Job summary
A position for a GMC registered medical practitioner in the Maternity Directorate at the John Radcliffe Hospital has arisen. This post includes general duties in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The duties will include labour ward, antenatal and gynaecology clinics, fetal or maternal medicine clinics, elective theatre lists, obstetrics and gynaecology on call and special interest sessions. In addition, it will involve the care and management of inpatients and outpatients in Maternity and Gynaecology under direct or indirect supervision of consultants.
This is not a formally recognised RCOG training post but, in the recent past, doctors working in this post have attained registration on the GMC specialist register through the CESR route. They have been appointed to consultant posts in the UK. The right candidate may wish to consider this career path.
The post is full time and includes out of hours duties.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced clinician and a keen team worker. He or she will be interested in helping to offer service to pregnant women in line with the OUH Trust values.
Experience in care of pregnant women is essential and a good understanding of the relevant national guidelines covering is desirable. Evidence of having passed MRCOG parts 1, 2 and 3 and at least 4 years working as a specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology are essential.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will be based at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford and Horton General Hospital, Banbury.
This post involves duties in the department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in both units.
We are interested in employing a doctor who has already started to develop skills in either Maternal or Fetal Medicine and wishes to further improve these.
This will include working in the Maternity Assessment Unit, Delivery Suite, antenatal and postnatal wards and antenatal clinics. There may also be sessions in gynaecology outpatients and operating.
There will be the opportunity to undertake ATSMs either in Fetal Medicine or Maternal Medicine and to take part in departmental teaching, including MDT training and developing your specialist interest further. There is allocated audit time included in your weekly sessions.
About us
This post works within both Maternity and Gynaecology
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology provides maternity and gynaecology services to the Oxford region and is responsible for over 7000 deliveries per year. It is also a tertiary referral centre for district general hospitals in Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Northamptonshire. This is an approved training centre for subspecialties in Maternal and Fetal Medicine, Urogynaecology and Reproductive Medicine. It has close links to the Nuffield Department of Women's and Reproductive Health, University of Oxford.
The Delivery Suite is staffed at all times by three tiers of specialist trainees: ST1-2 (or GP trainee or Foundation doctor), ST3-5 and ST6-7. During 08:00 -21:30 the senior tier (ST6-7) is supported by a Consultant Obstetrician working alongside them in the Delivery Suite. Neonatologists, obstetric anaesthetists, junior and middle grade obstetricians are always available.
There is a large Tertiary Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The Unit works closely with the High-Risk Pregnancy Service
Job description
Job responsibilities
A position for a GMC registered medical practitioner in the Maternity Directorate at the John Radcliffe Hospital has arisen. This post includes general duties in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The duties will include labour ward, antenatal and gynaecology clinics, fetal or maternal medicine clinics, elective theatre lists, obstetrics and gynaecology on call and special interest sessions. In addition, it will involve the care and management of inpatients and outpatients in Maternity and Gynaecology under direct or indirect supervision of consultants.
This is not a formally recognised RCOG training post but, in the recent past, doctors working in this post have attained registration on the GMC specialist register through the CESR route. They have been appointed to consultant posts in the UK. The right candidate may wish to consider this career path.
The post is full time and includes out of hours duties.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced clinician and a keen team worker. He or she will be interested in helping to offer service to pregnant women in line with the OUH Trust values.
Experience in care of pregnant women is essential and a good understanding of the relevant national guidelines covering is desirable. Evidence of having passed MRCOG parts 1, 2 and 3 and at least 4 years working as a specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology are essential.
This post involves duties in the department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in both units.
We are interested in employing a doctor who has already started to develop skills in either Maternal or Fetal Medicine and wishes to further improve these.
This will include working in the Maternity Assessment Unit, Delivery Suite, antenatal and postnatal wards and antenatal clinics. There may also be sessions in gynaecology outpatients and operating.
There will be the opportunity to undertake ATSMs either in Fetal Medicine or Maternal Medicine and to take part in departmental teaching, including MDT training and developing your specialist interest further. There is allocated audit time included in your weekly sessions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A position for a GMC registered medical practitioner in the Maternity Directorate at the John Radcliffe Hospital has arisen. This post includes general duties in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The duties will include labour ward, antenatal and gynaecology clinics, fetal or maternal medicine clinics, elective theatre lists, obstetrics and gynaecology on call and special interest sessions. In addition, it will involve the care and management of inpatients and outpatients in Maternity and Gynaecology under direct or indirect supervision of consultants.
This is not a formally recognised RCOG training post but, in the recent past, doctors working in this post have attained registration on the GMC specialist register through the CESR route. They have been appointed to consultant posts in the UK. The right candidate may wish to consider this career path.
The post is full time and includes out of hours duties.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced clinician and a keen team worker. He or she will be interested in helping to offer service to pregnant women in line with the OUH Trust values.
Experience in care of pregnant women is essential and a good understanding of the relevant national guidelines covering is desirable. Evidence of having passed MRCOG parts 1, 2 and 3 and at least 4 years working as a specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology are essential.
This post involves duties in the department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in both units.
We are interested in employing a doctor who has already started to develop skills in either Maternal or Fetal Medicine and wishes to further improve these.
This will include working in the Maternity Assessment Unit, Delivery Suite, antenatal and postnatal wards and antenatal clinics. There may also be sessions in gynaecology outpatients and operating.
There will be the opportunity to undertake ATSMs either in Fetal Medicine or Maternal Medicine and to take part in departmental teaching, including MDT training and developing your specialist interest further. There is allocated audit time included in your weekly sessions.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCOG or appropriate specialist registration
- MBBS / MBChB
- Primary medical qualification
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent at least 4 years at specialist level
- Evidence of a developing special interest in maternal or fetal medicine
Teaching, Training and Reseach
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior staff
- Experience of contributions to teaching and training for O&G trainees
Desirable
- Peer reviewed publications
Organisational and Management Experience
Essential
- Effective administrative and time management skills.
- Evidence of leadership of service improvement within an acute service
- Evidence of having implemented change within the clinical setting
Professional Extra Skills
Essential
- Evidence of significant contribution to successful teamwork
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good written English
- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and midwives
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good organizational and management skills
- Supportive and tolerant
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Caring attitude to patients
- Alignment with the OUH Trust Values
- Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development
- Willingness to work flexibly across different sites within the Trust
- Willingness to work on the on call rota
Clinical experience and effectiveness
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent at least 4 years at specialist level
- Evidence of a developing special interest in maternal or fetal medicine
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCOG or appropriate specialist registration
- MBBS / MBChB
- Primary medical qualification
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent at least 4 years at specialist level
- Evidence of a developing special interest in maternal or fetal medicine
Teaching, Training and Reseach
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior staff
- Experience of contributions to teaching and training for O&G trainees
Desirable
- Peer reviewed publications
Organisational and Management Experience
Essential
- Effective administrative and time management skills.
- Evidence of leadership of service improvement within an acute service
- Evidence of having implemented change within the clinical setting
Professional Extra Skills
Essential
- Evidence of significant contribution to successful teamwork
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good written English
- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and midwives
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good organizational and management skills
- Supportive and tolerant
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Caring attitude to patients
- Alignment with the OUH Trust Values
- Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development
- Willingness to work flexibly across different sites within the Trust
- Willingness to work on the on call rota
Clinical experience and effectiveness
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent at least 4 years at specialist level
- Evidence of a developing special interest in maternal or fetal 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).
