing action with regard to clinical governance issues.
The health community of Gloucestershire hosts and supports the development of the academy. Initially led by the University of Bristol Medical School and now involving the University of the West of England Faculty of Health and Social Care, the academy will grow to embrace the ambitions of the NHS, University and other organisations that may be relevant to our countys Trusts and employees. Meanwhile, the academy's purpose is to provide an academic infrastructure for students in medicine, nursing and the allied health professions to pursue their respective higher education curriculum within the clinical setting of the primary and secondary care Trusts in Gloucestershire.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Education and training
To provide conditions for improved training opportunities in line with national and local recommendations and related requirements
To participate in the undergraduate teaching programme
To assist and participate with the development of postgraduate training for F1s, F2s, SpRs, STs and other staff as appropriate
Where agreed, to act as Educational Supervisor to junior and middle grade medical staff, being responsible for their appraisal and personal development planning.
Audit (As agreed with the Specialty Director)
To promote evidence based practice. To respond appropriately to NICE guidance. To change own and others clinical practice in response to new clinical developments
To undertake and supervise relevant clinical audit topics
To be involved in risk management and quality assurance
To remain up to date and engaged in CME/CPD as per RCOG guidelines
To respond appropriately to complaints and critical incidents
The post holder will be expected to take part in developing clinical audit in accordance with agreed Directorate and Corporate Clinical Governance programmes.
Teaching and Research
The Trust has a strong record in Clinical Research in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The post-holder will be encouraged to be active in ongoing clinical research. The Trust has a well-established framework for clinical governance that incorporates the clinical audit program. In addition to the Trust Clinical Governance Committee, there are now well-established procedures at directorate and departmental level for reviewing and implementing action with regard to clinical governance issues.
The health community of Gloucestershire hosts and supports the development of the academy. Initially led by the University of Bristol Medical School and now involving the University of the West of England Faculty of Health and Social Care, the academy will grow to embrace the ambitions of the NHS, University and other organisations that may be relevant to our countys Trusts and employees. Meanwhile, the academy's purpose is to provide an academic infrastructure for students in medicine, nursing and the allied health professions to pursue their respective higher education curriculum within the clinical setting of the primary and secondary care Trusts in Gloucestershire.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- MBBS or equivalent
- MROCG
- ATSM in advanced labour ward practice
Desirable
- Additional degrees, diplomas or postgraduate thesis relevant to specialty
- ATSM in hysteroscopy
- ATSM in benign gynaecological surgery
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in Obstetrics and general gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCT
- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
- Demonstrate ability to work as a member of multidisciplinary team
- Ability to lead emergency gynaecology services in and out of hours
Desirable
- Experience at consultant level
Motivation and Attitude
Essential
- Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships.
- Enthusiasm for teaching and training of the multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to provide a role model and to inspire and develop junior medical and nursing staff.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of the directorate and to balance individual requirements against those of the directorate and the Trust as a whole.
- Evidence of self-motivation and ability to organise own CME and CPD needs.
- To attend outlying hospitals as required and ability to fulfil travelling requirements associated with the post
- Ability to fulfil all the duties of the post, including on call commitments for Obstetrics & emergency gynaecology
Personal Skills
Essential
- Caring attitude to patients
- Honesty and reliability
- Flexibility, able to adapt to changing circumstances
- Ability to work under stress
- Communication skills, written and verbal
- Ability to work in multi-professional team
- Ability to show initiative and enthusiasm
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
Research and Publications
Essential
- Ability to appraise research critically and apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
Desirable
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
- MD or equivalent
Information Technology
Essential
- IT skills: Word processing, excel database, literature searching
Leadership and Management
Essential
- Experience in interpreting national guidance and recommendations and translating this into local practice.
- Evidence of participation in Audit, Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement project
Quality Management
Essential
- Ability to manage risk
- Ability to manage change
- Ability to deal with complaints
- Commitment to CPD / CME
- Ability to take part in and respond to appraisal
Teaching
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical and operative skills
Desirable
- Involvement in teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- MBBS or equivalent
- MROCG
- ATSM in advanced labour ward practice
Desirable
- Additional degrees, diplomas or postgraduate thesis relevant to specialty
- ATSM in hysteroscopy
- ATSM in benign gynaecological surgery
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in Obstetrics and general gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCT
- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
- Demonstrate ability to work as a member of multidisciplinary team
- Ability to lead emergency gynaecology services in and out of hours
Desirable
- Experience at consultant level
Motivation and Attitude
Essential
- Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships.
- Enthusiasm for teaching and training of the multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to provide a role model and to inspire and develop junior medical and nursing staff.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of the directorate and to balance individual requirements against those of the directorate and the Trust as a whole.
- Evidence of self-motivation and ability to organise own CME and CPD needs.
- To attend outlying hospitals as required and ability to fulfil travelling requirements associated with the post
- Ability to fulfil all the duties of the post, including on call commitments for Obstetrics & emergency gynaecology
Personal Skills
Essential
- Caring attitude to patients
- Honesty and reliability
- Flexibility, able to adapt to changing circumstances
- Ability to work under stress
- Communication skills, written and verbal
- Ability to work in multi-professional team
- Ability to show initiative and enthusiasm
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
Research and Publications
Essential
- Ability to appraise research critically and apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
Desirable
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
- MD or equivalent
Information Technology
Essential
- IT skills: Word processing, excel database, literature searching
Leadership and Management
Essential
- Experience in interpreting national guidance and recommendations and translating this into local practice.
- Evidence of participation in Audit, Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement project
Quality Management
Essential
- Ability to manage risk
- Ability to manage change
- Ability to deal with complaints
- Commitment to CPD / CME
- Ability to take part in and respond to appraisal
Teaching
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical and operative skills
Desirable
- Involvement in teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
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).
