Job summary
Applications are invited to apply for Locum Consultant posts in Obstetrics and Ambulatory Gynaecology based at Royal Derby Hospital, with cross site cover. These are a 12 month fixed term posts.
Three posts are available with the following sub-specialty requests:
- Early pregnancy and menopause
- Labour ward
- Urogynaecology
The organisation provides comprehensive services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. Within the Women's and Children's Division these specialist services include Gynaecology, Obstetrics, midwifery led care, paediatrics, neonatology, fetal/maternal medicine, fertility, GUM and HIV services. The community served by the Trust is highly diverse with a complex mix of clinical and cultural needs.
Main duties of the job
A final Job Plan will be agreed with the Clinical Director & reviewed after three months. The number & timing of clinics will vary depending on the special interest of the consultant.
For a full-time contract:
- Direct Clinical Care: 8.5 PA's on average per week
- Supporting Professional Activities: 1.5 PA's on average per week
All full-time appointments commence with a job plan PA allocation of 1.5 SPAs. It is anticipated the activities carried out during SPA time may change therefore the PA split will be reviewed annually in the job planning round. Within the available SPAs, it is recognised that the appointee should devote appropriate time to consolidating their sub specialty interest and developing the service. The needs of the individual will be given due consideration within the job plan to meet these aims.
The expectations are that you will be flexible to be able to work cross all our sites should the need arise.
The main services in obstetrics and gynaecology are delivered at Royal Derby Hospital where in-patient facilities are located. We have updated our older services and developed new services bringing the unit into the 21st century.
The Department offers a comprehensive service which covers general obstetrics and gynaecology including sub-specialised services.
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- A variety of flexible working options
- Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
- On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts about our Trust:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
- We are the 4thbusiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to any specialist interests all consultants will be involved in providing a general clinical service to the Trust.
Provision with consultant colleagues of a service to Derbyshire, Staffordshire and surrounding areas with responsibility for diagnosis & treatment of patients at the hospitals & clinics at which you have duties, this may include clinics in community facilities.
Responsible for the continuing care & treatment of patients in your charge & personal performance of clinical duties as agreed in your job plan, allowing for all proper delegation to & training of your staff.
Provision of an out-of-hours service with consultant colleagues including on-call rota commitments.
Active participation in undergraduate & post graduate education, including training sessions for Foundation Years, Specialty Registrars and medical students.
Provision of cover for your consultant colleagues during reasonable periods of leave including care of patients & supervision of doctors in training.
Responsible for compliance with personal continuing professional development requirements with the support of the Trust. It is mandatory for all Consultants to keep up to date with evidence based practice.
For further details please peruse the Job Description and Personal Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to any specialist interests all consultants will be involved in providing a general clinical service to the Trust.
Provision with consultant colleagues of a service to Derbyshire, Staffordshire and surrounding areas with responsibility for diagnosis & treatment of patients at the hospitals & clinics at which you have duties, this may include clinics in community facilities.
Responsible for the continuing care & treatment of patients in your charge & personal performance of clinical duties as agreed in your job plan, allowing for all proper delegation to & training of your staff.
Provision of an out-of-hours service with consultant colleagues including on-call rota commitments.
Active participation in undergraduate & post graduate education, including training sessions for Foundation Years, Specialty Registrars and medical students.
Provision of cover for your consultant colleagues during reasonable periods of leave including care of patients & supervision of doctors in training.
Responsible for compliance with personal continuing professional development requirements with the support of the Trust. It is mandatory for all Consultants to keep up to date with evidence based practice.
For further details please peruse the Job Description and Personal Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice at time of application
- ATSM in advanced labour ward practice / ATSM or SITM in Acute Gynaecology & Early pregnancy / ATSM or SITM in Menopause care / ATSM or SITM in Urogynaecology
Desirable
- Additional higher medical / scientific degree relevant to the specialty
- Emergency Gynae/Benign Gynae ATSM
- Specialist Registration OR within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview or equivalent via CESR
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical training & experience equivalent to that required for gaining specialist registration
- Training and experience to independently manage gynaecology emergencies during on-call
- Experience of working as a ST7 and above in the NHS
Desirable
Management & Administrative Experience
Essential
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development & the requirements of clinical governance
Desirable
- Attended a management course for consultants
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Experience of & commitment to teaching undergraduates & postgraduates
- Experience of supervising F1, F2, ST trainees
Desirable
- Specific teaching qualification
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to under-graduates
- Attended a recognised teaching training course
Audit/Research Experience
Essential
- Experience of & commitment to clinical audit
Desirable
Communication
Essential
- Experience of formal presentations
- Evidence of ability to work as part of a MDT, sharing administration duties
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice at time of application
- ATSM in advanced labour ward practice / ATSM or SITM in Acute Gynaecology & Early pregnancy / ATSM or SITM in Menopause care / ATSM or SITM in Urogynaecology
Desirable
- Additional higher medical / scientific degree relevant to the specialty
- Emergency Gynae/Benign Gynae ATSM
- Specialist Registration OR within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview or equivalent via CESR
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical training & experience equivalent to that required for gaining specialist registration
- Training and experience to independently manage gynaecology emergencies during on-call
- Experience of working as a ST7 and above in the NHS
Desirable
Management & Administrative Experience
Essential
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development & the requirements of clinical governance
Desirable
- Attended a management course for consultants
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Experience of & commitment to teaching undergraduates & postgraduates
- Experience of supervising F1, F2, ST trainees
Desirable
- Specific teaching qualification
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to under-graduates
- Attended a recognised teaching training course
Audit/Research Experience
Essential
- Experience of & commitment to clinical audit
Desirable
Communication
Essential
- Experience of formal presentations
- Evidence of ability to work as part of a MDT, sharing administration duties
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).
